FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rainier Prep Public Charter School Opening Fall 2015

Seattle, WA (November 3, 2014)—Approved as one of Washington’s first public charter schools, Rainier Prep plans to open its doors to students in fall 2015 in the Highline area, providing families with a new option for middle school.

Rainier Prep is a free 5th – 8th grade middle school open to all students and modeled after some of the highest performing public charter schools in the country. Rainier Prep’s experienced faculty and staff are committed to academic excellence for every student. They will implement an innovative educational model that provides a rigorous college prep education emphasizing foundational skill building, critical thinking and personalized support. Rainier Prep plans to graduate all eighth graders ready to enter high school on a firm pathway to college.

Rainier Prep’s approach is to specifically build foundational skills in literacy and math, use inquiry-based learning through “challenges” that promote real world learning, and develop leadership. Our experienced founding team will be relentless in pursuit of our mission.

Rainier Prep is committed to a rigorous college prep curriculum that will support, challenge and inspire all students who walk through its school doors. Maggie O’Sullivan, Rainier Prep’s Founding Leader comments: “Rainier Prep offers families a new choice and gives educators the flexibility to innovate to best meet each child’s needs.”

Rainier Prep is NOW ENROLLING current 4th & 5th graders (to be 5th & 6th graders in fall 2015) and is hosting info meetings in different locations throughout November (see details below)

Info Meetings:

Wednesday, November 5, 20146:30-7:30pmDes Moines Library (main meeting room)21620 11th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198

Tuesday, November 18, 20146:30-7:30pmWhite Center Library (main meeting room)11220 16th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98146

About Rainier Prep: Rainier Prep is a public charter middle school open to all students focused on preparing students for college and leadership in the community. Rainier Prep will bring an innovative educational model that will provide a rigorous college prep education emphasizing foundational skill building, critical thinking and personalized support.

For more information, please contact Maggie O’Sullivan at mosullivan@rainierprep.org or visit us online at www.rainierprep.org .