Seattle Girls' School

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location =2706 S. Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98144
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Seattle Girls' School is an all girls' middle school located in the central district of Seattle at South Jackson Street and MLK Way S. between 26th AVE S and 28th AVE S. Seattle Girls' School (also known as SGS) is in the process of becoming an accredited member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

In the 2007-2008 academic year, SGS enrolled 131 students. The student-teacher ratio is currently about 1:10, and the average class size 15. Tuition was $1,760 a school month in 2007-2008 totaling $17,600 for the school year.

History

Seattle Girls' School was founded by the board of trustees in fall, 2001. The school's current location at the corner of S. Jackson Street and MLK Way S was not completely finished when students for that year were being admitted, and the first open house was held in a gymnasium.

From the founding in 2002 to 2005 SGS had 6th through 8th grade. A 5th grade was added in the 2005-2006 year.

tudent Life

Seattle Girls' School is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, strong self-esteem, and a life-long love of learning in girls. With its emphasis on science, math, and technology, the school will challenge girls to think critically and seek creative solutions to problems in an atmosphere that promotes respect for all, collaboration, and hands-on learning. We are committed to creating a diverse learning environment and celebrating the accomplishments of women within the school, the greater community, and the world. Our signature approach is to nurture the talents of each student through individualized learning plans combined with curricula specifically designed for the ways girls learn best.

Through a variety of programs before, during and after school, girls will find not only ample outlets for their energy and creativity, but also opportunities to stretch themselves both academically and personally. At Seattle Girls' School, a faculty of passionate, dedicated and skilled individuals will help students develop the communications skills, empathy, and strength of voice to form questions, shape ideas, speak out, and take responsibility for decision making. SGS has been created out of a desire to enable top quality faculty to work with young girls in an environment uniquely geared to meeting their academic, social, interpersonal and motivational needs.

At SGS, girls will have their interests developed, their ideas tested, their hearts opened, their confidence ignited, and their idealism respected. [ [http://www.seattlegirlsschool.org/about/ Seattle Girls' School - About SGS ] ]

Academics

Girls at single sex schools flourish academically. Graduates of girls' schools are more motivated, more accomplished, and have higher aspirations than their peers at coeducational schools. Girls at single gender schools plan careers in math, science, and technology four times more often than their peers from coed schools. They will typically score 30% higher on SAT tests than the national average for girls.

Girls need their own middle school to nurture and empower them during this critical time. They need a learning environment specifically designed for the ways in which they learn best. In a school of their own, girls stay invested in themselves and their potential, and do not succumb to the messages and risks presented to them on a daily basis. In a school of their own, girls can grow whole and strong alongside others who are succeeding. Through programs in the arts, sports activities, and community service, girls will find at SGS opportunities to test leadership skills, build confidence, and expand their horizons. [ [http://www.seattlegirlsschool.org/about/education.php Seattle Girls' School - About SGS ] ]

In the News

November 22, 2007: [http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=seattlegirls22m&date=20071122&query=for+classmates+fighting+cancer| For classmates fighting cancer, life isn't over -- just different]

May 17, 2007: NOAA Chief Tells SGS Girls to Dive Into Math [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/315957_mathgirls17.html| Read the Seattle P.I. article here]

April 02, 2007: Seattle Girls' School Receives $2,500 Best Buy Award [http://www.seattlegirlsschool.org/getinvolved/bestbuy.php| Learn more here]

March 15, 2007: [http://www.komotv.com/news/local/6518612.html| Watch SGS girls in action on KOMO 4 new broadcast showcasing 8th Grade Mission to Mars project]

March 13, 2007: [http://www.kuow.org/defaultProgram.asp?ID=12421| Listen to SGS students discuss the play `Most Dangerous Women' on KUOW radio broadcast] March 1, 2007: SGS announces winners of the 2007 Grace Hopper Awards. [http://www.seattlegirlsschool.org/about/2007GraceHopper.php| Read more about our extraordinary honorees]

November 14, 2006: SGS builds endowment to provide need-based scholarships for 1/3 of Students. [http://www.seattlegirlsschool.org/getinvolved/challengegrant.php| Read the announcement about our grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.]

November 8, 2006: Marja Brandon Selected One of 2006 Women of Influence by Puget Sound Business Journal Marja Brandon, Seattle Girls' School's Founding Head, is one of 20 women selected as the Puget Sound Business Journal's 2006 Women of Influence. [http://www.seattlegirlsschool.org/getinvolved/woi.php| Click here to read the press release.]

May 11, 2006: Marja Brandon, along with former Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar and Civic Leader Katharine (Kay) Bullitt, will be honored by the Women's University Club of Seattle with the Brava Award. This award recognizes "outstanding women who through their leadership, vision and dedication have made exceptional contributions to our community and beyond."

References

External links

* [http://www.seattlegirlsschool.org/ Seattle Girls' School]