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Lake Washington School District is a remarkable community for learning. This high-performing public school district serves about 24,000 students and their families. The district’s geographic reach covers 75 square miles on the east side of the Seattle metropolitan area, specifically in Redmond, Kirkland and Sammamish, Washington. Residents in these cities share a commitment to learning that is reflected in their support for the district. Parent support and involvement, a key element for student success, is common.

The district’s academic program is designed to be seamless from K through 12. Teacher collaboration and a consistent curriculum mean that students move from grade to grade and school to school without disruptions to their learning. The district is divided into four learning communities. Each one includes the elementary schools and junior high schools that feed into one comprehensive high school. Collaboration within the learning community ensures that teachers know what children will learn in what grades.

A comprehensive professional development program keeps teachers learning throughout their careers. It starts with an award-winning New Teacher Support Program. This program ensures all new teachers have the professional support and knowledge to do well in their first two years in the profession. A comprehensive professional development program ensures that teachers keep learning throughout their career, constantly updating their knowledge.

All this support ensures that students receive a quality education. Teachers assess each child relative to specific standards. Students are expected not only to learn but to demonstrate that learning. This standards-based approach culminates in a series of graduation requirements in high school that ensure a student graduates “prepared to lead a rewarding, responsible life as a contributing member of our community and greater society.”