The Nova Project

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**The Nova Project**
Established	1970
School type	Alternative, Public
Principal	Mark Perry
Faculty	12 (January 2006)
Students	280 (January 2006)
Mascot Colors	Dead Rat Black & Black
Location	2410 East Cherry Seattle, Washington 98122
Information	(206)-252-3500
Website	http://www.novaproj.org/

The Nova Project (also known simply as Nova) is a small alternative high school. It is part of the Seattle Public School District, but was created by the teachers and students rather than the government. The student body is made up of mostly of people who don't do well in traditional education. Some students were overstimulated by traditional education while others have social or personal at-risk factors inhibiting their normal education. The grading system is all credit/no credit with 80% mastery required for credit. Each student is required to design a personal learning plan drawing on the many courses offered to create a balanced education. Students at Nova may take classes at a local community college. Students previously were also permitted to take classes at the traditional James A. Garfield High School across the street, however as of Fall 2006, Garfield is being remodeled and has been relocated to another campus. In 2005, Nova students averaged 637 on the verbal section of the SAT and 547 on the math section. The majority of Nova students go on to a four-year college.