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Secondary Education

Welcome to Secondary Education at Peninsula School District

In Peninsula School District, our secondary schools are designed to inspire students to explore their interests, develop critical skills, and prepare for a successful future. We are committed to providing a challenging and supportive learning environment that empowers every student to excel academically, socially, and emotionally.

 

Educational Service Center
14015 62nd Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
P: (253) 530-3711

John Yellowlees
Chief Academic Officer

 

Michael Farmer
Chief of Schools

 

Julie Schultz-Bartlett
Deputy Chief of Schools

 

John Hellwich
Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning
 

 

 

  • ELA Curriculum Adoption

    PSD is adopting a new ELA curriculum for K-12 to provide a rigorous, standards-aligned, evidence-based education.

  • Career Technical Education (CTE)

    Career Technical Education (CTE) fosters innovation, academic excellence, and community engagement through a wide array of CTE programs.

  • Multilingual Learners

    Multilingual students are supported through the District’s Multilingual Learner (ML) Program.

  • Community Transition Program

    CTP supports young adults as they transition to life after high school in achieving the greatest degree of independence and quality of life.

  • International Exchange Students

    PSD Annually accepts 10 international exchange students from state approved agencies.

  • Highly Capable

    The mission of the Highly Capable program is to nurture highly capable students' unique academic skills and social emotional development.

  • Native American Education

    For over 25 years PSD has partnered with the Puget Sound Educational Service District to support Native American Students.

  • Multi-Tired Systems of Support

    MTSS is designed to address students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs using a continuum of instructional supports and enrichment opportunities.

  • College and Career Services

    The College and Career Center is staffed by a CTE and ESA Certified School Counselor and Career Center Specialists.

  • High School and Beyond Planning

    High School and Beyond Planning prepares students for life after high school. Learn more about High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP) requirements, tools for career and college planning, and guidance for setting and achieving goals.

  • Running Start

    Running Start gives students the option of attending college in 11 and 12 grade, simultaneously earning of high school and college/university credits.

  • School Supplies

    PSD is committed to creating equitable and inclusive learning environments. To achieve this, PSD will supply all basic educational school supplies to grades PK-12

  • Special Education

    The Special Education Department provides specially designed instruction and related services to benefit students with disabilities.