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Spectrum Community School was an alternative high school in Kingston, Washington, United States. It was a part of the
North Kitsap School District North Kitsap School District 400 is the school district serving the northern portion of Kitsap County, including the communities of Poulsbo, Keyport, Port Gamble, Hansville, Indianola, Suquamish, and Kingston, Washington. Poulsbo Schools Pou ...
. The school had been running for over 20 years, and earned two awards of Special Merit from the Grammy Foundation in
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. The school was designed for students searching for a nontraditional learning environment that embraced diversity, inclusion, different learning styles and preferences, tools, and a student empowered curriculum. The school sponsored exchange programs with
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. The school promoted social responsibility, respect for cultural diversity and appreciation for
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, and was founded with the support of North Kitsap School District and Chris Wendelyn in 1986. Courses met all requirements for a formal STEM education and graduation with a high school diploma. Course design enabled students to integrate areas of interest to strengthen engagement and learning in critical areas of study. School leadership and faculty engaged local communities, traditions, and partnerships to strengthen student inclusion, engagement, and respect. Courses also supported onsite and distance learning objectives. Spectrum Community School was located on the same campus as the future Kingston High School. High schools in Kitsap County, Washington Public high schools in Washington (state) 1984 establishments in Washington (state) 2010 disestablishments in Washington (state) Educational institutions established in 1984 Educational institutions disestablished in 2010 {{Washington-school-stub