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All-day kindergarten

We offer all-day or extended-day kindergarten programs at some schools. The 2009-10

school-year cost for tuition-based, all-day kindergarten is $2,936.

Kindergarten – early entrance application

If your child turns 5 after August 31 and before October 31, you may have him/her

tested for early entrance to kindergarten. Contact the categorical programs department,

(425) 385-4032.

Highly Capable Program

Self-contained classes for highly capable students are offered for second- through fifth-

grade students who meet the state’s criteria. Middle school students may qualify for

challenging courses including reading, language arts, social studies and mathematics.

Honors, Advanced Placement and other challenging course options are offered at high

school. Contact your child’s school for more information.

High school extended-learning options

District high schools offer students a variety of options including Honors, advanced

classes (math and science), Advanced Placement, College in the High School, Tech

Prep, Industry Certification, and Running Start. For more information, refer to the high

school course catalog or talk with a school counselor.

Homeschool Alternative Center

The Homeschool Alternative Center offers courses

and support to students and families who wish to participate in homeschooling.

Students in this program are public school students enrolled in Everett Public Schools

as alternative learning homeschool students. Independent homeschool students may

enroll part time without losing their homeschool status. Call (425) 385-5150 or visit the

homeschool Web site.

Kids in Transition (KIT) and homeless students

Students without a permanent residence can immediately enroll in school without proof

of residency, previous immunization or school records. KIT and homeless students

qualify for free breakfast and lunch, school supplies and transportation, as appropriate.

Qualified students include those who are living on the street; in a shelter; with friends or

relatives due to lack of affordable housing; in temporary foster care; motels; vehicles or

campgrounds. Contact the KIT program facilitator, (425) 385-4132 or your

neighborhood school.

Lighthouse Cooperative

Parents, whose children attend Lighthouse Cooperative at Jefferson Elementary

School, must commit to being active participants in educational and classroom/school

activities. Contact number: (425) 385-7428, e-mail lighthousecooperative@yahoo.com,

or visit the Lighthouse Web site

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Online High School

Distance learning is provided for high school students to take

credit courses online. Students may take online classes through their high school or

enroll full time through Sequoia High School. Call (425) 385-5100 or visit the Online

High School Web site.

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Sequoia High School

Sequoia High School is an alternative learning program. The goal of Sequoia is to

provide students a positive educational environment that recognizes individual

differences and has high expectations for achievement and behavior. Sequoia works to

meet the needs of its community through a program that emphasizes goal setting,

individual responsibility and choice. For more information, please contact Sequoia High

School at (425) 385-5100 or visit the Sequoia High School Web site

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Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center

This Career and Technical Education program offers courses to prepare high school

students for post-high school education, training or employment. For more information,

call, (425) 348-2220, or visit the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center Web site

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Summer school programs

Summer programs for students entering high school include opportunities to strengthen

skills and knowledge, repeat courses, and take new courses. Tuition-based summer

programs are offered at Sequoia High School and through Online High School for

students in all four district high schools. Tuition assistance is available through the

Everett Public Schools Foundation for in-district public school students demonstrating

financial need. Preference is given to students who are behind in credits. Middle

schools determine each spring if summer classes will be available. School counselors

have more information.