The Clearwater School is a true testament to the values of diversity, inclusion, and community…read more Within a year of being there, my 8-year-old son (then six), who had never before felt comfortable in social groups outside his family, began calling this place his second home. He was given the time and space to build relationships with staff and other students at his own pace, always supported but never rushed. Children at Clearwater learn what they are interested in, developing one of the most valuable lifelong skills--how to learn. Through observation and thoughtful discussions with students, staff, and family, my son has deepened his understanding of people, the world around him, and, most importantly, himself. In his two years at Clearwater, he has learned to navigate conflicts through the Justice Committee, advocate for his needs through the democratic process, and appreciate the significance of friendship, culture, and responsibility within a community. And along the way, he has also learned to read, perform arithmetic, estimate probability and statistics, and explore physics through hands-on construction. He loves drawing, music, and the logic of computer programming--all interests that have flourished in an environment where curiosity is nurtured. I am incredibly grateful for the existence of this school and the role it plays in my son's life--and in our family's life.

Our kids have been at Clearwater for the past six years. We love that they are empowered to be…read moretheir authentic selves, have time to pursue their interests, learn to advocate for themselves and what is right AND get to be on a beautiful, large campus that they are working together to restore. The mixed ages were a concern for us at first, but our experience has been that it creates a beautiful caring community that accommodates different ages and abilities. We love the staff (most have been there for over 5 years) and our kids are thriving!

As a K-12 alumni, I think it's a true testament to this school that I am now a teacher here! Not…read moreonly that, but my children are going here as well. While we are at the Mill Creek Campus, the ethics and principles are the same. We have always get welcomed and loved here. My teachers at cedar park are the reason why I wanted to be a teacher! Excited for the new middle school building and the growth that's happening rig every day!

Do not recommend this school. Very few teachers seem to actually like their job here. This school…read morewas good until they changed superintendents, and the elementary principal left. Then Covid happened and they were flooded with kids. Classes are too big. If you have a child with any kind of learning disability or anything this is not a good school at all. They barely make accommodations and don't have IEP and 504 programs to help. One year my child's teacher yelled at the class all the time. Kids with parents on campus get special treatment, and this school is very inconsistent with discipline. There are also drugs on campus.

I've been going to this school for 4 years now and it is just amazing! I hope that more people…read morethink the same way.

HCA teaches children with a Christ-first mentality. The staff believes in our children and treats…read morethem with the utmost respect, compassion and tenderness. My son has grown immensely in his three years and my daughter has come out of her shell in her first two. I cannot thank the staff enough for investing in my children; they have gone above and beyond any expectations and have treated my family like their own. We wanted our children to know and love Jesus while getting a first class education: HCA does exactly that.

Evergreen is an excellent school, my daughter has learned so much here. They provide wonderful…read moreenrichment programs and the teachers are very talented. My daughter was on a 504 plan and it was very well executed and handled.

Evergreen Academy Montessori has been such a gift for our family. From the start, we felt welcomed…read moreinto a warm, thoughtful environment where children are encouraged to be confident, independent, and kind. My son's teacher, Leslie West, has been truly extraordinary. She listens to the kids with real interest, respects them as individuals, and creates a classroom culture that is both joyful and caring. With her guidance, my son has grown in so many ways; he takes pride in caring for himself, loves to help others, and feels capable of learning and doing things on his own. The school clearly values educators who nurture the whole child, and that shines through in everything they do. We're so grateful for Evergreen Academy and can't recommend it highly enough.

My 3 boys have all been to BC, ER, Timbercrest MS, and the last 2 are at Woodinville high. My…read morefirst was not "helped with his HS classes but Now my other 2 have very much been helped I think due to me saying in IEP meetings what classes they should be getting as My 1st kid was not granted the privilege of Taking any Foreign language or classes they desired for electives and he got stuck having 3 library helper classes his Senior year as they must of not cared to challenge him in any way. however the other two are being challenged and the teachers are keeping me informed weekly on their progress. I make my voice heard at their IEP meetings and feel the boys themselves are being listened to. #2 child has an interest in Computer Science so as a request he was put into AP computer science. He also got put into a foreign language his Sophomore year as I told them his brother was denied a foreign language so #2 better get into one as He wants to go to a 4 year collage and he needs 2 years of one. The district has gotten better in the last few years.

This review is for the district- as a whole- and my overall experience in 20+ years of dealings…read morewith the District. This address is HQ of the Admin Offices. More specifically, for my dealings with the District for IEP (individualized education plan) and other service needs for my oldest son (who has a learning disability). The Northshore School District is hands down far superior to the Everett School District in the regard of implementing an IEP for an elementary school student. That is, unfortunately, where their 'win' ends and their "FAIL" begins. Getting the recommendations of both outside UW Dr.'s and the Districts own staff actually implemented into reality is the most difficult experience you may ever face. You know the saying, "but it looks so good on paper"? That seems to be their motto. As long as, on paper, they appear to be following state regulations, district policy and doing everything possible to meet the child's needs--they don't care beyond that. I don't mean to be harsh in that regard, but I mean, they REALLY don't care. In the 8+ years of dealing with the District, various schools, and various staff on behalf of my son, I believe it to be a systemic leadership, policy and education of staff issue with the District that we had such problems. Paperwork was routinely lost. Annual meetings were always late. Recommendations were never followed through on. Accommodations were faked or not given. Calls, emails, letters would go unreturned for weeks. When we could talk to people, it was always "I'll look into it and call you back". I have been waiting, even now, for a response from the District at the Administrative/Director level since early October. I've gotten a lot of apologies when I follow up, but never answers or assistance. What turned me 'against' the District- if you wish to put it that way- my son's IEP was written, and utilized, more like a "behavioral plan" and a disciplinary tool than anything else. Even when doing so violated District disciplinary policy or the state regulations. (A 'normal' child would get a warning first time, my son would get immediately suspended without notice. He once spent over 3 hours alone on the sidewalk down the street from school because they wouldn't let him use the phone and didn't call to alert us he'd been suspended "on the spot") The older he got, the worse it did as well. Little changed. Pages and pages of "He will not, He can not" for a child with almost zero behavior issues, and most of which were directly tied to his learning disability and have corrected themselves as he's aged and matured, yet they remain in his IEP. (and also could have with the most basic cognitive therapy and such in his IEP) The most frustrating part about that, is that he began to give up and just not care about school. My son's needs, the actual accommodations he required, are not difficult, expensive or altogether outside the normal classroom experience. I offered to purchase them or provide them myself, as well, and was repeatedly not allowed to do so. I shudder to think what a more severely disabled child and their parents must have to go through or 'put up with' to see to their child's education. There are many fantastic schools, and many fantastic teachers within this school District. Through the years, between me, my brother and my kids (even my oldest with all our struggles) have had some amazing experiences with truly caring and talented individuals. My other children are now outside this District, and my oldest has chosen to finish High School in this District without an adequate IEP since it is his last year of HS, but I cannot recommend the Northshore School District, overall, for anyone considering a move here *IF* your child needs an IEP. Should you (a) not know whether your child might need or benefit from an IEP, or (b) have advocates and lawyers already working with your family in this regard for your child--then I believe you may have a chance at a good experience with this District.

Our daughter has been at St. Brendan for 4 years now and we enrolled our son last fall for full-day…read morepreschool. We've had an amazing experience and love the teachers, staff and community. I am incredibly grateful for the positive experience we've had with all of our kids' teachers. The school does an excellent job of integrating strong academic standards with faith based values, and I love that my kids have gained a religious foundation by attending Mass and praying regularly. The school hosts a variety of events throughout the year that bring families together and strengthen the community. From trunk-or-treat to the annual Craft Fair, to the Bite of St. Brendan and the family dance, there is always something that encourages connection and involvement. All the activities and events create lasting memories for the students and truly reflect the welcoming spirit of the school. I strongly recommend St. Brendan to any family looking for an environment where their child can thrive academically, spiritually, and socially.

We love everything about St. Brendan. We are very impressed with the teachers, especially because…read moreeven though they are young, their dedication and the individual support they give our kids is amazing. They know everything about our children and are always looking for ways to help them learn and grow. The community is truly wonderful!