Come with curiosity.
A visit should help you understand what it would feel like to learn here.
Call the office to discuss a visit and confirm the appointment before traveling. Let us know the student’s current grade, intended entry year, who plans to attend, and any accessibility or communication needs to discuss.
Before you set out.
- Confirm the date, time, meeting point, and expected visit length.
- Ask about parking, public transportation, the entrance to use, and any arrival instructions.
- Check whether your student should bring anything or prepare for a conversation.
- Discuss accessibility needs and who to contact if you are delayed.
The Street View at the bottom of this page shows the address using Google imagery from June 2022. It can help with orientation, but it does not establish current entrances or school arrangements.
Questions students can make their own.
In the classroom
What kinds of questions do students discuss? How do you get feedback when an assignment needs more work?
Finding your place
How does a new student meet people? What happens in Compass Advisory?
Following an interest
What does participation in a club involve? How could a language interest develop into a capstone?
Getting support
Who can I approach if I feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure whom to ask?
Look closely at the everyday.
Ask about the practical details that shape a week: arrival, dismissal, meals, technology, workload, communication, and support. Bring the context that matters to your child rather than trying to ask every possible question.
To understand the academic experience, ask how placement works, how progress is communicated, and how the school responds when a student needs a different approach. For costs, ask to review the award and fee information that would apply to your family.
After the visit.
Give your student the first chance to reflect. What felt engaging? What was difficult to picture? What question did they forget to ask? Compare notes, record any commitments or follow-up items, and check remaining uncertainties with the office.
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Make the visit useful for your family
Before visiting, choose three or four questions that matter most to your student. You might focus on classroom discussion, language study, how students receive feedback, or the balance between schoolwork and other responsibilities. Students should have space to ask their own questions and describe what they hope to find in a high school.
Plan the journey to 4500 Dix St NE at a time that resembles the commute you would actually make. Confirm the appointment, arrival instructions, accessibility needs, and who will attend. The Street View image is a location reference; it does not replace current directions or a confirmed visit arrangement.
