Seattle Academy Orientation Days and Key Events: August/September
We look forward to the 2024-2025 Seattle Academy school year! Listed below is important school information for your family as we approach August and September. Please review each section carefully. If you have any questions, please contact communications@seattleacademy.org.
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Action Items
- REQUIRED HEALTH FORMS - REMINDER DUE AUGUST 1ST
- REQUIRED SUMMER READING AND OPTIONAL ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- LAPTOP ORDER FORM
- PARENT/GUARDIANS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- SHARE SAAS WITH YOUR FAMILY!
REQUIRED HEALTH FORMS - REMINDER DUE AUGUST 1ST
REMINDER: AUGUST SCHOOLS HEALTH FORMS DUE
In preparation for the 2024-2025 school year, we ask that you log on to August Schools, our secure, online student health records database. ALL families (new and returning) need to complete the forms by August 1st. If you have not already done so, please be sure to log in and complete this year's forms. Please complete any outstanding items no later than August 1, 2024.
If you have any questions or need help logging on to August Schools, please contact Sonja Peterson, speterson@seattleacademy.org.
REQUIRED SUMMER READING AND OPTIONAL ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Over the summer, Seattle Academy students read specific course-assigned books. Teachers will integrate summer reading into the course work during the first weeks of class and likely throughout the term. For each grade-level, teachers have provided a link to a reading guide to accompany the reading assignment, which will provide any needed instructions. As students will use these texts at the beginning of the year, they should purchase a new or used copy to bring with them for the first days of classes.
For general questions, please contact Jason Gough, Chair of the English Department.
LAPTOP ORDER FORM
In preparation for the 2024-2025 school year, ALL new Upper School students must complete the laptop order form even if not purchasing a laptop from SAAS. This is for 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades ONLY.
COMPLETE THE LAPTOP ORDER FORM
COMPLETE THE LAPTOP ORDER FORM BY FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH.
For families receiving financial aid more information will be shared in late may. If you have any initial questions, please email Nick Lew, Technology Coordinator.
PARENT/GUARDIANS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
There are a variety of ways parents can help at Seattle Academy while supporting and getting to know faculty/staff, students, and other parents. Please consider volunteering. You will be contacted and supported by staff or the chair of each activity.
We hope you'll consider participating. All potential volunteers should individually complete this form. The entire survey takes no more than 3-5 minutes to complete.
If you have any questions, please contact Anne-Marie Guerrero.
Learn More About the Family Association At Seattle Academy.
SHARE SAAS WITH YOUR FAMILY!
We want to stay connected to you and your family. It is important that we have accurate contact information available to us for school communications.
- Do you need to update your contact information such as address, cell phone or email?
- Do you need to add or change an emergency contact for your child?
- Do you want your student’s grandparents to be in the know of what’s happening around SAAS? Do you want them to receive the school magazine, periodic student and alumni news articles, invitations to events, and more?
VISIT THE FAMILIES PORTAL ON VERACROSS
Click on Update Family Profile (image preview below) to review, update, and add your families contact information. For adding grandparent information both email address and home address are preferred.
Stay Informed
- SAAS FAMILY SUMMER SOCIAL- THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ND
- SCHEDULE OF ORIENTATION DAYS AND KEY EVENTS
- ACADEMICS & SUPPLY LISTS
- AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & SIGN UP FORMS (MIDDLE SCHOOL)
- ARTS
- ATHLETICS
- CALENDAR PACKET
- COLLEGE ADVISING
- FOOD SERVICES
- HEALTH AND SAFETY/SECURITY AT SAAS
- STUDENT PICTURE DAYS
- STUDENT DROP OFF
- STUDENT PICK UP
- TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
SAAS FAMILY SUMMER SOCIAL- THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ND
Summer isn’t over just yet – so let’s celebrate with ice cream, popsicles and a few rounds of lawn games! We hope you’ll join us at the SAAS Family Summer Social on Thursday, August 22 from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM at UW Recreational Field #4 (map below). This is a great opportunity for new and current students (and families) to meet or reconnect before the start of the school year.
In partnership with our Middle and Upper School division leaders and the SAAS Family Association, we invite you to chat with division teams, meet families in the same grade levels, shop for some SAAS logo wear, and enjoy some late summer weather with fellow Cardinals! Families and siblings in all grades are welcome to attend.
BYO-Picnic! Feel free to bring your own picnic dinner or snacks! Any outside food is welcome – and there are a couple great local businesses and food trucks nearby for easy takeout! SAAS will provide beverages and sweet treats. Make sure to pack a picnic blanket if you’d like to sit and eat.
Parking: Street parking (on Mary Gates Memorial Drive) or paid parking lots (UW Parking E1 Lot) are available. UW parking lots now use the PaybyPhone app.
Question? Please email Director of Events Darby Frey at dfrey@seattleacademy.org
SCHEDULE OF ORIENTATION DAYS AND KEY EVENTS
Listed below are important Opening Days in August and early September.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the name listed or contact communications@seattleacademy.org.
monday, august 26
Upper School Fall Sports Begin
- Various Times and Locations
- Check out the Athletics Calendar.
- Questions? Contact Cathy Schick, Athletics Director
monday, august 26
6th Grade Student Orientation
- 9 AM - 2 PM
- Students will meet their advisors, review their schedules, and have their school photos taken.
- 6th grade athletes will turn out for fall trimester sports after orientation. See the the Athletic>Middle School Athletics below.
- More details to come!
- Questions? Contact Achijah Berry, Middle School Dean of Student Life
MONDAY, AUGUST 26
10th - 12th Grade Photo Session I
- 1 - 3:30 PM
- Check in at the Middle School Front Office
- Please note that Upper School student photos will only be offered on campus on August 26 and 27.
- Questions? Contact Anne-Marie Guerrero, Front Office Lead
monday, august 26
6th Grade Family Dinner
In the spirit of connection for our SAAS community, please join us for grade level dinners this fall! This on campus evening event is a great opportunity to meet and connect with other families in the same grade. Parents, students, and siblings are welcome. RSVP required.
- Doors open at 6:00 PM with dinner starts at 6:30 PM
- Dinner provided by SAGE Catering; no cost to attend.
- Middle School Gym
- Please RSVP HERE
- Parking available in the Spring Street parking garage. The entrance is located on Spring between 12th and 13th Avenues.
Questions? Contact Darby Frey, Director of Events
Tuesday, august 27
7th Grade Student Orientation
- 9 - 11 AM
- Students will meet their advisors, review their schedules, and have their school photos taken.
- 7th grade athletes will turn out for fall trimester sports after orientation. See the the Athletic>Middle School Athletics below.
- Questions? Contact Achijah Berry, Middle School Dean of Student Life
tuesday, August 27
8th Grade Student Orientation
- 1 - 3 PM
- Students will meet their advisors, review their schedules, and have their school photos taken.
- 8th grade athletes will turn out for fall trimester sports after orientation. See the the Athletic>Middle School Athletics below.
- Questions? Contact Achijah Berry, Middle School Dean of Student Life
tuesday, august 27
9th Grade Student Orientation
- 8:15 AM - 3 PM
- Students will meet their advisors, review their schedules, receive their laptops, and have their school photos taken.
- Students should plan to bring a backpack to hold their laptop for the day. Lunch is provided by SAAS.
- Questions? Contact Allison Reddy, Upper School Dean of Students, 9th Grade
tuesday, august 27
10th -12th Grade New Student Orientation
- 9:00 AM - 3 PM
- This event is for 10th-12th grade students who are new to SAAS in the 24-25 school year.
- Students will meet their advisors, review their schedules, receive their laptops, and have their school photos taken.
- Students should plan to bring a backpack to hold their laptop for the day. Lunch is provided by SAAS.
- Questions? Contact Alisha Agard, Upper School Dean of Student Life
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27
10th - 12th Grade Photo Session II
- 12:30 - 3 PM
- Upper School Gym
- Please note that Upper School student photos will only be offered on campus on August 26 and 27.
- Questions? Contact Anne-Marie Guerrero, Front Office Lead
wednesday, August 28
First Full Day of School – ALL GRADES
- 8:15 AM - 3 PM
- Middle School and Upper School sports continue at 3 PM.
- Questions? Contact communications@seattleacademy.org.
thursday, august 29
9th Grade Family Dinner and Orientation
- Doors open at 6:00 PM; program starts at 6:30 PM
- Middle School Gym
- More details to come!
- Parking available in the Spring Street parking garage. The entrance is located on Spring between 12th and 13th Avenues.
- Questions? Contact communications@seattleacademy.org.
Monday, September 2
NO CLASSES – Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 3
Classes Resume - ALL GRADES
ACADEMICS & SUPPLY LISTS
Seattle Academy’s academics pair traditional areas of study with innovative curriculum, projects, and performances. Across classrooms, students take an inquiry-based approach to learning, allowing questions to drive both teacher-led and student-led investigations.
MIDDLE SCHOOL Fall Class SCHEDULES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON AUGUST 26th.
UPPER SCHOOL Fall Class SCHEDULES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON AUGUST 26th.
Textbooks
- Textbooks will be distributed during class the first week of school.
LOCKERS
Updated protocols for lockers will be communicated closer to the start of school. In the event that we use lockers:
- A backpack that fits in your locker
- Reusable water bottle with your name
- Extra college ruled paper & pencils
- Non-perishable snacks
- PE shoes: new or non-marking shoes. To stay at school for PE only
- Sweat pants/leggings/shorts for dance (nothing with zippers)
Students can bring magnetic decorations for their lockers; no stickers, writing, or painting are allowed inside or outside the locker!
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
Middle School Student Supply Lists 6th Grade / 7th Grade / 8th Grade
Upper School Student Supply Lists 9,10,11,12
Upper School Math Calculator Information 2024
Upper School Technology: If you purchased a school computer through the Seattle Academy tech department, your student will pick it up with their advisory during Opening Days.
If you need financial help purchasing school supplies for your child, please visit our Community Chest Form online and complete an online request.
Learn More About the CURRICULUM At Seattle Academy.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & SIGN UP FORMS (MIDDLE SCHOOL)
After-School Study Hall INFORMATION
If you have additional questions, please email msafterschool@seattleacademy.org or James Lemmon.
Middle School (MS) After-School Activity Offerings
Seattle Academy offers a variety of after-school activities for Middle School students. For the Fall, we have the following offerings. Students can sign up for only one option. In the clubs option, students might have an opportunity to participate in more than one club depending on the days the clubs are offered. Students have the option to shift their focus each trimester based on the offerings.
Middle School (MS) After-School Activity Offerings
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Athletics |
Outdoors | Clubs |
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Cross Country
Questions? Contact Cathy Schick. |
Middle School Adventure Club
Questions? Contact Contact Hannah LeBlanc. |
Middle School Robotics Club
Questions? Contact Gerald Elliott. |
Complete the MS Athletics Sign Up Form |
Complete the MS Adventure Club Sign Up Form Learn more about the MS Adventure Club here. |
Complete the Robotics Interest Form |
Arts Middle School - After School Offerings
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Dance Project | Vocal Project |
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Middle School Dance Project
Questions? Contact Amy Lambert. |
Middle School Vocal Project
Questions? Contact Danae Howe or |
SAAS MS Dance Project (After School Program) 2024-2025 Information | Complete the MS Vocal Project Interest Form |
ARTS
The Arts Department—consisting of Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual & Media Arts—believes that all students are intrinsically creative, and our goal is to create the environment and curriculum that develops that creativity. Through instruction that integrates learning across all departments, the Arts Department champions the school's Culture of Performance and teaches the skills and mindsets that prepare students to confidently approach and creatively solve the complex problems and opportunities of today’s world.
Learn more about the ARTS Program at Seattle Academy.
- Season Schedule for 2024-2025
- Dance Program Information
- Middle School Vocal Project
- Upper School Musical Details
- Visual Arts
Season Schedule for 2024-2025
Dance Program Information
Middle School Vocal Project
We are excited to announce the second year of the SAAS Middle School Vocal Project! This is a two trimester (fall and winter) singing ensemble for middle school students of all grades and levels. This program is designed to serve those who wish to go beyond the level of study offered in our general vocal curriculum. It affords students the opportunity to obtain more training, in addition to providing additional performance opportunities. There is no experience necessary, just an interest and willingness to sing! SAAS Middle School Vocal Project will meet Monday & Thursday from 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM in the Middle School Band Room starting on September 9, 2024. Please reach out to Danae Howe, dhowe@seattleacademy or Kaitlin Webster, kwebster@seattleacademy.org if you have any questions.
Upper School Musical Details
The Upper School Fall Musical Production this year is “PIPPIN”
The Upper School Fall Musical Production this year is “PIPPIN.” (Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson. Bob Fosse, who directed the original Broadway production, also contributed to the libretto.)
Auditions will be held the first days of Fall Trimester, August 28th-30th and September 3rd after school 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM. (More details on Auditions will be communicated at a later date.) The production will rehearse every day after school and culminate in four performances: November 6th-9th.
Opportunities to participate in the “Stage Management” program will also be outlined in an end of summer informational email. If you want to read more about the play, here is a LINK about the musical that will inform you.
If you have questions about the Upper School Musical, please contact Michael Cimino.
Visual Arts
The Visual and Media Arts are a dynamic part of the curriculum! In the Middle School, students have a visual arts class each year. In 6th and 7th grades, the emphasis is on drawing, painting, and 2D media, and the 8th grade visual arts class has a focus on Media Arts. In the Upper School, all 9th-grade students take a Beginning Visual Arts class, a prerequisite for most other classes, and they then can select from almost 20 other visual arts elective offerings!
Student work is always on display throughout the campus, and there are special Gallery Walks each trimester to showcase work from the classes. Other special events include the Spring show of our senior students in Advanced and Intermediate classes (visual and photography) and Film Night, which screens student films, Beginning through Advanced levels. All are welcome to these afternoon / early-evening events!
ATHLETICS
Seattle Academy Athletics offers an inclusive program that invites students of all skill levels to participate in our team sports offerings. At the same time, we’re just as passionately committed to supporting excellence, fielding teams that operate at the highest level of competition or performance.
athletics FALL Sports Schedule will be Released in Early August.
- FALL ATHLETICS PARENTS/GUARDIANS MEETING ON ZOOM
- ACTION ITEMS
- MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
- UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS
FALL ATHLETICS PARENTS/GUARDIANS MEETING ON ZOOM
ACTION ITEMS
Upper School students had the opportunity to express their interest in participating in a SAAS sport through class registration in the spring. If you or your student are unsure if they have signed up for a particular sport, please email Max Bayern.
Both Middle School and Upper School students MUST have an updated physical, head injury, and sudden cardiac forms on file in August Schools account in order to begin participating in Athletics.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
We compete in both the Cross Town Middle School League (CTMSL), and CYO for our Middle School athletics teams. First day of Fall Turnouts for Boys and Girls Soccer, and Girls Volleyball will be attached to grade-level orientation days. Please see below the turnout schedule for all three of Middle School Athletic offerings. Teams have practice/games 3 to 4 times a week. CYO teams have games on weekends.
Middle School athletes will be issued a team jersey for competitions, but students should supply their own black shorts, athletic shoes, and any additional sport specific gear (shin guards, knee pads, etc.). Jerseys should be washed and returned in a bag with the students name on it at the end of each season.
Sport | August 26 | August 27 |
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Cross Country |
6th Grade only- |
7th Grade 11:15 AM-12:15 PM |
8th Grade 3:15 PM-4:15 PM |
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Soccer |
6th Grade only |
7th Grade 11:30 AM-12:30 PM |
8th Grade 3:15 PM-5:15 PM |
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Volleyball |
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7th Grade 11:15 AM-12:30 PM |
8th Grade 3:15 PM-4:30 PM |
ACTION ITEM: If your athlete is interested in one of our fall sports or Bouldering Club, please sign up below.
COMPLETE THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS SIGN UP FORM
Transportation will be provided to and from practice sites during the week.
UPPER SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Upper School Athletics will be competing in a new league this year; the Metro League, composed of eighteen schools. With this shift, there are some new offerings and sport season adjustments. You can read more about this in our SAAS Athletics Summer Update.
- FALL: August 26 – *November 23: includes Girls Soccer and Volleyball; Boys and Girls Golf, Boys Ultimate; and Boys and Girls Cross Country
- WINTER: November 18 – *March 8: includes Boys and Girls Basketball and Boys and Girls Wrestling.
- Dance: The competitive dance team competes in the winter season, ending March 29.
- SPRING: March 3 – *May 31: includes Baseball, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, Boys Soccer; Boys and Girls Tennis, and Girls Ultimate; and Boys and Girls Track and Field.
*End dates are the last date of State Competition and may vary by sport.
QUICK NOTES:
- Both Middle School and Upper School students MUST have an updated physical on August Schools account in order to begin participating in Athletics.
- Upper School athletes must complete 7 practices before competing in a contest.
- Upper School Sports: emails with details of pre-school practices will be sent home to students that have requested to be on the interest lists for each sport. Students signed up for Upper School Athletics with their class registration last spring. If you are unsure if you signed up please reach out to the appropriate team member listed below.
The Athletics Department is happy to answer questions. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of our team members.
Onward Cardinals!
Cathy Schick, Athletic Director (contact for Cross Country, Ultimate)
Erin Aitchison, Associate Athletic Director (contact for Volleyball)
Marc Moquin, Assistant Athletic Director (contact for Golf)
Hilary O'Dougherty, Assistant Athletic Director (contact for Girls Fall Soccer)
Max Bayern, Assistant Athletic Director (contact for Boys Fall Soccer)
Learn more about the ATHLETICS Program at Seattle Academy.
CALENDAR PACKET
- SAAS FAMILY SUMMER SOCIALS- THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ND
- IMPORTANT FALL TRIMESTER DATES
- 2024-2025 OVERVIEW
- DAILY SCHEDULE
SAAS FAMILY SUMMER SOCIALS- THURSDAY, AUGUST 22ND
Summer isn’t over just yet – so let’s celebrate with ice cream, popsicles and a few rounds of lawn games! We hope you’ll join us at the SAAS Family Summer Social on Thursday, August 22nd from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM at UW Recreational Field #4 (map below). This is a great opportunity for new and current students (and families) to meet or reconnect before the start of the school year.
In partnership with our Middle and Upper School division leaders and the SAAS Family Association, we invite you to chat with division teams, meet families in the same grade levels, shop for some SAAS logo wear, and enjoy some late summer weather with fellow Cardinals! Families and siblings in all grades are welcome to attend.
BYO-Picnic! Feel free to bring your own picnic dinner or snacks! Any outside food is welcome – and there are a couple great local businesses and food trucks nearby for easy takeout! SAAS will provide beverages and sweet treats. Make sure to pack a picnic blanket if you’d like to sit and eat.
Parking: Street parking (on Mary Gates Memorial Drive) or paid parking lots (UW Parking E1 Lot) are available. UW parking lots now use the PaybyPhone app.
Question? Please email Director of Events Darby Frey at dfrey@seattleacademy.org
IMPORTANT FALL TRIMESTER DATES
Aug. 26-27 | Please see the Opening Days tab above. |
Aug. 28 | First Full Day of Classes for All Grades |
Aug. 29 | 9th Grade Family Dinner and Orientation, Middle School Gym, 6:30 PM |
Sept. 2 | Labor Day - NO SCHOOL/CLOSED |
Sept. 5 | Middle School Back-to-School Night, 6:30 PM, Start in the Middle School Commons |
Sept. 12 | Upper School Back-to-School Night, 6:30 PM, Start in the Middle School Commons |
Sept. 17 | Leadership Donor Event, Middle School Commons, 6:30 PM |
Sept. 18 | 12th Grade Parent/Guardian Meeting with College Advising, Virtual, 6:30 PM |
Sept. 20 | Fallapalooza, Starfire, 3-10 PM |
Sept. 21 | Upper School Fall Dance, Middle School Gym, 8-10 PM |
Sept. 24 | 12th Grade Parent/Guardian Event, MS Gym, 6:30 PM |
Sept. 25-27 | 9th Grade Odyssey Overnight Trip |
Sept. 26 | 7th Grade Parent/Guardian Meeting, Arts Center Theater, 6:30 PM |
Sept. 26 | 8th Grade Parent/Guardian Meeting, Middle School, 6:30 PM |
Sept. 27 | 6th Grade Field Trip, High Trek Adventures, 8:15 AM - 3 PM |
Oct. 1 | 11th Grade Focused College Information Night for Students and Parents/Guardians, Virtual, 6:30 PM (Open to All Upper School Families) |
Oct. 3 | Rosh Hashanah - NO SCHOOL/CLOSED |
Oct. 4 | 7th Grade Field Trip, High Trek Adventures, 8:15 AM - 3 PM |
Oct. 8 | Guide to College Financing, Virtual, 6:30 PM |
Oct. 10 | 8th Grade Field Trip, High Trek Adventures, 8:15 AM - 3 PM |
Oct. 10 | 10th Grade Parent/Guardian Meeting, Middle School Gym, 6:30 PM |
Oct. 11 | Fall Mid-Terms - NO CLASSES |
Oct. 14 | Indigenous People's Day - NO SCHOOL/CLOSED |
Oct. 17 | 8th Grade Parent/Guardian Meeting, Middle School Gym, 6:30 PM |
Oct. 17-18 | 10th Grade Overnight Retreat |
Oct. 20 | SAAS Summit - MORE DETAILS TO COME! |
Oct. 22 | Seattle Academy Trip Night, Middle School Building, 6:30 PM |
Oct. 30 | 6th Grade Student Social, Middle School Gym, 3-5 PM |
Oct. 30 | 9th Grade Night Out, Upper School Gym, 7 PM |
Oct. 31-Nov. 1 | 6th-9th Grade Teacher-Student-Parent Conferences - NO CLASSES |
Nov. 6 | Winter Middle School Sports Begin |
Nov. 6-9 | Upper School Musical Production, 7 PM, Arts Center Theater |
Nov. 11 | Veterans Day Observed - NO SCHOOL, CLOSED |
Nov. 12 | Upper School Guide to Standardized Testing, 6:30 PM, Middle School Commons |
Nov. 13-14 | 8th Grade Production, 5:30 PM, Arts Center Theater |
Nov. 18 | Upper School Winter Sports Begin |
Nov. 18 | Fall Visual and Media Arts Gallery Walk, Arts Center, 3-5 PM |
Nov. 22 | 6th and 7th Grade Instrumental Concert, Upper School Gym, 7 PM |
Nov. 22, 25, 26 | Fall Trimester Final Culminating Assessments and Projects |
Nov. 22 | 8th Grade Instrumental, Upper School Gym, 7 PM |
Nov. 6 | End-of-Trimester Performances, More details to come! |
Nov. 27-29 | Thanksgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL, CLOSED |
Dec. 2 | Winter Trimester Begins |
2024-2025 OVERVIEW
DAILY SCHEDULE
2024-2025 Daily/Weekly Schedule
Middle School
ODD 1 | EVEN 2 | ODD 7 | EVEN 8 | |
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8:15 -9:30 | BLOCK 1 | BLOCK 2 | BLOCK 7 | BLOCK 8 |
9:30-9:40 | SNACK | |||
9:40-10:55 | BLOCK 3 | BLOCK 4 | BLOCK 5 | BLOCK 6 |
10:55-11:05 | BREAK | |||
11:05-12:20 | BLOCK 5 | BLOCK 6 | BLOCK 3 | BLOCK 4 |
12:25-1:10 | LUNCH/RECESS | |||
1:10-1:40 | COMMUNITY TIME | |||
1:45-3:00 | BLOCK 7 | BLOCK 8 | BLOCK 1 | BLOCK 2 |
Upper School
ODD 1 | EVEN 2 | ODD 7 | EVEN 8 | |
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8:15-9:30 | BLOCK 1 | BLOCK 2 | BLOCK 7 | BLOCK 8 |
9:30-9:40 | TRANSITION | |||
9:40-10:55 | BLOCK 3 | BLOCK 4 | BLOCK 5 | BLOCK 6 |
11:00-11:40 | LUNCH | |||
11:40-12:55 | BLOCK 5 | BLOCK 6 | BLOCK 3 | BLOCK 4 |
12:55-1:05 | TRANSITION | |||
1:05-1:35 | COMMUNITY TIME | |||
1:45-3:00 | BLOCK 7 | BLOCK 8 | BLOCK 1 | BLOCK 2 |
Questions about the new schedule? Please email James Lemmon (for Middle School) or Catherine Ezzo (for Upper School).
Learn More about our DAILY SCHEDULE.
COLLEGE ADVISING
College Advising welcomes back all Upper School families. Please find below specific College Advising information by grade level. As the school year begins, look forward to more information in the SAAS Friday emails about registering for an optional on-campus PSAT on October 31st (11th grade), an optional virtual practice SAT on November 2nd (10th and 11th grades), an optional virtual practice ACT on November 9th (10th and 11th grades) and AP exams (additional information in the FAQ below).
Learn More About the College Advising Program At Seattle Academy.
FOOD SERVICES
Healthy food options are an important part of every student’s day. As we begin the 2024-25 school year, we want to continue providing a delicious and balanced food service for interested students, faculty, and staff in partnership with SAGE Dining Services.
- 6th and 7th grade students remain on campus for lunch. They can purchase lunch through Sage Dining Services or they can bring a lunch from home.
- 8th grade students will have an opportunity to sign out for lunch and travel in groups to a select number of area restaurants. For the first few months, they will remain on campus. They can purchase lunch from Sage or bring their own lunch.
- Upper School students will have the option to go off campus for their lunch period.
Each division will communicate on campus lunch protocols to their respective students.
STUDENTS must carry their ID cards with them at all times for identification, security, bus attendance, and payment for lunch.
PURCHASING LUNCH ON CAMPUS
We do not accept cash or checks through our lunch service. Families who wish to purchase lunch through Sage Dining should create a MyKidsSpending account and add funds to that account as needed.
Step 1: Set up your student's account through MyKidsSpending. One family can share the same account. Here is how you find your student's ID Number.
Step 2: Add funds to your student's account through the MyKidsSpending web site or the mobile app.
Step 3: Download the Touch of Sage app or visit our Daily Lunch Menu web site to view weekly menus.
Step 4: Download the MyKidsSpending App to add funds throughout the year to your students account. Ask your student to download the app to their mobile device or iPad.
Step 5: Make sure students bring their ID card with them if they are purchasing lunch. The card is scanned, and the amount subtracted from their account.
IMPORTANT LINKS
How to find my Student's ID
MyKidsSpending add funds to student lunch account
MyKidsSpending App - Google Play
MyKidsSpending App - Apple
The app can be used on an iPad or mobile device:
HEALTH AND SAFETY/SECURITY AT SAAS
Please visit our HEALTH AND SAFETY/SECURITY webpage for the most up to date information.
STUDENT PICTURE DAYS
All current Seattle Academy students will have their school photo taken during orientation days on campus. This school picture will be used for:
- SAAS Yearbook - smile and look your best! If you do not have your photo taken on this date or the school photo make-up date later in September, your name will be listed with your grade as not pictured. No photo will appear. Yearbook photos follow a separate process from senior photos. Please contact communications@seattleacademy.org for information regarding senior photos. Please contact Robin Charles at rcharles@seattleacademy.org for yearbook questions.
- School Records - must adhere to standards: no hats, sunglasses, etc.
- Your Personal Use - share with friends & family!
FALL PICTURE DAYS
- 6th Grade - Monday, August 26 (during orientation)
- 7th, 8th, and 9th Grade - Tuesday, August 27 (during orientation)
- 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade - new 10th-12th grade students will have their photo taken during orientation.
- Monday, August 26, 1-3:30 PM, Check in at the MS Front Lobby
- Tuesday, August 27, 12:30-3 PM, US Gym
- Please note that Upper School student photos will only be offered on campus on August 26 and 27.
HOW TO ORDER
This year there will not be any pre-ordering process for photos. After photos are taken, they will be uploaded to the Rowland Studios website. Families will have an opportunity to go online, select the photo they like best, and then place an order for those photos.
Your student will receive a card when they have their photo taken. The card will have a code and instructions to order online, along with a QR code you can scan to take you right to the site.
Please note that it may take up to a week for all photos to be processed and uploaded for viewing and ordering. All print packages, photo products, and digital copies will be available to purchase through the site.
For any questions, please contact our Rowland Studio at info@rowlandphoto.com or Anne-Marie Guerrero, Front Office Lead
STUDENT DROP OFF
Students can be dropped off at the main campus, the Madison Building, or the Temple Building whichever works best for their first class of the morning. Buildings are open at 7:30 AM.
Main Campus
- Approach 13th Avenue from east or west bound E Union.
- Turn south along 13th Avenue.
- Pull as far south (towards E Spring Street) as possible before stopping and having your student exit from the passenger side of the car.
- Please have your student exit as quickly as possible so that there are no delays in exiting.
- An alternate option to street drop off is to pull into the E Spring Street garage.
Temple Building
- Approach 15th Avenue from east or west bound E Union.
- Turn north onto 15th Avenue.
- Pull as far north (towards E Pike) as possible before stopping and having your student exit from the passenger side of the car.
- Please have your student exit as quickly as possible so that there are no delays in exiting.
Madison Building
- Approach Boylston from from east or west bound E Spring.
- Turn south onto Boylston.
- Pull as far south (towards E Madison) as possible before stopping and having your student exit from the passenger side of the car.
- Please have your student exit as quickly as possible so that there are no delays in exiting.
Buses
- Buses will arrive on campus between 7:50 AM and 8:00 AM.
- All route buses unload on the main campus (Spring Street cut out), at the Madison Building (on Boylston), and at the Temple Building (on 16th Avenue).
STUDENT PICK UP
Classes will end at 3:00 PM for all students.
- Middle and Upper School students not participating in after school activities or taking SAAS bus transportation can be picked up from along 12th or 13th Avenue (if student’s 7th or 8th block is on the 12th Avenue block) or from Temple-15th Avenue (if student’s 7th or 8th block is in the Temple) or Madison (if student’s 7th or 8th block is in Madison) between 3:00 PM and 3:15 PM.
- Middle and Upper School students riding the bus can catch the afternoon buses on 13th Avenue. They should be ready to load no later than 3:10 PM. They need to check in prior to getting on their bus. Buses will leave promptly at 3:15 PM.
- Middle School athletes will go directly to the Middle School gym with the exception of volleyball players who will be assigned a team room where they should report. Once in the gym, students will divide into teams, have attendance taken, and then proceed to 13th Avenue to load buses for practices/games.
- Upper School athletes will receive further instructions from their coaches regarding meeting locations.
- Those students participating in other after-school activities (such as rehearsals, clubs, or student halls) can proceed directly to that location.
TRANSPORTATION & PARKING
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