Showalter Middle School

Foster Senior High School, located in Tukwila, Wash., is part of Tukwila School District. A college preparatory academic institution, it encourages students to improve the basic skills they developed in elementary and middle schools, while exploring new talents. It enrolls more than 750 students and offers classes from grades nine through 12. Its subjects include science, mathematics, English, social studies, physical education and health. These courses are augmented by elective subjects, including art, music, computers and career education. Its library media center program is designed to meet the challenges that students face as they become effective users of ideas and information. Students at Foster Senior High School can participate in many extracurricular activities that enhance their educational experience, including drama, science and math clubs, field trips, scholastic art show and yearbook.

McMicken Heights Elementary School, located in SeaTac, Wash., provides a variety of academic, sports and extracurricular programs. The school provides English Language Learners and special education programs. Its staff members include subject teachers, speech therapists, reading coaches, nurses, psychologists and counselors. McMicken Heights Elementary School, founded in 1949, serves more than 400 students in kindergarten through grade six. The school s parent-teacher organization sponsors several fundraising events and educational programs for parents, teachers and students. Its academic curriculum includes English, science, mathematics, language arts and social studies. McMicken Heights Elementary School additionally offers classes in physical education, art and music. The school is governed by Highline Public Schools.

Hilltop Elementary serves students in kindergarten through grade six. The school has a parent-teacher organization that works in partnership with the school s principal and staff for its development. Hilltop Elementary offers English Language Learners and dual language programs. The school s academic curriculum includes math, music, speech, and health and physical education. Hilltop Elementary provides special education programs for children with developmental disabilities. It operates a library and offers medical and counseling services. Hilltop Elementary is governed by Highline Public Schools, which serves more than 15,000 students in kindergarten through grade 12 through its several elementary, middle and high schools in the state of Washington.