Summit Classical Christian School



		Washington State Recognizes Summit as a Private Instructional Institution Summit Classical Christian School was recently and formally recognized by the Washington State Board of Instruction as a private institution, authorized to operate in the state according to WAC 180-90-112. Why? Washington State Law (RCW 28A.225.010) requires children to be educated in a public school, a private school or in a home-based environment. Since Summit is neither a public or home school, we were required to register as a private school in order to assist our parents and families with complying with state law (MATT 22:21). Some schools operating in a private environment elect not to register with the state forcing families to submit applications to the state as a home-based school otherwise be in violation of the RCW. Does Mean ... There are many benefits to schools like Summit to register for private school status. Some of the benefits include: Summit school, staff, and families are in compliance with state law. Ease of transfer of students to/from Summit is improved as a state approved institution. Recognition of student applications for state colleges and university. Secondary students are eligible for state grants and scholarships. Assists certified teaching staff in maintaining teaching credentials. Recognized eligibility for secondary students to participate in WIAA sports and activities (see WIAA membership Section 3.1.0). Reduces state taxes imposed on school. Doesn't Mean ... While the state has reviewed and approved Summit's application as a private institution, there are some things this approval does not mean, including: Washington State does not dictate Summit's curriculum (except for requiring general hours in core subjects (e.g., math, reading, etc.) of which Summit far exceeds) Washington State does not evaluate the quality, level, or composition of Summit's curriculum. For example, state officials do not review material to make sure it doesn't include religious content that conflicts with constitutional separation of church and state law. Aside from the obvious requirement to be in compliance with state law, the benefits to Summit, our families, and students are numerous. Summit will continually review and maintain this annual status with Washington State. If at any time there is ever concern that state law infringes on Summit's mission and vision to teach from a Biblical worldview based on the full council of God or violates God's word, Summit will reconsider this process, evaluate alternatives and determine the best option that first, glorifies and obeys God and second, obeys the law of the Land. Links: RCW 28A.225.010: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28A.225.010 WAC 180-90-122 (private school definition): http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=180-90-112 WAC 180-90-160 (standards): http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=180-90-160 WIAA: http://www.wiaa.com Form more information, call Summit at 425-888-7227 or contact any one of Summit's Board of Directors or general information at info@summitclassical.org.

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