Middle School

Imagine a small safe and nurturing environment where middle school students can excel academically, personally and socially. Salmon Bay School is committed to meeting the needs of young adolescents as they transition from elementary to middle school, and then to help them gain skills, confidence and knowledge to be successful at high school and beyond.

COMPLETE MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

High expectations for academic rigor: science, math, language arts, reading, social studies, PE, health and electives

• Exploratory world languages and electives
• Seattle School District metro sports: volleyball, soccer, basketball, field and track, ultimate Frisbee
• Above district and state average WASL scores

More than a traditional middle school

• Middle school students attend from all over the city (all-city draw). School bus transportation is provided citywide.
• Additional focus on social justice and global citizenship.
• Students are organized into a “team“ with teachers who know them well and develop strong relationships
• Curriculum is integrated, project-based, hands-on
• Multiple opportunities to improve in organizational skills and study skills
• Strong focus on outdoor, environmental and experiential education
• Three-day fall camp for all teams, additional 8th grade camp before promotion
• Middle school has 360 students in grade 6-8. 80 new 6th grade students join our continuing 40 students.