Bellevue district high schools have been recognized nationally for its students' college readiness and Newport High…More School is no exception. It was named among the top schools in the nation by both Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report's America's Best High Schools lists. The school has a Spanish Immersion program, a selection of career and technical education programs, a freshman welcome program, and a newspaper.</p> <p>All students are required to complete 40 hours of community service to graduate. The Newport High School PTSA recognizes each student who completes at least 100 hours of community service as a Knight Valor.</p>

Sammamish High School is one of five public high schools in Bellevue to be recognized in Newsweek's "America's…More Best High School" edition - the others were Interlake, International School, and Newport and Bellevue high schools. Sammamish offers 18 Advanced Placement classes, a visual and performing arts magnet program that includes digital video production, dance, Japanese ceramics, hot glass and music. The school also offers a bilingual transition program for English language learners and academic assistance.</p> <p>Nearly 90 percent of tenth graders passed the state standardized test for writing last year and 78 percent met reading standards.</p> <p> </p>

Insight School of Washington is a tuition-free, public online high school. The school admits ninth through 12th…More graders and all classes are conducted online. The school offers a full slate of classes, including career and technical education courses and honors and advanced placement courses. Students also have access to tutors and academic counselors. Students and teachers interact through audio, video, live chat and group interactions with classmates. Just like many public high schools in the state, Insight students may also participate in Running Start programs at their local community college and in the sports programs at their local high schools.</p> <p>Though Insight School of Washington's central office is in Bellevue, the program is run through the Quillayute Valley School District in Forks. Any high school student in Washington the state may enroll full-time. Students have the same graduation requirements as every other student in the Quillayute Valley School District, including completions of the High School Proficiency Exams requirements.</p>

The International School is a public junior high and high school that focuses on globalization: how nations affect…More commerce, politics, culture, the environment and technology across the world. The School's core curriculum includes international studies, German and French languages; math, science, humanities, art and physical education. The School was named to both "America's Best High School" lists by U.S. News and World Report and Newsweek magazines.</p> <p>The International School boasts a graduation rate of 100 percent, and nearly 100 percent of its tenth graders meet standards on the state science, reading and writing standardized tests. About 88 percent meet state standards on math.</p> <p>There are no prerequisites to get into this public school; there is an annual lottery for incoming sixth graders, and students come from every part of the Bellevue School District.</p>

This year, the Bellevue School District will educate 17,700 students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Bellevue,…More Medina and Clyde Hill. The school district has several notable programs, including the programs for its high school students. The high schools also have good athletic programs, with student athletes and teams regularly being recognized for their achievements in sport.</p> <p>Most of the high schools have been featured in annual lists of top public high school published by Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report because of the number of students who participate in advanced, college-level courses. At many of the schools, the percentage of students who speak a language other than English at home is in the double digits. The district also has a k-12 Spanish immersion track, for English-speaking students who want to become fluent in Spanish and a middle-high school that focuses on global issues and high achievement, and one high school, Interlake High School, which offers an International Baccalaureate diploma.</p> <p>However, the district is also in a state of transition with other programs. After the closure of Robinswood High School, an alternative school, the district is exploring developing new models for alternative education.</p> <p>The district main offices are in the Educational Service Center, in the Eastridge Corporate Center business park, 12111 - NE 1st St. School board meetings are in the nearby Wilburton Instructional Service Center, 12241 Main St.</p>

Owner Krista Kang's Prime Learning Center is a specialty school for kids looking to excel in math. It offers…More one-on-one tutoring and classes for students in elementary through high school. The school's students compete in national math competitions and consistently get top scores.</p> <p>The school is launching a language skills program, with focus on SAT prep, writing and college counseling.</p>

Tyee Middle School at Southeast Allen Road is under construction for the 2010-11 school year. The Bellevue School…More District has temporarily located Tyee to its Ringdall campus, 11650 SE 60th St. School programs include an orchestra, jazz band, clubs for math, science, yearbook and games, advanced classes that offer credit for high school and afterschool clubs that allow kids to learn Chinese, robotics, and environmental stewardship.</p> <p>The Tyee PTSA has a <a href="http://www.tyeeptsa.org/">website</a>.</p>

Bellevue Children's Academy is a school with high academic expectations for its pre-kindergarten through 6th-grade…More students. According to administrators, attendees typically perform academically one year ahead of their grade level. Bellevue has a different mathematics curriculum than public schools and enhances the core subjects with a focus on developing problem-solving skills. </p> <p>Bellevue also features a Japanese Saturday school, summer camp and kindergarten, which teach language and math in a format approved by educators in Japan. There also is a focus on learning Japanese culture.</p>

Puesta del Sol -- formerly known by its English name, Sunset Elementary -- is the Bellevue School District's…More elementary-level Spanish-immersion school. Students receive the majority of their learning in Spanish, with English reading and language added in the second grade, with the goal of becoming bilingual. Students who continue in the Spanish-immersion program can continue at Tillicum Middle School and Newport High School.</p> <p>There are prerequisites to admission to Puesta del Sol; if there are more applicants than space, admission is determined by lottery. Parent meetings for admission begin mid-year. Activities at Puesta del Sol have included clubs for math, science, chess and running.</p>

Dartmoor School offers one-on-one, individualized instruction to youths in first through 12th grades. The school…More specializes in meeting students' individual needs. Some students enroll part-time in Dartmoor to supplement their current courses, while other students attend Dartmoor full-time, following specialized programs designed for their specific learning needs or to accommodate the heavy time demands of an activity or sport.</p> <p>Coursework can vary greatly. Some students need to catch up on grade-level skills, while others seek a college preparatory experience. Teachers are also trained to address learning issues of children with special needs, such as learning or behavioral issues. The school can accommodate students for whom English is a second language (ESL). And Dartmoor offers higher level courses, such as Calculus.</p> <p>Because the classes are one-and-one and individualized, schedules are flexible. The school enrolls year-round. Students enrolled in other schools may enroll in Dartmoor's summer session, which offers both credit and noncredit summer classes.</p> <p>The school's Bellevue offices are located in the Century One business park. Dartmoor also has offices in Issaquah, Redmond, Seattle and Woodinville</p>