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Each and every scholar in our district brings limitless potential, gifts, and talents. As staff, it is our responsibility to create the conditions for scholars to learn, thrive, and succeed. We are committed to providing each scholar rigorous, standards-based, culturally responsive instruction, and ensuring that they are seen, valued, heard, and feel a strong sense of belonging at school. It is an honor and privilege for our nearly 3,000 staff to serve our scholars, families, and the richly diverse community that makes up Federal Way Public Schools. Parents, caregivers, and community members rely on us to take great care of our most precious resources - our children.

FWPS Leadership

Federal Way Public Schools has a strong board-superintendent team that works together to create the best possible conditions for learning in our district. The board establishes district goals, policies, and the budget. The superintendent translates these policies and goals into action, which results in quality education for students in Federal Way.

Meet the School Board | Meet the Superintendent

WHAT WE OFFER

CTE PROGRAMS

FWPS offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses at select middle schools and all four comprehensive high schools. CTE courses enable scholars in grades 6-12 to explore various fields of interest, connect their learning with the real-world, and gain important skills necessary for life after high school and future careers.

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MUSIC & ARTS

FWPS is proud of our rich tradition of music and art. From award winning bands, jazz, orchestra, choirs, ensembles, artists and more, FWPS is consistently recognized at various competitions throughout the state and region.

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EARLY LEARNING

FWPS offers high quality and affordable pre-kindergarten programs including ECEAP preschool, developmental preschool, and tuition-based preschool, and Bright Futures Kindergarten. FWPS is also home to the Montessori-inspired Bezos Academy Federal Way.

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ACADEMIC RIGOR

We believe every scholar can learn at the highest levels, and we provide the supports and environment necessary for all students to learn and thrive.

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STEM

In FWPS, STEM stands for more than just science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Whether your child envisions building the next skyscraper in the Seattle skyline, or developing the newest virtual reality gaming experience, STEM and STEAM (STEM with an emphasis on the arts) learning that takes place in FWPS will prepare them to explore these possibilities.

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ATHLETICS

FWPS believes activities and athletics are important choices to be offered in a comprehensive and challenging educational experience for all scholars. The goals of the activities and athletic program are to teach sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.

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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Social emotional learning empowers young people and adults to co-create thriving schools and contribute to safe and healthy communities. In elementary schools, we use the Second Step curriculum, host morning meetings, teach bullying prevention lessons, and more. Our middle and high schools will have a standard guaranteed and viable curriculum to support social emotional learning—Character Strong.

BY THE NUMBERS

DISTRICT PROFILE

ACADEMICS

989

Scholars earned an industry-recognized credential in 2022

2.2K

Scholars in grades 9-12 passed an AP, IB, or Cambridge course.

165+

Scholars earned the Seal of Biliteracy in 2023

4,128

Scholars enrolled in one of 45 CTE courses offering dual credit.

student outcomes

87%

Graduation Rate

for the class of 2022, back up to pre-pandemic levels!

50%

enrolled in college

fifty-percent of the Class of 2021 enrolled in a 2 or 4-year college program within the first year after graduation.

80%

Persisted in college

eighty-percent of scholars in the class of 2020 who enrolled in a 4-year institution persisted through the first year.

73.6%

high school scholars

completed a dual credit course in 2022

STRATEGIC PLAN

The Early Years

THE EARLY YEARS: BUILDING THE FOUNDATION

Every student scholar will enter kindergarten ready to learn with the social/emotional skills that will propel each student to meet or exceed grade level standards in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics by the end of third grade.

Whole child

WHOLE CHILD:Thriving, Confident, Responsible Individuals

Every student scholar will be empowered and prepared to develop personal responsibility in order to be positive, productive members of society.

active learners

Active Learners: Engaged, Empowered, Critical Thinkers

content-Area Competence

Content-Area Competence: Mastery of All Subjects

Every student scholar will receive equitable opportunity for success, and will meet or exceed standards of performance in all subjects by the end of each grade.

persistence to graduation

Persistence to graduation: High School Graduation Through Successful Transitions

Every student scholar will successfully navigate the critical transitions in their schooling, and will graduate from high school ready for college, career, and post-secondary experiences.

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WELCOME TO THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR

Graduation 2024

WELCOME TO THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR.

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THE EARLY YEARS: BUILDING THE FOUNDATION

WHOLE CHILD:Thriving, Confident, Responsible Individuals

Active Learners: Engaged, Empowered, Critical Thinkers

Content-Area Competence: Mastery of All Subjects

Persistence to graduation: High School Graduation Through Successful Transitions