Tonasket Choice High School
Who Are We?
History:
The Choice High School has been a part of the Tonasket School
District since it opened in 1995. At its start, the program was
developed by cooperation between parents, the community and the school
district to meet the needs of a number of high school aged students who
had dropped out of school, or students that just needed a different environment. Choice High School has evolved over the years into a Big Picture Learning School to serve
students with a wide range of needs and backgrounds.
Who Are Our Students?
There is no one kind of “Choice School Student.” We see every
student as an individual who has specific strengths and deficits to be
welcomed and addressed. Our students are kind, motivated and excited about learning.
Benefits for Students:
Nearly all students who enroll in Choice High School see great improvements in
their reading, writing and math skills. For most students, the extra
attention and care they receive at school translates to a more positive attitude about school and ultimately,
graduation. Many students describe the atmosphere in our building as
“like a family.” Students report feeling “safe and comfortable.” We like
to feel that we have found a great balance of meeting learning
requirements and the ability to play, smile and laugh every day.