DS in Brief

Founded:

1990 by Dori J. Bower

President:

Andrew Wahl

Head of School:

Jeffrey D. Woolley

Locations:

Bellevue, Issaquah, Seattle, and Woodinville, WA campuses.

Students:

135 students (on average), grades 1-12

Class Size:

1

Student/Teacher Ratio:

1:1

Staff

Dartmoor School employs a phenomenal group of individuals who understand the unique setting of personalized education. Educational staff hold a bachelor's degree or higher in their area of expertise, and, regardless of their roles, combine enthusiasm for learning with a dedication to the individual needs of our diverse population of students.

Trainings

Staff or professionals present monthly trainings on topics ranging from the medical aspects of ADHD to teaching students with Asperger's.

Academics

Dartmoor designs a unique academic program for each of its students. An academic program might include an array of courses, or simply consist of one supplemental or credit-bearing course. All programs, however, combine adaptability with precision to address student goals effectively. 

Tuition & Fees

Because costs vary depending on the nature of an enrollment, please contact Admissions at (425) 885-6296 or admissions@dartmoorschool.org to request more information, including pricing for specific programs.

College Matriculation

Dartmoor students have continued their studies at a variety of four year colleges and universities, including Evergreen State, Georgetown, Pennsylvania State, Seattle University, St. Martin's, University of Washington, Washington State, Western Oregon, and Western Washington. View DS's college profile.

Technology

Since its founding in 1990, Dartmoor has embraced technology to enhance student learning opportunities. A number of courses utilize standardsbased digital content allowing for multi-sensory engagement, integrated assessment, as well as differentiation for students in need of academic remediation or acceleration. Students learn how to research topics online, how to determine legitimate and reliable web-based sources of information, and how to traverse the virtual world of the Internet conscientiously and responsibly. Dartmoor continually seeks innovative ways in which to deliver superiorindividualized instruction and augment student learning via technology.

Summer Session

Alongside its full range of one-to-one credit and supplemental academic courses, Dartmoor offers a number of summer specific options, including middle school, high school, and college preparatory programs. 

Accreditation & Approvals

Accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC); approved by the Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) as a private school and Non-Public Agency (NPA); high school coursework approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA); SEVIS approved.

Affiliations

ADD Resources; Association of Educational Therapists (AET); Council for Exceptional Children (CEC); Learning Disabilities Association (LDA); Washington Federation of Independent Schools (WFIS).