Foster High School (Tukwila, Washington)
Foster High School | |
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Tukwila, Washington United States | |
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Type | Public |
School district | Tukwila School District |
Principal | Pat Larson |
Color(s) | Purple and White |
Nickname | Bulldogs |
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Foster High School is located in Tukwila, Washington. It serves students from 9th grade to 12th grade. It is part of the Tukwila School District.
This is not a very large district and space is often in high demand, however it is the most diverse high school in the nation[1]. This school is part of the Bill and Melinda Gates small school program. The school was previously separated into three small schools; the experience academy, the discovery academy, and the arts academy. The main focus of the small schools are as follows:
Experience Academy- Hands on learning, no lecture settings, learning outside of the classroom.
Discovery Academy- Job shadows, career and future planning, self-discovery.
Arts Academy- Subjects are looked at through artistic points of view, art exhibitions annually held.
Coordinates: 47°28′30″N 122°16′49″W / 47.47500°N 122.28028°W