Academics

The Tacoma Public Schools provides a wide variety of academic programs for students of all abilities and needs. The district has alternative programs for students who do better in the non-traditional classroom, a K-8 Montessori School and rigorous Highly Capable programs, a Middle Years Programme (pre-IB), an International Baccalaureate (IB) program and Advanced Placement classes.

Curriculum

The mission of the Curriculum and Instruction Department is to support high student academic achievement by providing standards-based unified K-12 curricula and materials grounded in effective instructional practices and designing professional development that supports building-based implementation plans.

Arts

Programs

Educational programs are designed to supplement, support and enrich core curriculum areas. To find out how, follow the links below, or contact Program and Learning Support at 253.571.1156.

Career & Technical Education

Challenge/Highly Capable

Community Based Transition