Kent County Public Schools Back to School Fair

Embark on a Unique Learning Voyage

Maritime High School has been making waves. Learn what makes this new school a unique adventure, see the inaugural class in its floating classroom, and find out how incoming students can be part of the story.

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Secondary Students have Options

Our Promise is that every student is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. One way we do that is by offering schools that match student needs and interests. Learn about our six schools of choice for students in 6th through 12th grade.

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Weather Schedule Changes

If inclement weather prevents us from safely transporting students to school, we will close schools as we have in the past. We will not switch to remote learning on snow days. This plan ensures that all students have equitable access to instruction.

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High Expectations

After 18 months of distance and hybrid instruction, you may be concerned about whether your student can master this year's grade level. Regardless of the strengths and needs each student brings to class, we believe they can all meet high expectations. Our teachers support them every step of the way.

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When to Stay Home

Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has updated its guidance on when students need to stay home and when they can return to school. The new guidance distinguishes between likely COVID symptoms and symptoms that are more likely to be due to garden-variety illness.

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COVID Testing Consent Form

One way to keep our schools safe and open is to offer free COVID-19 tests to students, staff and household members. To make it easier and faster to get a COVID test, we have a new consent form that can be used for the entire school year. We encourage you to complete the form now, so if and when you decide to get a test, you are ready.

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Free Tutoring, 24/7

Middle and high school students have access to free live tutoring 24/7 in all academic subjects through Paper tutoring. Connect with tutors online through live chat and get help with homework questions or feedback on a written assignment.

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Complete Online Verification

All families are required annually to complete online verification. Verifying your information ensures we have an updated home address, phone number, emergency contact and health information on file. All of these items help schools to keep students safe while at school.

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Upcoming Events

Latest News

Dec 16 2021

The Highline Schools Foundation awarded close to $69,000 in Excel and Impact grants this year. Foundation representatives made the rounds surprising and delighting staff with oversized checks.

Dec 16 2021

Winter break is December 20-31. All schools will be closed. During the break, please follow COVID safety guidelines so you can return to school healthy on January 3.

Dec 14 2021

Input gleaned from surveys, focus groups and individual interviews has been compiled into a Leadership Profile Report that will guide the selection of Highline's next superintendent. Hundreds of students, staff, families and community members contributed to the profile.

Dec 14 2021

Our students aren't just dipping their toes into the maritime industry, they're diving in. Since the first day of school on September 2, Maritime High School's inaugural class of 37 students has quickly gotten to work in boats and on the shores of the Puget Sound

Dec 14 2021

Our Promise is to know every student name, strength and need so they graduate prepared for the future they choose. One way we do that is by offering schools that match student needs and interests. To support students in preparing for their future, we give secondary students the opportunity to attend their neighborhood school or apply to one of our schools of choice

Dec 13 2021

Any family with a 4th grade student of color is invited to apply. Families must attend an information meeting to receive an application.

Dec 13 2021

Explore your schools of choice for middle and high school. Attend an upcoming information session to learn more about schools and programs. Applications for schools of choice open January 3 and close January 31.

Dec 13 2021

Starting Monday, December 20 through Friday, December 31, students are on winter break and schools will be closed. School resumes at the normal time on Monday, January 3.

Dec 9 2021

Students have a lot of options when it comes to secondary schools. We encourage students and families to find the best fit. The application window for secondary schools of choice is January 3 - 31, 2021. Applications close at 11:00 p.m.

Dec 8 2021

Staff from Bassetti Architects returned to their work on the schematic design of a new Evergreen High School. They met again with members of the Evergreen High School design review committee on December 2. Find out what is next in the design process and when the next school bond — to pay for construction— is expected to go before voters.

Our Promise

Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.

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Our Goals

School Culture

Our schools are welcoming and safe places where students and staff are respected and supported to succeed

Growth & Mastery

Students will make a minimum of one year of growth annually, meeting or exceeding standards in all grade levels.

Digital & Media Literacy

Students will graduate with the problem solving and critical thinking skills necessary to live and work responsibly in a digital world.

Bilingual & Biliterate

Students will graduate bilingual and biliterate.

High School Graduation

Students will graduate from high school prepared for the future they choose.

Highline

17,713

STUDENTS

17,713

STUDENTS

Our students represent many diverse and culturally-rich backgrounds. Our diversity is an asset. Our students learn from one another and graduate prepared to live and work in an increasingly multicultural world.

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LANGUAGES SPOKEN

Our top 8 languages are:

1. English
2. Spanish
3. Vietnamese
4. Somali
5. Amharic
6. Punjabi
7. Arabic
8. Khmer

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1,172

CLASSROOM TEACHERS

1,172

CLASSROOM TEACHERS

The single most important driver of student achievement is an excellent teacher in the classroom. Highline is in the top 12 out of 295 Washington districts in the number of National Board Certified Teachers.

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SCHOOLS

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schools

Highline has 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 comprehensive high schools serving neighborhoods in Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and White Center. Families may also want to explore our 6 choice schools or multiple alternative education options.

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21 POINTS

RISING GRADUATION RATE

21 POINT RISE

IN GRADUATION RATE

Highline's graduation rate has been on a steady rise for the past 7 years. The on-time graduation rate for the Class of 2020 was 83.8%. That's an increase of 21 point rise since 2013.

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Kent County Public Schools Back to School Fair

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