Room Nine Community School

I went to Room Nine for middle school (6/7/8) I was toally prepared to go to high school. I'm currently taking honors classes and doing well. I think the person who said Room Nine didn't prepapre them for high school must not have been a very motivated student. During the time I was there, my interest and competence in science and math improved substantially.

great middle school program with s.t.e.a.m. focus. only k-8 in shoreline. caring teachers, active community.
--Submitted by a parent

The new program manager (principal) at Room Nine is doing a fantastic job of creating a dynamic program for the kids. Implementing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) has meant that my 6th grader is working on project-based, team learning with applications to the real world. It feels like high school at the Middle School level. I couldn't be more pleased!
--Submitted by a parent

We love Room Nine Community K-8 school. It's Shoreline's only K-8 and has allowed my kids to avoid going to middle school, because let's face it, whoever thought *that* was a good idea has a screw loose. This school focuses on experiential and outdoor learning and the middle school prgram has a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) focus. This school really is the unknown treasure of the Shoreline Schol District, and as such, the district ought to be ashamed of not supporting it more.
--Submitted by a parent

Here is why I think the state test scores do not reflect the brilliance of this school. First off it's a tiny school. If you have 10 kids taking the test, and one bombs the test, that's 10% of the school's grade. Some grades only have four kids. So, if one kid bombs, that's 25% of the school's score. Next, add in the several families, who fundamentally don't believe in testing. When their child "opts out" of the test, that child gets a zero for the state. Again, this greatly affects the test scores. I would highly recommend that you take the time to tour the school, and see if it is a good fit for you. They got a new principle a few years ago. So, a lot has changed in the structure of the program in the last 3-4 years.
--Submitted by a parent

Room Nine K-8 is really a wonderful place for students to learn. In the three years we've been there, I've watched the community come together to support excellent academics while also staying true to providing an experience where kids can engage with the world around them and reinforce their academics through actual experiences. With our middle school STEAM program, our focus on outdoor education, our emphasis on world language, and our strong sense of community and school spirit, I feel like we're getting the quality education that a private school can provide, but in a public school setting! It's like the best of all worlds! And we even get to skip middle school! You should check out this hidden gem. You might just fall in love!
--Submitted by a parent

Room Nine Community School is a wonderful community marked by acceptance and interaction. This is a school for self-directed learners. These kids get the opportunity to learn at their own level, easily moving into higher learning. This school is not for students that are not intrinsically interested in learning for learning's sake. The Outdoor Learning component for all grades, the Bike-A-Thon, the years of tradition and community involvement make this a great school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have been a parent at this school for the past 8 years, and I will be involved for at least another 6. My oldest son is a freshman, and I see that the school teaches what is needed to be a successful adult. The WASL scores were some of the highest in the state, for who cares about that. I do wish there were more opportunities for sports, but art and music are well covered.
--Submitted by a parent

Maybe because I am new to the Room Nine program, we are still in the 'honeymoon' stage of the relationship but I feel this is the best choice for my child. I have already seen great results from her taking a decisive choice in her learning and takes pride in accomplishments she has achived. I plan on being very involved in my child's education and look forward to working with her and many of her school mates and the school to establish a long term relationship with my child's growth. Submitted by a parent
--Submitted by a parent

Room Nine is a fun place for kids to go to because we go on lots of field trips and the teachers are really nice. It's a good place to learn. We have lots of recess, too! [parent edit: no more than any other school!] Teachers respect us and help us work out any problems. Try it you'll like it!
--Submitted by a student