Eastside Preparatory School

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For the school in East Palo Alto, California, see Eastside College Preparatory School.

Eastside Preparatory School
Independent college-preparatory school
MottoThink critically. Act responsibly. Lead compassionately. Innovate wisely.
Founded2002; 22 years ago (2002)
Head of schoolSam Uzwack
Faculty
Grades
Coed
Enrollment500+ (2020-21)[2]
Average class size16[3]
Student to teacher ratio8.7:1 (2017–18)[2]
Hours in school day8:30–3:00
Campus typeSuburban[2]
Color(s)
  •   Gold
  •   Navy blue
MascotEdgar the Eagle
NicknameEPS
Team nameEastside Prep Eagles
AccreditationNWAIS, NAIS, State of Washington OSPI[3]
Websitewww.eastsideprep.org Edit this at Wikidata
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Eastside Preparatory School is an

coed, college-preparatory school for grades 5–12.[4]
The Head of School is Mr. Sam Uzwack.

History

Eastside Prep was founded in May 2002 by a group of

Lakeside School, was a consultant to the founders and subsequently became the Head of School at Eastside Prep. The school opened its doors in September 2003 with 16 students in grades 6 and 7, along with 3 full-time and 1 part-time faculty. Eastside Prep graduated its first class of students in 2009.[4]

Eastside Prep has expanded each year, adding students, faculty, administrators and buildings.[citation needed] At the beginning of the 2018–19 school year, the school has over 100 employees and over 480 students in grades 5–12.[3][6][7][8]

In fall of 2015, Eastside Prep expanded, completing the construction of a new 4 story building (The Macaluso Academic Collaborative) that includes a gym, science labs, a design lab, an amphitheater and several multi-purpose classrooms. In fall of 2018 TALI Hall opened; a 50,000 square foot building housing a 500+-seat theatre, art studios, a set shop, instrumental and choral music rooms, science labs, general purpose classrooms and administrative offices.[citation needed]

Academics

Eastside Preparatory School is accredited by the

Northwest Association of Independent Schools,[9][10] (NWAIS, formerly PNAIS). It is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and recognized by the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.[3]

In addition to all courses required by the Washington State Graduation Requirements, Eastside Prep offers a multi-year Spanish curriculum, numerous core options and electives in the English, History, Social Sciences, Fine and Performing Arts, Mathematics, Sciences, Environmental Practices, Technology, Information Literacy and Media.[11]

Afternoon activities at Eastside prep include teams for Math, Debate and FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics, as well as over twenty-five other student-driven clubs.[12]

Eastside Prep dedicates multiple days every year to

Service Learning.[13]

Robotics

Eastside Preparatory School has multiple robotics teams, in two separate leagues:

FIRST Lego League for middle school students, and FIRST Tech Challenge
(FTC) for students in 7th grade or higher. They have three FTC teams, a varsity team named Void Robotics, a varsity team named Null Robotics, and a junior varsity team named Undefined Robotics.

Null Robotics has won multiple awards. During the 2017–2018 season they most notably won the PTC Design Award. They won Tesla Interleauges in 2018.

All three teams design and machine their own parts through innovative methods such as 3D Printing and CNC Machining.[14]

Athletics

In addition to

Annie Wright School and the Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart.[15]

Fall sports offered include Coed Crew (7th–12th), MS Boys Soccer (5th-8th), MS Girls Soccer (5th–8th), MS Coed Cross Country, MS Girls Volleyball, US Girls Volleball, US Boys Ultimate Frisbee.[16]

Winter sports offered include 5th Grade Coed Basketball, MS Boys Basketball (6th–8th), MS Girls Basketball (6th–8th), US Boys Basketball, US Girls Basketball, Seasonal Ski Bus.[17]

Spring sports include Coed Crew (7th–12th), MS Co-Ed Track and Field, MS Coed Ultimate Frisbee, MS Coed Tennis, US Co-Ed Track and Field, US Girls Ultimate Frisbee, US Boys Soccer.[18]

Notes and references

  1. ^ Eastside Preparatory School. "Faculty Biographies". Archived from the original on February 13, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for Eastside Preparatory School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e Eastside Preparatory School. "FAQ". Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  4. ^ a b "Eastside Prep graduates first students". Kirkland Reporter. July 7, 2009. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  5. Seattle Times
    . May 16, 2003. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  6. ^ Eastside Preparatory School. "Inspire Spring 2013 Vol. 4 Issue 2". Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  7. ^ Eastside Preparatory School. "History". Archived from the original on August 28, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
  8. Seattle Times
    . March 4, 2003. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  9. ^ "Eastside Preparatory School awarded accreditation". Kirkland Reporter. February 15, 2010. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  10. ^ NWAIS. "Eastside Preparatory School". Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  11. ^ Eastside Preparatory School. "Eastside Preparatory School Course Catalog 2013-2014" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  12. ^ Eastside Preparatory School. "Eastside Preparatory School Clubs". Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  13. ^ "Eastside Prep cleans Kirkland parks for Earth Day". Kirkland Reporter. April 30, 2009. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  14. ^ Thingiverse.com. "FTC Team 8103: NULL Robotics Group's Forums". www.thingiverse.com. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  15. ^ Emerald City League. "Emerald City League - League Member Schools". Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  16. ^ Eastside Preparatory School. "EPS Fall Sports". Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  17. ^ Eastside Preparatory School. "EPS Winter Sports". Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  18. ^ Eastside Preparatory School. "EPS Spring Sports". Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 16, 2014.

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