All Grades Hybrid on April 19
Students in grades 6-12 will begin hybrid learning starting the week of April 19. Learn more about the school schedule, transportation and meals.
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Teacher Voice
After 12 months of teaching behind a computer, Jessica Ingersoll has a piece of herself back. "I'm back in my element being in the classroom," shares Ms. Ingersoll, a Madrona Elementary School IAC teacher.
Highline Virtual Academy
The Highline Virtual Academy will be the only all-remote option in 2021-22. It launches this fall for students in 6th through 12th grade. Learn more and apply!
Teacher Voice
Since returning to in-person learning, Ms. Ayon-Ramirez has seen a big change in her student's engagement. Attendance has gone through the roof, and students are excited about learning.
Teacher Voice
Tyee High School teacher Sukhi Dhami loves being back in the classroom and working with students in person. As an ILC teacher, Ms. Dhami started teaching in-person last November. She spent the first few days of class teaching students about safety protocols
We Value Your Feedback
We want to provide all families, all staff and secondary students opportunities to share feedback and ideas on how we can support learning experiences during the pandemic. Please help us better support you and other families by completing the linked survey.
The survey will close on April 23. Results will help us to plan for this spring and next fall.
Weekly Meal Kits
Families can choose to pick-up pre-ordered meal kits on Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. We have meals available for ALL children--meals are FREE to any Highline student and all youth 18 years and younger.
COVID Dashboard
We are committed to provide transparent, accurate and timely information. This COVID dashboard shows the reports of positive COVID-19 cases among staff and students on campus and in our hybrid learning model.
Welcome Back!
On April 1, we welcomed more than 1,000 fourth- and fifth-grade students back to in-person learning. It was the first time in more than a year these students have entered a classroom. Students celebrated with air hugs, thumbs up and lots of laughter. Watch the video of their first day back.
Teacher Voice
Before coming back to school to teach, Tyee teacher Linda Lambert reviewed every detail of the school safety plan. She is thankful for everyone in her school working together to put safety first.
Standing Against Anti-Asian Racism
We stand with all people of Asian descent in the U.S. and around the world, and we condemn hate and violence against any person due to their race, ethnicity or identity.
Safety First
While the transition to hybrid in-person learning will start with our youngest learners, we want everyone to be prepared when it's their turn to go back to school. We've compiled a list of resources as you prepare.
24/7 Free Tutoring for Students
To provide additional support to our students, we are offering unlimited, live tutoring for middle and high school students in all academic subjects--24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are partnering with a company called PAPER to provide this service.
Request a Change in Assignment
Families attending schools in-person or remotely may request a change in assignment. Decisions for changes in assignment will be based on certain criteria and capacity.
Enrollment for the 2021-22 School Year is Open!
Do you know a child who will be 5 years old on or before August 31? Help us spread the word: families can enroll their incoming kindergarten student now for the 2021-22 school year.
Online Registration
If your student is returning to hybrid in-person learning, please follow the Online Registration process in ParentVUE. Online Registration allows you to review and update student information.
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Starting the week of April 19, students in grades 6-12 who have chosen hybrid learning will begin school in person.
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We want to provide all families, all staff and secondary students opportunities to share feedback, input and ideas on how we can support learning experiences in distance and in-person learning. Please help us better support you by completing the linked survey. The survey will run from March 29 to April 9. Results will help us to plan for this spring and next fall.
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We continue to monitor COVID activity data published by Public Health - Seattle & King County. As of the time of this posting, King County continues to experience a resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
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The Highline Virtual Academy will be the only all-remote option for students in grades 6-12 in the 2021-22 school year and moving forward. Highline Virtual Academy is launching this fall--we invite you to apply through SchoolMint.
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After 12 months of teaching behind a computer, Jessica Ingersoll has a piece of herself back. "I'm back in my element being in the classroom," shares Ms. Ingersoll, a Madrona Elementary School IAC teacher.
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Families expressed gratitude to teachers, school staff and district leaders for making it possible and safe to return to classrooms in person this spring. Read what three teachers, three families and several students told us.
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For spring break, April 12 through April 16, meal kits will be offered on Thursday, April 8 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. only. Pick up locations include Chinook and Glacier middle schools and Evergreen and Mount Rainier high schools.
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We look forward to celebrating our graduates in-person this year. Please see the updated 2021 graduation schedule, which includes ceremonies at Highline Memorial Stadium and the Performing Arts Center. Each graduate will be allotted two guest tickets. Seating will be socially distanced and other safety protocols will be in place. All graduations will also be live-streamed.
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It's so good to see you! With first-day butterflies and smiles in our eyes, we welcomed more than 1,000 fourth- and fifth-grade students back to in-person learning this week. It was the first time in more than a year these students have entered a classroom.
Our Promise
Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.
Our Goals
School Culture
Our schools are welcoming and safe places where students and staff are respected and supported to succeed
Growth & Mastery
Students will make a minimum of one year of growth annually, meeting or exceeding standards in all grade levels.
Digital & Media Literacy
Students will graduate with the problem solving and critical thinking skills necessary to live and work responsibly in a digital world.
Bilingual & Biliterate
Students will graduate bilingual and biliterate.
High School Graduation
Students will graduate from high school prepared for the future they choose.
Highline
at a Glance
18,858
STUDENTS
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STUDENTS
Our students represent many diverse and culturally-rich backgrounds. Our diversity is an asset. Our students learn from one another and graduate prepared to live and work in an increasingly multicultural world.
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LANGUAGES SPOKEN
1,172
CLASSROOM TEACHERS
1,172
CLASSROOM TEACHERS
The single most important driver of student achievement is an excellent teacher in the classroom. Highline is in the top 12 out of 295 Washington districts in the number of National Board Certified Teachers.
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Highline has 18 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 comprehensive high schools serving neighborhoods in Burien, Des Moines, Normandy Park, SeaTac and White Center. Families may also want to explore our 4 choice schools or multiple alternative education options.
21 POINTS
RISING GRADUATION RATE
21 POINT RISE
IN GRADUATION RATE
Highline's graduation rate has been on a steady rise for the past 7 years. The on-time graduation rate for the Class of 2020 was 83.8%. That's an increase of 21 point rise since 2013.