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Our mission: Every student is empowered with the skills to reach their full potential in school, work, and community as lifelong learners

2024 - 2025 School Year Information

What's New

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Short Courses

Washington State School for the Blind is proud to offer our Short Courses in specific areas of need for blind and low vision students.

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Breakfast!
Rise and Ready Breakfast Next Year - Starting the Day Strong

One of WSSB's core values is continuous improvement.

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2024 - 2025 School Information
Key Dates, New Student and Family Orientation, 2024 - 2025 Bell Schedule 
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2024-2025 Bell Schedule

 

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Skyward family and student access for classes, attendance, schedule, and grades

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Google Classroom Learning Management System

Report Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying

 

Essential Skills Resources

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Essential Skills - These skills are specific to WSSB students, yet may be more widely applied. While the first part of the year was spent focusing on developing these skill areas, these are skills will last the entire year and benefit students well beyond.

Shifting to Standards Based Grading

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Standards Based Grading - WSSB is transitioning our grading practices to more accurately reflect each student’s demonstration of their learning through standards-based grades. Grades communicate how students are progressing with their learning based on standards.