About Us
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OVERVIEW
Students enrolled in Port Gardner K-12 are public school students enrolled in an alternative public school program. Port Gardner K-12 operates as an alternative school under WAC 392-121-182.
- We offer an educational option with some classes taught by parents/guardians in the home and some classes taught onsite at PGS.
- Our certificated teachers work as partners with home educators by creating individual student learning plans.
- We provide curriculum and training to support successful instruction at home, and offer onsite classes in core academic subjects and electives.
- Our onsite classes each meet once or twice per week, allowing time for schooling at home the rest of the week. High School level classes are credit-bearing and may be used towards earning a diploma through Everett Public Schools.
- Port Gardner students can participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports and clubs at their neighborhood school. We also have a thriving school community with an active PTSA, seasonal events, special speakers, and field trips.
OUR MISSION
Port Gardner School is a parent partnership choice program. We partner with parent educators by offering onsite classes taught by certificated teachers, and providing information, guidance and resources to support home based education.
CONTACT INFORMATION
425-385-5150
425-385-5102 (Fax)
3516 Rucker Ave Everett, WA 98201
OUR PROGRAM
Our Model:
- Port Gardner K-12 School is a Choice Program for Kindergarten through 12th grade students who reside within the Everett School District.
- PGS students are Everett Public School (EPS) students meeting the same standards as traditional schools.
- Each student is assigned an EPS certificated teacher as an advisor and together with the parent-educator an individualized learning plan is developed.
- Students are taught part-time at home by a qualified parent-educator and part-time on the PGS campus by certificated teachers.
- PGS students participate in district and state assessments.
Enrollment Timelines:
- We enroll at the beginning of each semester.
- Fall enrollment paperwork is accepted as early as April.
- Second Semester paperwork is accepted as early as October.
- Enrollment paperwork must be in place at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the school year or semester.
Facilities:
- Port Gardner K-12 School is located at 3516 Rucker Ave on the same campus as High School Online Options and Sequoia High School.
- A full-sized gymnasium is available for use.
- We offer science classes for our upper elementary students at the Lively Environmental Center.
Requirements:
- Weekly contact with your student's onsite certificated teacher(s), which is typically done by attending class.
- Monthly student progress submitted on time to your SLP advisor.
- For new families only: Attend all mandatory training classes.
Services:
- We are a designated location for registering the Declaration of Intent (DOI) for those who choose instead, to independently homeschool.
- We provide guidance and support for enrolled students towards Everett Public Schools diploma and graduation, including graduation ceremonies.
Support:
- Recommended curriculum materials and teacher's guides for all subject areas are available to use.
- Workspace is available for parents and students, a toddler room for young children and a fully-functioning kitchen.
SCHOOL HOURS:
- Regular Hours: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Fridays: 8 a.m. - Noon
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Hours for On-site Class Choices:
Morning Classes (M-F) 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Elem. / 11:30 a.m. MS/HS
Afternoon Classes (M-Th) 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Elem. / 2:30 p.m. MS/HS
*PGS/SHS PTSA Member Website - see the latest updates in newsletters.