Moving Beyond Bertschi A new world of possibilities

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"Bertschi students are receptive to the ideas of others, responsible, able to work well cooperatively, willing to take risks, creative, and confident."
—Director of Admission, Seattle-area middle school

"Bertschi is a place where kids can be themselves and are valued for it.  The community learns and practices kindness and compassion with the kids.  These are skills that will help my child for the rest of her life, especially in middle school.  Bertschi is academically excellent and has a highly integrated and enriched program.  She is prepared!"   
—Parent of Class of 2007-2008 graduate

Next Steps
Each fall Bertschi hosts a Middle School Forum for fifth grade parents. This evening provides information about the variety of middle school options for students. Faculty and administration discuss ways for parents to find out more about schools and to learn about the process for applying to independent schools. Recent graduates return to share their middle school experiences with current fifth graders and answer their questions. Bertschi works closely with fifth grade students and parents as they make this important transition.

Schools that Bertschi graduates have attended include:

• Billings Middle School
• Bush School
• Eckstein Middle School
• Evergreen School
• Forest Ridge School
• Lakeside School
• Northwest School
• Overlake School
• St. Joseph’s School
• Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences
• Seattle Country Day School
• Seattle Girls’ School
• University Prep
• Villa Academy