Preference goes to siblings to keep families together. Siblings are placed first, lottery selections are made, then a waiting list is maintained for each age group. K-8 School is a school of choice where parents are involved on a daily basis. Parents must also attend monthly meetings, participate on a school committee, and drive or chaperone on at least two field trips per year. Maplewood Co-op families assist the school in a variety of ways, such as leading small group lessons, creating special projects, and sharing talents and hobbies.
Parental involvement enriches the learning experience for children.
Preference goes to siblings to help keep families together. The Options Program is a district-wide program closely linked to the District's secondary schools. It serves as an intervention for students who have difficulties remaining in school, and helps them make the transition back to a traditional school building. The program assists students in acquiring the emotional and educational skills necessary to successfully complete a traditional program and graduate. Scriber Lake High School is a school of choice for students in the Edmonds School District.