Public School Programs
Public schools are increasing offering programs to appeal to homeschooling families, from classes to educational materials to computer and distance learning. In most cases, students enrolled in these programs are considered public school students rather than homeschoolers. Learn more about these programs and decide if these are right for your family.
Public School Homeschool Programs
Edmonds Heights K-12 (Edmonds Homeschool Resource Center)
23200-100th Ave W
Edmonds, Wa 98020
Phone: 425-431-7840 Edmonds Heights K-12 recognizes the parent as the primary teacher and works as a resource to the family to insure a high quality learning experience for each child consistent with the expectations of the student’s family and the Essential Learning’s established by the state Commission on Student Learning. They operate as an alternative school under WAC 392-121-182 Alternative Learning Experience Requirements and are a K-12 program designed to enroll currently homeschooled students in Edmonds School District and outlying areas.
Edmonds, Wa 98020
Phone: 425-431-7840 Edmonds Heights K-12 recognizes the parent as the primary teacher and works as a resource to the family to insure a high quality learning experience for each child consistent with the expectations of the student’s family and the Essential Learning’s established by the state Commission on Student Learning. They operate as an alternative school under WAC 392-121-182 Alternative Learning Experience Requirements and are a K-12 program designed to enroll currently homeschooled students in Edmonds School District and outlying areas.
Kent Mountain View Academy
Kent Mountain View Academy was established in the fall of 1997 for the purpose of providing home school families with options to support their decision to home school their children. Approximately 80% of the students in the Choice program come from a home schooling background. The school is a unique relationship between the Kent School District, students, and parents. In this environment, the students remain closely connected to their parents. Parents are encouraged to volunteer a minimum of 10-12 hours per month.
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