Alternative Schooling Opportunities in Issaquah, Washington

Do you live Issaquah, Washington and are looking for alternative schooling for your child? Don't know what your options are? Continue reading to find what is available for you.

Private Schools

1. Cougar Mountain Academy

Cougar Mountain Academy is a school for gifted students, grades kindergarten through fifth. It's been established since 1962. Cougar Mountain offers an individualized curriculum, focusing most on intellectual growth, academic achievement, self-motivation, character development and high expectations. Cougar Mountain has achieved a high academic record, having test scores ranking in the top 5% on a national level.

Cougar Mountains program is year round, compromised of four quarters. The summer quarter is focused on social development while the fall, winter, and spring quarters focus on academics. The summer quarter is free for students registered for the remainder of the school year. Cougar Mountain Academy is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.

For more information go to: http://www.cougarmountainacademy.org/

2. Emerald Heights Academy

Emerald Heights Academy was founded by Catholic educators, their goal to transform society by developing Christ-centered leaders and learners. Emerald Height offers education for grades kindergarten through eighth.

Tuition is $420 monthly, $131 application and testing fees, and a $147 registration fee. A book and material fee is also required.

For more information go to: http://www.emeraldheights.org/apply.html

3. St. Joseph School of Issaquah

St. Joseph offers educations for grades kindergarten through eighth, spanning over three campuses. Preschool - 3rd at St. Joseph Parish in Issaquah, 4th - 8th at St. Joseph School in Snoqualmie, and Preschool at Mary, Queen of Peace in Sammamish.

St Joseph is a fully accredited catholic school founded in 1994. The goal of St Joseph is to be, "devoted to fostering an environment that enhances the spiritual growth of our children within a nurturing, Catholic community. In partnership with parents, we are dedicated to providing a strong academic foundation that recognizes the individual learning style of each child." - (http://www.sjsissaquah.org/about/mission.htm)

Tuition is $6996 yearly for Non-Parishioner students plus $300 deposit covering the registration and application fee.

For more information go to: http://www.sjsissaquah.org/

4. Dartmoor School

Dartmoor offers education for grades first through twelfth. It is accredited by Northwest Association of Accredited Schools, and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Education.

Dartmoor focuses on offering every student the opportunity to learn and do well in an environment where they are honored and respected. Dartmoor School provides a unique educational approach where students are assessed to determine their individual needs. A program is then created to meet those needs.

For more information go to: http://www.dartmoor.org/

5. Washington Virtual Academies

Washington Virtual Academy (WAVA) is a tuition free online public school. WAVA offers education for grades kindergarten through twelfth.

For more information go to: http://www.k12.com/wava/