The first step in enrolling at Cascade is to watch our Open House video. Please contact the main office at cascadeparentpartnership@seattleschools.org for the link.

A tour of Cascade is a part of our enrollment process, after you have watched our open house video. Tours are generally held on the first and third weeks of each month, but there are certain times (late August/June, during school breaks, etc.) that tours may not be available. However, we do have a building tour video up on our website that you can watch at any time!

A parent or adult guardian must be on-site with each student. An adult guardian can look many different ways here, but a student is most successful if that same adult is also the primary facilitator of the student’s education; committed to fully participating in on-site learning as needed and home extension work. 

Yes. Cascade welcomes younger siblings during the school day under the supervision of their parent or adult guardian. We provide outdoor play spaces, an age-appropriate indoor playroom and a community Commons room for cooking meals and gathering to network with other families. You design your school-age student’s schedule and time on-site to meet the needs of your entire family.

Cascade follows the Seattle Public Schools requirements for out of district enrollment. More information can be found on the SPS Non-Resident Student Enrollment page.

Out of district enrollment for new students is only possible at the beginning of the school year. The deadline to submit a Choice Transfer request is August 31st each year.

You will need to turn in a Choice Transfer form within 10 days of being at your new address. Please also contact our main office, so that we can update your address in our system.

Yes, a parent or adult guardian must be able to attend monthly Student Learning Plan (SLP) meetings with their SLP Counselor and come prepared to discuss their student’s abilities, needs and progress in our program. Parents also guide all off-site learning and are expected to report their progress in the SLP Meetings.

No yellow bus transportation is provided by the District for students enrolled at Cascade. Youth ORCA cards for children ages 6 to 18 are free, and can be requested at FreeYouthTransitPass.com. Parents must provide their own transportation either by Metro bus with their student or other means.

Not necessarily, but you may check with your student’s teacher if you would like to be in class with them.

Most families spend time in the commons, library, or family playroom while their students are in class. Parents may be asked to help in class if students need extra support.

Students working below grade level in math reading writing are eligible for LAB classes. Students are assigned Lab Classes through Counselor/Teacher recommendation. Talk to your counselor if you think your student should be taking a lab class.

Certificated classes have a limit of 16 students, and most contractor/elective classes have a limit of 12 students.

No, the needs of a Behavior Modification program are not compatible with our Parent Partnership model and the reporting requirements for our Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) program to the State.

Maybe. We do offer IEP support for students whose needs can be met within our Parent Partnership model. Please contact us to discuss what type of IEP support we may be able to provide for your student.