Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic CEEB code 480067 Tuition 21,195 USD Mascot Crusader | Established 1980 President John T. Kennedy Phone +1 425-295-3000 | |
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Eastside catholic school 2016 making a difference effort
Eastside Catholic School is a private Catholic secondary school located in Sammamish, Washington, a suburb east of Seattle within the Archdiocese of Seattle. It has a faith-based educational program for students in grades 6 through 12.
Contents
- Eastside catholic school 2016 making a difference effort
- Description
- History
- Sporting Championships
- Fight song
- Notable alumni
- References
Description
Founded by parents in 1980, the school is governed by an elected board of trustees. It is accredited by the state of Washington, the Northwest Association of Independent Schools and the Northwest Association of Schools. It is a member of the National Catholic Education Association. The school has approximately 925 students, 120 faculty members and 4 counselors. The athletics mascot is the Crusader and the school colors are orange and navy blue.
Eastside Catholic also offers an integrated special education program for high school students called the Options Program.
History
The idea for Eastside Catholic originated in 1974 and the new school opened its doors in 1980 in downtown Bellevue.
For the first nine years, the campus was south of the Bellevue Square mall, at the former Bellevue Junior High School (old Bellevue High), which is now the Downtown Park.
The next campus was also rented from the Bellevue School District at the former Ringdall Junior High (1970–87) at 11650 SE 60th Street in Newport Hills. Eastside Catholic was located at that campus for nineteen years, from 1989 to June 2008.
In August 2008, Eastside Catholic opened a new $42 million campus in the city of Sammamish. The school also included an expansion to include grades 6–8.
The school made headlines when the resignation of vice-principal Mark Zmuda was announced in December 2013. Media reports said he was asked to resign because of his same-sex marriage in July 2013. Over 400 students conducted a sit-in protest in his support, with teachers giving their consent as well. The school stated in a letter to parents that "Mark's same-sex marriage over the summer violated his employment contract with the school" and that they had been "directed to comply with the teachings of the church". In response to the student's protest, the school administration stated that students would be sent home for any additional campus protests. This failed to quell the controversy, and on January 22, 2014, the president of the school resigned. The school board of trustees accepted her resignation, saying that "For Sister Mary it was a difficult but necessary decision so that a new leader can be brought in to ensure the entire Eastside Catholic community is on a positive path forward."
Sporting Championships
Eastside Catholic has won six state titles:
Fight song
Catch the Spirit Eastside Catholic,
The Crusaders won't be beat,
Our opponents learn the lesson
As we push them to defeat.
Give 'em all we've got and then some!
They'll remember Eastside's name.
As we're marching on to victory,
As Crusaders win this game!
Notable alumni
Max Hudgins - class valedictorian and president of the United States