Middle Schools

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Middle School Websites

LWSD has eight neighborhood middle schools. In addition, six choice middle schools provide optional schooling alternatives to serve specific needs and interests.

Emerson K-12

10903 NE 53rd Street, Kirkland 98033
Grades K-12

Contact school for more information.

Maximum 350 students, grades K-12
Partner with families who instruct their children at home
Smaller class sizes
Enrichment and core classes
Full access to Running Start and WANIC skills programs for 11th & 12th graders
Fully accredited
Option for LWSD diploma
Personalized learning plans are provided for each student
Instruction provided using LWSD curriculum & state standards

Environmental & Adventure School

8040 NE 132nd Street, Kirkland 98034
Grades 6-8

Maximum 140 students, grades 6-8
Rigorous and challenging curriculum organized around district and state standards
Language arts, social studies, science, and art curriculum integrated around yearly themes
Multi-grade classes in all subject areas
Adventure education (school excursions) and community stewardship projects connected with academic learning, personal challenge and teamwork
Extensive parent volunteer involvement
See school website for more information

Evergreen Middle School

6900 - 208th Avenue NE, Redmond 98053
Grades 6-8

650 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
Exceptionally collaborative staff who design and implement challenging learning, resulting in high student achievement and strong critical thinking skills
High impact intervention programs through classrooms, homeroom, WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) leaders, student leadership, and a wide array of activities resulting in a positive student-centered environment
Strong emphasis on communication with students and parents, including the use of weekly email newsletters
Wide selection of engaging and diverse elective classes including visual and performing arts, student leadership, and career and technical options

Finn Hill Middle School

8040 NE 132nd Street, Kirkland 98034
Grades 6-8

678 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
Math acceleration available in seventh and eighth grade
Sixth grade elective queue, which introduce students to four electives (life skills, computer literacy, art, and organization)
Electives include state-of-the-art foods and nutrition program, photography, leadership, and the art of glass.
Strong emphasis on personalization during Falcon Time. Twice weekly College Prep program allows student access to reteaching of skills as well as enrichment during the school day.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Elective and School Wide program. Emphasis on challenge, closing the achievement gap, college readiness, and personal success.

Inglewood Middle School

24120 NE 8th Street, Sammamish 98074
Grades 6-8

1,289 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
Strong emphasis on personalization through teacher teaming
The number of teachers students work with during their sixth grade year is limited to reduce student stress
Students are nurtured and taught to lead within their community
Rigorous academic program in all curriculum areas, including electives
Honors distinction available for all students who choose to opt-in
Core philosophy: depth of study over breadth of study
Professional Learning Communities form our philosophical foundations of our work to improve the student experience at Inglewood.

International Community School

11133 NE 65th Street, Kirkland 98033
Grades 6-12

Maximum 440 students, grades 6-12
Focus on classical education with global applications in business, law, social sciences and science
Highly integrated core content areas of international studies, humanities and art
Four years of Spanish required
All high school courses are offered at the Honors or AP level
99% of ICS graduates attend a four-year college
Majority of graduates earn scholarships

Kamiakin Middle School

14111 - 132nd Avenue NE, Kirkland 98034
Grades 6-8

604 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
Students representing 70+ countries worldwide
Academic opportunities for a diverse community. Sixth grade students “teamed” with two teachers (Language Arts/Social Studies, Math/Science)
Challenging core classes
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program for seventh and eighth graders
Achievement guides for all students
Personalization for students through Cougar Time

Kirkland Middle School

430 - 18th Avenue, Kirkland 98033
Grades 6-8

619 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
Challenging academic program in all curriculum areas, including electives
Integrated Honors option offered in English Language Arts/Social Studies block program at all grade levels. Math and science blocked in sixth grade.
Math acceleration available in seventh grade
Small school with strong emphasis on personalization within our Panther Pride, Peer Mentoring, and Safe School Ambassadors programs
Electives include: World Language, Art, Pottery, Technology, Leadership, Multi-Media, Game Design, Robotics, Drama, Debate, Guitar, Band, Orchestra, Choir, Team Sports
Transition program for those with unique needs

Northstar Middle School

10903 NE 53rd Street, Kirkland 98033
Grades 6-8

Maximum 90 students, grades 6-8
Challenging academic program with high-level expectations for all students
Theme-based classes, focus on humanities and sciences
Emphasis on academic excellence and service to the community
Organized like a college curriculum – 7th and 8th grade students choose courses each semester, 6th grade students take required foundational classes

Redmond Middle School

10055 - 166th Avenue NE, Redmond 98052
Grades 6-8

1,009 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
Strong, positive and diverse student culture through ASB, athletics, music clubs, English Language Learner (ELL) and special education programs
Student leadership and input is valued and promoted
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Program for seventh and eighth graders
Diverse academic offerings with a wide array of student academic support services
Personalization for all students through our PACE (homeroom period), as well as a variety of clubs, sports and other activities.

Renaissance School of Art & Reasoning

400 - 228th Ave NE, Sammamish 98074
Grades 6-8

Maximum 96 students in grades 6-8 develop in an environment of academic rigor, using multiple approaches and perspectives
Focus on integrating the visual and performing arts with a challenging science and mathematics curriculum
Students are known and nurtured as important individuals who have an active concern for their community and society
Strong parent involvement and volunteerism
Numerous after-school enrichment programs
RSAR is a member of the National Thespian Society and National Junior Honor Society

Rose Hill Middle School

13505 NE 75th Street, Redmond 98052
Grades 6-8

1,028 students, grades 6-8 (October 2019)
Rigorous academic curriculum offered at all grade levels.
Highly personalized environment for all students, including a grade-level team approach to help students needing additional strategies to meet their academic and social goals.
Integrated curriculum taught via blocked core classes.
Technology-rich curriculum both in core and elective offerings (including specialized courses such as Digital Media and Gateway to Technology).
We offer a balance of fine arts programming in both performing and visual arts that nurtures and challenges artistic growth of our students.

Sammamish River Valley Online School

Office: 22845 NE Cedar Park Crescent, Redmond, WA 98053
Grades 6-12

Grades 6-12
Choice school, not lottery-based
100% online
Courses taught by LWSD certified teachers
Full access to Running Start and WANIC for 11th & 12th graders
Highly asynchronous schedule – learn on your time, at your pace
Personal learning plans for each student
Small, highly-communicative staff to support every student

Stella Schola

13505 NE 75th Street, Redmond 98052
Grades 6-8

Maximum 90 students, grades 6-8
Challenging academics based on historical themes and integrated with classic literature
Students remain with the same teacher all day, providing strong support and a personalized learning environment
Hands-on learning activities, projects, and field experiences
Two years of required Latin taken by all students in grades 7 and 8
One-to-one student mentoring at sixth grade
Honors distinction available for students who choose to opt-in in grades 7 and 8
Elective options including band, orchestra and fitness