Harry S. Truman High School (Federal Way)

Harry S. Truman High School is a high school located in Federal Way, Washington, United States. It's part of the Federal Way Public Schools District.

For other schools named after Harry Truman, see Truman High School.

Harry S. Truman High School
Location
31455 28th Avenue
Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: (253) 945-5800
Coordinates47.3192°N 122.299°W / 47.3192; -122.299
Information
TypePublic
Established1996
School districtFederal Way Public Schools
PrincipalRon Mayberry
Enrollment175 (2012) [1]
302 (Internet Academy 2012)[2]
Mascot
Colors		Bulldog
Hunter green & white
Websitehttp://schools.fwps.org/truman/

Truman features
  • Modified school calendar
  • Ability to take online courses through the Internet Academy
  • Family involvement
  • Individual learning plan
  • Authentic project assessments
  • Rigorous academic standards
  • College prep and planning
  • Building and celebrating a diverse community
  • Respect for multiculturalism
  • Parent involvement in student work
  • Support for parents
  • Level 1 (freshman and sophomores) & Level 2 (juniors and seniors)

Truman High School has three academies:[3]

  • Career Academy
  • International Academy
  • The Internet Academy – operating since 1996, the oldest online school in Washington State[4]

Facilities

The 23,300 SF building was designed for two semi-independent schools that accommodate 100 students each within an adaptable shell. Large multi-purpose areas for social interaction reinforce a sense of school community . Individual student workstations facilitate personalized activities and project-based learning. The school was designed to serve at-risk students, often one step from dropping out of school, through supporting small learning communities which reinforces personal connections within an open environment. Photos of the facility can be viewed at the architect's website.

The design was recognized as a finalist for the 2003 CEFPI James D. MacConnell Award for Excellence in School Design.[5]

The school shares a campus with the Federal Way Head Start facility, the Truman Garden, and the EX3 Ron Sandwith Teen Center (Boys and Girls Clubs of King County).[6]

References
  1. Truman HS Principal Message. Retrieved January 5, 2013
  2. OSPI School Report Card 2011–12. Retrieved January 5, 2013
  3. School District website Archived August 30, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  4. Internet Academy webpage. Retrieved January 5, 2013
  5. Mahlum Architects
  6. Boys and Girls Clubs of King County
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