Looking for advice/experience with Central Kitsap schools special education (Seattle: home, construction)

[dihahey]

I am moving to Central Kitsap area. My son will be in 8th grade and I want to make sure I get him into a good middle/high school. I am looking for input from other parents on schools in the district in regards to the director education program.
Is there any difference between Olympic, Central, and Klahowya? Thank you.

[Ruth4Truth]

Originally Posted by dihahey

I am moving to Central Kitsap area. My son will be in 8th grade and I want to make sure I get him into a good middle/high school. I am looking for input from other parents on schools in the district in regards to the director education program.
Is there any difference between Olympic, Central, and Klahowya? Thank you.

This isn't a topic for the Seattle forum. I've asked a moderator to move your thread to the WA State forum.

[prosin]

At the risk of sounding like "that person," I do have to ask if you've already contacted the schools individually. I ask only because my kiddos are in North Kitsap SD boundaries, and not all programs are offered at all schools. For example, when my kiddo needed a developmental preschool, it was not offered at the home school, and kiddo had to be bused to another school for services. You may be limited by what is offered at each school.

And again, "that person," but if your student is entering middle school, why are you asking about the high schools? Is it to determine what might be the best fit for the future?

Otherwise, my only other impressions of CKSD--general schooling, not special education per se--but this is high school impressions, not middle school. Sounds like your kiddo will be in middle school:

CK--largest high school in the district and will offer the most course offerings. It is in the middle of rebuilding, so some classes may suffer due to construction issues.

Olympic--2nd largest, and will have fewer course offerings than CK. However, their remodel has just been completed and the campus looks amazing. It is likely the most diverse of the three high schools in CK district, due to its proximity to Bremerton.

Klahowya--this is the smallest high school in the district, and it shares its campus with the middle school (which is why it is Klahowya Secondary School and not Klahowya High School). It is more remote. There are fewer course offerings than the other two schools. This does not mean that they don't offer special education services; but once again, the specific program you need for your kiddo may not be offered at that school.

[dihahey]

Hi prosin. Thank you for responding. I have called the schools and they all have me the same response plus I would like to hear some personal experiences if possible.

My son will be in 8th grade so I want to make sure that both the middle and high school are good choices. I have heard good things about Central Kitsap middle School. The sites online (great schools, niche) vary so much so it is hard to go by those.

[highbl00d]

My daughter recently switched to CKHS. It was a slow start but shes settling in now. I will say there were a few staff members that didn't make her feel welcomed, but then there were a good handful that tried to comfort her in the transition. This may not be a direct answer to your question, but I figure I mention this because comfort affects learning ability. The first few weeks were rough for my daughter because she didn't feel comfortable... which is odd because she is a very social and loving kid. For her to have wanted to hide in a shell for a bit was shocking to us. The main teacher that made her feel unwelcomed still to this day remains a cold as he was the first day.


None the less, she is taking those lemons and making lemonade.


We visited and toured some schools before moving and we were all impressed with CKHS programs and first impressions. I cant help but wonder how she'd fare at Olympic however...