Announcements & Events | Standardized Tests | College Prep | Running Start | Contact Info

Our Superintendent, Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson said: "At Seattle Public Schools, we believe that every student in every school can excel, and it is our shared responsibility to ensure that every student has that opportunity. At the core of our work is our commitment to accelerating academic achievement for all students and closing the achievement gap." The Center School shares this belief. We work hard to ensure that all students graduate from our school and go on to college.

Parents play a major role in achieving this goal. The following information will help you to assist your student and keep updated.

Announcements and Events

  • The Center School is proud to welcome our new Career Counselor, Barbara Quintana. She comes to us with a wealth of knowledge about careers and college planning. Barbara will be at The Center School on Thursdays only. Students can feel free to make an appointment to meet with her. We are excited to have Barbara join The Center School staff.

SAT, PSAT, & ACT Tests

  • Any Juniors planning to take the SAT on May 2,2009 will need to complete their online registratation at www.collegeboard.com by March 31, 2009. Seniors planning to take the ACT on June 13, 2009 will need to complete the online registration at www.actstudent.org by May 8, 2009.
  • Juniors were told to take this test by the Spring of their Junior year if they planned to attend a four year college. Most colleges will take the highest score if students repeat the SAT. You can find more information on these websites and study guide booklets are available at TCS on the wall near the Counseling Office.
  • SAT/ACT Practice Test will be given at Ballard High School on Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. There will be a follow-up seminar on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ballard High School Library. The cost is $20.00. To sign up online, go to http://snipurl.com/ballardspree.

College Prep

  • Seniors should continue their search for which colleges they plan to submit applications, start writing their personal essays, talk to teachers that they plan to ask for a letter of recommendation, and make an appointment to meet with our Career Counselor, Barbara Quintana.

  • NELA met with all Seniors in their Humanities classes to talk about colleges, college applications, and paying for college on September 23, 2008 and October 16, 2008. Seniors should feel free to follow-up if they need more information.

  • Are you wondering what your Junior or Senior needs to be working on to get ready for College? Students were given a College Planning Calendar that list various activities they should be completing for each month in Junior and Senior years. Juniors should plan to register for the May or June SAT by the deadline. You or your student can pick up a copy of the College Planning Calendar on the wall near the Counseling Office.

  • Various College Representatives from around the country have scheduled time to meet with Juniors and Seniors at The Center School to let them know more detailed information about their colleges. A list of College Visitations are posted on the wall near the Counseling Office.

  • The code for The Center School is 481060. You will need to use this code for many of the registration forms that you complete.

Running Start

  • Students taking Running Start classes at the Community College will need to make an appointment with the Counselor in order to get their Running Start forms signed. Please be aware that Seattle Public Schools requires all Seniors planning to graduate in June and taking Running Start classes to complete these required classes during Fall and Winter quarters. Running Start students must also complete the new form required by Seattle Public Schools.

Contact Info

Please feel free to call (206) 252-9852 or send an email to dsanusi@seattleschools.org if you have any questions.

Thank you for your support and consideration as we begin another exciting school year!!!

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