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Explorer Academy is the K-12 online school option in South Kitsap School District that offers a hybrid of online instruction and on-campus instruction with teacher support. Students receive most of their instruction at home from a parent-partner using South Kitsap provided materials. As a public school, there are no additional fees. Families receive face-to-face guidance and support from Explorer teachers and other staff.
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![Welcome To South Kitsap High School Assistant Principal Scott Yingling!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748017866/skschoolsorg/cbycrbhye7doqjote55f/ScottYinglingThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748017866/skschoolsorg/cbycrbhye7doqjote55f/ScottYinglingThumbnail.png","width":380}])
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Love People -
We believe people come first and they are the most important resource in South Kitsap. For people to feel that they belong, they need to feel respected, trusted and loved. We recognize the power of relationships and the impact of genuine interpersonal connections. We assume positive intent and seek to understand diverse perspectives in all interactions.
Get Better Every Day -
We believe in the ability to improve. We invest in the success of others and celebrate growth and achievement. We are generous with both praise and support. We lift each other up and do everything we can to prevent others from failing. We are resilient and don’t back down from blazing a new trail of progress and improvement.
Know Your Purpose -
We are passionate about our purpose of supporting South Kitsap students from pre-kindergarten through graduation and beyond. We invest in building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. To do this, we need to be our best as the adults in the system. We build and nurture relationships with parents as learning partners as we walk shoulder to shoulder with students. We are all leaders in the system and take great pride and ownership in our work.
Think Big -
We fearlessly strive for excellence while accepting that setbacks are inevitable. We believe that achieving our Top 5 vision requires high expectations and willingness to take risks. We embrace change positively, constantly asking “Is this the best way?”. We set personal goals and team targets to drive improvement. We embrace new and innovative ideas to move us toward our vision.
Attitude of Gratitude -
We are thankful to be part of South Kitsap School District and freely express gratitude to people for the work they do. We are a living culture that builds trust and inspires greatness. Through our actions, we build a sense of belonging and accomplishment. We are stronger together and strive to create an environment that is safe and empowering.
Academic Goals
Wellness & Family Support
Visit the DOH Safety Study Hall website, a place for schools, students, and families to learn about safety topics.
Budget and Stewardship
SKSD is fiscally responsible and uses resources effectively and equitably to support dynamic teaching and learning.
Safety
South Kitsap School District will create and maintain safe learning and working environments that promote academic excellence, wellness, and efficient use of resources.
Community
SKSD partners with the community to ensure student success. Strong communities build strong schools, and strong schools build strong communities.
Join Our Team!
We are hiring for teachers, bus drivers, para educators, psychologists, and more. See a listing of all the career opportunities at the link below.
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