Option & Alternative Schools, Programs, and Services
Option & Alternative Schools in SPS
Option Schools
Option schools provide a variety of programmatic opportunities for families looking for choices in addition to their attendance area schools. Families can apply for assignment to these schools during Open Enrollment for School Choice or can be requested for new students to the district at the time of enrollment, per seat availability. These schools have geo zones.
K-8
Alternative Schools
Alternative schools offer unique services, opportunities, and learning environments to meet individual student needs. Students may request assignment to these schools or may be referred to one. Families are welcome to apply to these schools throughout the school year.
BRIDGES Special Education 18-21 Transition Program
A program for students currently receiving special education services and is at least the ages 18-21.
BRIDGES is a way to service children with intellectual disabilities that require vocational assistance; it’s main focus is post-education in helping students cope with everyday life such as applying for a job, creating a resume and keeping it once obtained.
Placement to the BRIDGES program is at the discretion of the student’s Special Education team and case manager.
Dual Language Immersion Feeder Patterns
John Stanford and McDonald Elementary Schools > Hamilton Middle School > Lincoln High School
Beacon Hill and Dearborn Park Elementary Schools > Mercer Middle School > Rainier Beach High School
Concord Elementary > Denny Middle School > Chief Sealth High School
Native Speaker applicants set-aside for Dual Language Immersion Option Schools is defined as a student whose first language (or one of their first languages) is the target language.
Charter Schools in Seattle
Seattle Public Schools recognizes currently operating commission-authorized charter schools including Green Dot, Rainier Prep, Summit Atlas, Rainier Valley Leadership Academy and Sierra. More information about these schools, their curriculum, and enrollment is available through the Washington State Charter School Commission.
