Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest.
Preparatory schools can provide students who are planning to attend college with the structure and quality education they need to succeed in college. These types of private schools often have smaller class sizes and more opportunities than a traditional public school can offer. Seattle is home to several preparatory schools.
Seattle Preparatory School
Seattle Preparatory School is a private Catholic school that has a commitment to diversity, academic excellence and leadership. High school students follow a four-year curriculum with classes in English, science, mathematics, International languages, health and artistic development. Classes begin every day at 7:40 a.m. and dismiss at 2:40 p.m. School athletics include football, basketball, tennis, soccer, volleyball, softball, track and cross country. Student clubs are available, including dance, choir, newspaper, yearbook and drama. Tuition, as of the 2011 school year, is $13,950 plus a $500 registration fee. Supplies and books must be purchased as well, at an average cost of $200 to $500 per year for each student. Tuition assistance may be available, based on parent's income.
University Prep
University Prep is an independent coeducational college preparatory school for students grades six to 12. School years are divided into two semesters and students are expected to take at least five classes per semester. Classes include English, fine arts, language training, math and global programs; school begins Monday through Friday starting at 8:00 a.m. and dismisses at 2:50 p.m. Athletics include basketball, volleyball, softball and baseball. Tuition is $25,410 for upper school and $24,130 for middle school, as of 2011. An additional incidental fee of $825 has to be paid per student as well. Other fees include books, lunch and lab fees.
Eastside Preparatory School
Eastside Preparatory School was created in 2002 for students in grades five to 12. Classes include history, physical education, science, foreign language and fine and performing arts. Student athletics include tennis, basketball, track and field and cross country. Clubs are available for students, such as book club, cheer, yearbook, Lego and robotics, math and chess. Two performing arts performances are put on each school year and an all school talent show takes place once throughout the year. Tuition fees start at $23,600 per students in 2011 and there is financial aid available to some students.
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences is an accredited private urban prep school for students in grades six through 12. Students are taught subjects such as foreign language, math, history and English with a 9-to-1 student to teacher ratio. An arts department teaches dance, vocals, theater and instrumental music. Athletics that are offered include bowling, golf, volleyball, basketball and soccer. School trips are taken occasionally to help teach students outdoor skills. Past trips have taken students to Wyoming, Alaska, Himalayas and the North Cascades. As of the 2011 school year, tuition costs were $23,802 for middle school students and $24,990 for high school students. Activity and book fees are additional.
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