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"EW's instructors did more than teach my children academics and organizational skills. They also taught them to demonstrate respect for fellow students and teachers, and the meaning of intergrity."
EW Alum Parent
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ADMISSIONS
At Explorer West we recognize that choosing the best school for your child is important to you.
Explorer West Middle School is the only independent middle school in West Seattle. We offer a small and intimate learning experience to students in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades specifically responsive to the unique needs of middle school-aged children. While we strongly emphasize our academic programs in science, history, mathematics, English, and Latin, we recognize that middle school students need a variety of venues in which to thrive and succeed beyond the classroom. In addition to our core academic classes, students take classes in world music, music performance, art, physical education, drama, and outdoor education.
Interested students and families should visit our school. An Open House or tour offers students and their families the opportunity to meet faculty or to observe our community in action. Our intimate setting builds positive relationships between teachers and students, enabling students to learn exclusive of the many distractions common in larger school environments. Middle school is an important time to solidify study habits, enhance social skills and confidence, while opening students' minds to new ideas and experiences. We realize that meeting independent school costs present a challenge for some families. Therefore, Explorer West is committed to providing generous, need-based financial assistance to many of our families.
Click on the Financial Assistance link to the right.
Tours
For those families who would like to experience Explorer West during classroom time or who may have missed the opportunity to visit us during an open house, we offer tours from 9:30am to 11:00am. Prospective 6th - 8th grade families may sign up to take a tour by calling 206.935.0495.
Student Visits
Once an application has been submitted applicants will be invited to spend a day at Explorer West. This will be their opportunity to attend classes, meet with a staff member, and take an admissions test (we do not require the ISEE for admissions.)
Important Dates to
Remember:
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March 22nd, 2008 |
Admission Contracts and Financial aid awards sent home |
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April 4th, 2008 |
2008-2009 Contracts and Deposits are due
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Have
questions? Please feel free to contact the Admissions
and Financial Aid office by email
or telephone 206.935.0495.
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Application Deadline for Early Consideration:
Thursday, January 17th, 2008
Financial Aid Deadline:
Friday, February 8th, 2008
EMAIL ADMISSIONS
Please email Debbie Ehri, Director of Financial Aid if you have any questions.
Download 2008-2009 Admissions Application Packet
If you are unable to print the application packet online,
please email Admission Director Claudia Rose at
claudiar@explorerwest.org
or call us at 206.935.0495
6th Grade - $12,100
7th Grade - $13,100
8th Grade - $14,200
The Board has also approved the continuation of the family discount
of
$1,000 per student concurrently enrolled at Explorer West.
The Explorer West Middle School Student
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