Balboa Elementary School

Founded in 1960, Balboa Elementary School provides flexible academic programs with emphasis on the development of basic learning and thinking skills. The school serves students in kindergarten through grade six. Its academic curriculum includes classes in music, art, speech and physical education. Balboa Elementary School maintains a library that offers a collection of Internet resources, books, magazines and newspapers. The school also provides counseling and guidance sessions. It additionally offers speech, language physical and occupational therapy programs. Balboa Elementary School provides a range of before- and after-care programs. The school maintains student clubs that include Math is Cool and Safety Patrol. Located in Spokane, Wash., that school is governed by Spokane Public Schools.

Salk Middle School is an educational institution that serves students in grades seven and eight. Its academic curriculum includes English, science, math, language arts and social studies. The school conducts instructive sessions in technology, music and special education. Salk Middle School administers guidance counseling and fitness and health programs. It maintains a resource room and homework center and provides life skills education. The school also offers programs for developmentally impaired students. Salk Middle School is a part of Spokane Public Schools, which is a school district that governs several elementary, middle and high schools. Spokane Public Schools maintains student support services, human resources, payroll, transportation, purchasing and warehouse, and budget and accounting departments.