Reference Areas:

A "reference area" is a geographic area surrounding an elementary school. Every student has one elementary reference area school based on the student's home address. Students who apply during Open Enrollment (March 2 - 31, 2009) receive assignment priority if they choose their reference area school. (Priorities for special programs may vary.)

The reference areas for the 2009-2010 school year are:

The "reference area" for alternative schools might include a combination of elementary school clusters. Regardless of where they live, students can apply for any alternative/non-traditional school. Students in certain clusters get priority for those schools.

*Please note the following reference area updates for the 2009-2010 school year:

• The Lowell reference area will be the former T.T. Minor reference area.
• The Wing Luke reference area will be the formerVan Asselt reference area.
• The Van Asselt reference area will be the former Wing Luke reference area.
• The Sanislo reference area will merge with the former Cooper reference area in the West Seattle South Cluster.

If you would like more information, please call the Enrollment Center (252-0760) or the Bilingual Family Center (252-7750) to verify your reference area school for the 2009-2010 school year.

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