Private School in Kirkland, WA

Eastside Preparatory School, Kirkland:
Eastside Preparatory School, located in Kirkland, a suburb of Seattle, Washington, is a college preparatory school offering middle school and high school programs. At Eastside Prep we prepare our students for the future – college, work, life-long learning. Since we know that the future will bring a different set of circumstances for each individual, we focus on critical and creative thinking. In fact, at Eastside Prep thinking is what we do: we practice thinking; we explore new ways of thinking; we value thinking.

Middle School Program (5-8 Grade):
Each Middle School course is designed to teach students to think like a professional within the discipline. Critical thinking skills are emphasized. Integration plays an important role in tying ideas together, and teachers collaborate on specific units when it makes sense to do. They make sure to infuse each day in (and out of!) the classroom with enthusiasm and hands-on learning.

Students arrive in Middle School as children and leave as young adults, having progressed through profound biological, social, and cognitive changes. Our Middle School program is effective because it fosters and supports student growth in language use, problem solving, memory development, ethical maturity, and social presence.

Upper School Program (9-12 Grade):
In Upper School, students prepare for their future. There are specific and important skills that all well-educated individuals need. Thinking critically is one of those skills. Integrating and synthesizing information is another. Writing is a third. Our students will use and improve upon these skills for the rest of their lives. Our classes include more than analysis and discussion. Students make the whole world their classroom. They are given opportunities to apply knowledge, to interact with many different people, and to make significant contributions to their communities.

All-School Activities:
- Annual Class Trips/Study Tours
- Barbecues
- Dances
- Field Days
- Halloween Bowling
- Mariners Games
- Overnight Class Trips
- Service Projects
- Ski Bus
- Talent Show