Swan School Mission Statement

About Swan School

We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Port Townsend, Washington, on school-owned grounds that include four classrooms, a kitchen and activity room, an ever-growing library and a large grassy and wooded playground. Our core values guide our learning:

Community
Children and adults work and play together in a safe and supportive community.

Academic Challenge
We create a learning environment that inspires reaching excellence in academics and in life.

Creativity
We foster curiosity about the world through a rich environment that encourages innovative thought and personal expression.

Compassion
We cultivate empathy for ourselves, fellow beings and the environment and respect our interconnectedness.

Leadership
Our educational framework and daily practices are structured to develop leadership skills.

Enjoyment
Our learning is dynamic and infused with laughter, joy and playfulness.

Why Choose Swan School?

• Intimate, safe, and nurturing learning environment
• Experienced, innovative, enthusiastic, and accessible teachers
• Multiage classrooms
• Project-based interdisciplinary curriculum
• Low student-teacher ratios
• Personalized instruction
• Well-rounded music program
• Spanish beginning in Kindergarten
• Eco-friendly classrooms
• A close-knit group of wonderful kids and involved families!