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Puget Sound Community School

660 S Dearborn St, Seattle, WA, 98134 -

School Notes Overview:

The central educational purpose of PSCS is to help students learn to use their minds well while becoming thoughtful, sincere, and respectful global citizens. We believe the best way to do this is to provide our students a collaborative educational community that respects and honors their individuality, challenges them to step outside their comfort zones, and encourages them to pursue those things that bring them joy. So honored, our students discover and learn to use their natural gifts. They develop a deep sense of self by creating meaningful expressions of their passions in the world. This humanistic approach allows students to experience personal success and fulfillment now, and in the future as capable engaged adults. We invite the participation of all people regardless of race, gender, ability, or sexual orientation. ...

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School Overview:

	Puget Sound Community School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 6 - 12
Year Founded	1994
County	King County, WA
Student Body
Total Students	33 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(WA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	25%	27%
Students by Grade
	Grade 6 - 5 students
	Grade 7 - 2 students
	Grade 8 - 2 students
	Grade 9 - 6 students
	Grade 10 - 5 students
	Grade 11 - 5 students
	Grade 12 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	5 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	40%
Average Class Size	6
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code	Casual (No dress code)
	This School	(WA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Feb. 27 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$13,250
% on Financial Aid	25%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$5,500
Acceptance Rate	75%
Head of School	Andrew Smallman
Admissions Director	Andrew Smallman

School Notes:

PSCS was founded on the principle that learning is best fostered by self-motivation, self-regulation, and self-reflection. We believe that people become empowered by being free to pursue the knowledge they want to possess, by learning how to ask significant questions, and by structuring their time and activities as they best see fit. In this way, PSCS promotes the development of critical and creative thinking in students and helps them strengthen their sense of authority over what they study. The central educational purpose of PSCS, and the basis of our curriculum, is to help students learn to use their minds well while becoming thoughtful, sincere, and respectful global citizens. Students work each year with an advisor to identify their short and long-term goals, and to plan for what they want to accomplish and how. Classes and activities are offered in response to direct student requests, or because a staff member or community volunteer has identified a significant topic they want to share. Students also participate in regular community service projects and field trips, and most complete multiple independent study projects during their time at PSCS. All of the traditional academic subjects are covered through this approach, which also helps students learn to understand and work with their own internal rhythm, pace, and speed. At PSCS, we believe the best way for young people to develop 21st century skills is to be immersed in a collaborative educational community that respects and honors their individuality, challenges them to step outside their comfort zones, and encourages them to pursue those things that bring them joy. So honored, our students discover and learn to use their natural gifts. They develop a deep sense of self by creating meaningful expressions of their passions in the world. This humanistic approach allows students to experience personal success and fulfillment now, and in the future as capable engaged adults.
Profile last updated: 02/05/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (98134)	School Zip (98134)	(WA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	636 people	5,855,424 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	21%	29%
Population Average Age	51 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	1.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$27,083	$49,081
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	69 years old	38 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	0% / 100%	62% / 38%