- Port Gardner School
- About Port Gardner School
Everett School District's Parent Partnership School
About Port Gardner School
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Are you looking for an educational option other than a traditional classroom setting or independent homeschooling? We would like to introduce our school and give you a quick overview of our program.
Port Gardner School was originally created in 2002 as a program within the Everett School District to meet the growing need for parents who wanted support and guidance in teaching their children at home.
Who we are:
- Port Gardner School (PGS) is a Parent Partnership for Kindergarten through 12th grade students who reside within the Everett School District.
- PGS students are Everett Public School (EPS) students meeting the same standards as traditional schools.
- Each student is assigned an EPS certificated teacher as an advisor and together with the parent-educator an individualized learning plan is developed.
- Students are taught part time at home by a qualified parent-educator and part time on the PGS campus by certificated teachers.
- PGS students participate in district and state assessments.
When can students enroll:
- We enroll at the beginning of each semester.
- Fall enrollment paperwork is accepted as early as April.
- Second Semester paperwork is accepted as early as October.
- Enrollment paperwork must be in place at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the school year or semester.
Facilities:
- Port Gardner School is located at 3516 Rucker Ave on the same campus as Online High School and Sequoia High School.
- A full-sized gymnasium is available for use.
- We offer science classes for our upper elementary students at the Lively Environmental Center.
Requirements:
- Weekly contact with your student's on-site certificted teacher(s). (Normally done by attending class)
- Monthly student progress submitted on time to your SLP advisor.
- *(Suspended during Covid)* Two hours of volunteering per month - onsite and offsite opportunities available.
- For new families only: Attend all mandatory training classes.
Services:
- We are a designated location for registering the Declaration of Intent (DOI) for those who choose instead, to independently homeschool.
- We provide guidance and support for enrolled students towards Everett Public Schools diploma and graduation, including graduation ceremonies.
Support:
- Recommended curriculum materials and teacher's guides for all subject areas are available to use.
- *(Suspended during Covid)* Workspace is available for parents and students, a toddler room for young children and a fully-functioning kitchen.
Technology:
- One-to-one Chromebooks with internet access are available for instruction, integrating technology and accessing learning-based websites.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can students with an IEP attend PGS?
The student’s IEP or special accommodations is reviewed by the SPED Team before enrollment can be considered. PGS is not set up to meet all school-related student services.
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Can a student take a few classes at their neighborhood school and still attend PGS?
Yes, as a Shared Student: If scheduling allows, students can elect to be enrolled part time at their neighborhood ESD school and part time at PGS.
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Can PGS students participate in extracurricular school activities?
Yes, PGS students are allowed to participate in extracurricular activities, clubs, sports, etc. at their neighborhood school. (They have the same requirements of grade checks, ASB cards etc.)
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Where is PGS located?
We reside on the same campus as Sequoia High School and Online High School on the corner of 35th & Rucker in Everett.