Tacoma Public School District

Community Profile

Located at the foot of Mount Rainier and along the shores of Commencement Bay in Washington State, Tacoma is recognized as a livable and progressive international city. With a population of more than 201,700 residents, the city that incorporated in 1884 has grown from its historical roots as a home of sawmills and a bustling port that exported goods around the world to a center for international exports, the arts and healthy, affordable living. 66 miles of shoreline and many parks, including Point Defiance Park with a world-class zoo and aquarium, Seattle, ocean beaches and mountains are all within easy driving distance. The Tacoma Dome hosts sports and entertainment activities, and Cheney Stadium is home to a professional AAA baseball team.

People of all ages enjoy numerous museums, such as the Washington State Historical Museum, the Tacoma Art Museum and the Museum of Glass; theater productions; art galleries; a fine library system; musical entertainment; and many local events.

Tacoma also has several universities: the University of Puget Sound, Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Washington Tacoma.

Special Comment

The Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) is the third largest district in Washington State and has been a "lighthouse" district for many years and often leads the way for the state's 296 districts in piloting new programs and implementing innovative ideas.

Community Information

Tacoma is 40 minutes south of Seattle and surrounded by beautiful west coast nature. Tacoma itself is the third biggest city in the state of Washington, and has many options available for cultural, shopping or sport diversions.

Dates

Estimated Start Date: Autumn-Early September, Spring- Early January

Estimated End Date: Autumn-Mid December, Spring- Mid June

Foreign Languages:

Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Spanish
 

Arts:

Band, Orchestra, Choir, Ceramics, Drawing, Glass, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Dance, Theatre

AP Courses:

Art History
Biology
English Language and Composition
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
U.S. History
World History

Sports:

Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs:

Amnesty International
Animation
Chess
Fishing
French Language
Future Business Leaders of America
German
Habitat for Humanity
Key
Math
Mock Trial
National Honor Society
Spanish Language
Student Council

Partial List of College and University Acceptances:

• Pacific State University, Whitman University, Occidental College, Western Washington University, Yale University,Evergeen College, Washington University in St. Louis

Closest International and Local Airports:

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)