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Admissions 2010-2011
Registration 2010-2011
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Characteristics of a Successful Student
Swan School enrolls students who are eager to learn, work well with others, and are respectful to staff and fellow students of all ages. Our students welcome academic challenge and are able to focus and work hard. Their creativity and love of learning enhances our vibrant educational environment.
Families and Swan School
Parental involvement in the activities of the school is appreciated, encouraged, and a crucial element in the development of a successful learning experience for the children. From helping kids read in the classroom to performing maintenance and cleaning chores, families regularly give many hours each month to keep Swan School standards high. We maintain a Parent Library in the office of titles parents are welcome to borrow at any time.
Location
Located on a city block in a quiet residential neighborhood of Port Townsend, Washington, that overlooks Kai Tai Lagoon and Port Townsend Bay, Swan School has been an institution in Port Townsend for nearly two decades. The students enjoy a large grassy play yard with an adjacent woods that serves as a natural exploration and environmental discovery area. It is not uncommon to observe many different animals moving in or around the grounds which is also home to a variety of bird families.Hours/Tuition
Preschool runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Kindergarten-6th grade runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuition for 2010-2011:
Preschool 3 days: $335/monthTuition is billed over 10 months
Preschool 4 days: $380/month
Preschool 5 days: $425/month
K-6 student: $650/month
K-6 sibling: $585/month
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Swan School admits students of any race, religion, national, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, or national or ethnic origin in administration of our educational programs, admissions policies, scholarship and financial assistance programs, and other school-administered programs.
Although Swan School strives to provide a learning program to fit the students' needs, we are not equipped with the necessary resources to adequately serve students who may fall into one or more of the following categories:
- Students who display severe behavioral problems.
- Those requiring special education programs.
If you like what you have experienced or seen here at Swan School and would like to have your child continue along a similar educational pathway, check out the Jefferson Community School. JCS serves middle and high school students with a very innovative program that builds nicely on what students have learned here at Swan School. Although not affiliated, Swan School and JCS do maintain an informal relationship with one another. Their web address is: http://jeffersoncommunityschool.blogspot.com/
