Alternative Learning Experience School

Nova is an Alternative Learning Experience school authorized by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Nova Project is committed to a student-centered education. Students choose their classes and are directly involved in creating their schedules. In the classroom and through independent learning contracts, students can follow their own passions while creating unique and individual ways to demonstrate their learning.

Bell Times

Start and End Times: 8:55 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday Early Release: 8:55 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

School Leadership and Board District

Principal: Mark Perry mcperry@seattleschools.org
Executive Director of Schools: Principal Support Team 5
School Board: District 5

School Mission

Mission statement for Nova High School: Nova is a non-graded, inquiry-based learning community committed to the success of all students through application of learning, performance assessment, building a diverse safe, supportive democratic community. Additionally, Nova's personalized advisory system provides a teacher/advisor for every student at a ratio of 24:1. Read more by clicking the School Reports tab above.

Building History and Information

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Horace Mann School is on the Seattle Historic Preservation Landmarks List. Visit the city website to look up information about the landmark status.