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Seattle Academy Options Program

The Options Program at Seattle Academy provides a distinctive, personalized educational experience for students in grades 9-12. With small cohorts of 6-10 students per grade, the program delivers academic instruction in core subject areas—English, History, Math, and Science—designed to meet a wide range of student learning needs. It’s specifically designed for students who thrive with more flexible graduation requirements, curriculum, instruction, and pacing, while still offering full access to the broad range of SAAS programs and co-curricular opportunities. 

The Options Program seeks to provide an alternate path for students who:

  • May be highly capable but have become increasingly disengaged with school due to a need for a program that allows them to engage more actively in areas of aptitude and interest.
  • May be overwhelmed by the stress associated with trying to progress in an academic structure that does not serve their specific learning needs.
  • May need a highly individualized path and program due to a health-related concern.
Key features and benefits of the Options Program

Small group classes in core subjects...

  • Offers extra attention and support
  • Prioritizes students' individual learning needs for greater scholastic success
  • Helps students meet competencies by leveraging their strengths and interests.

 

 

Integrated social emotional learning strategies in academic classes…

  • Encourages collaboration and reflection.
  • Fosters self-awareness.
  • Strengthens peer connections.
  • Supports emotional growth in a nurturing environment.

Flexible pacing in classes provides:
Greater flexibility in curriculum pacing.

  • Academic work primarily completed during the school day.
  • Reduced workload while preserving academic skill development.
     

Access to breadth of extracurricular and elective course offerings at SAAS:

  • Students can enroll in courses across various disciplines within the standard program.
  • They have full access to athletics, arts, travel opportunities, and college advising.

While the Options Program serves a broad range of students, it is not a specialized learning or therapeutic school program. 

For more information, please contact Jonathon Friedman, Options Program Department Chair. 

Options Program FAQ