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==Location== |
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The Overlake School is currently located in [[Redmond, Washington]]. It moved from its original location, in the area of [[Washington]] known as [[Overlake]]. It retrofitted a barn to facilitate its needs with the help of students. Since then, it has been expanding with new buildings such as a Performing Arts Center (opened [[2000]]) and a new gym (opened [[2005]]). Overlake has had to buy more land for these buildings. It currently occupies 75 acres. Its students also create heavy traffic in an otherwise rural and tranquil farm area. These factors have been a cause of tension between Overlake and its neighbors. |
The Overlake School is currently located in [[Redmond, Washington]]. It moved from its original location, in the area of [[Washington]] known as [[Overlake]]. It retrofitted a barn to facilitate its needs with the help of students. Since then, it has been expanding with new buildings such as a Performing Arts Center (opened [[2000]]) and a new gym (opened [[2005]]). Overlake has had to buy more land for these buildings. It currently occupies 75 acres. Its students also create heavy traffic in an otherwise rural and tranquil farm area. These factors have been a cause of tension between Overlake and its neighbors. In addition to the main school buildings, the school's land also includes the headmaster's home, a parent center (formerly a neighbors property), several athletic fields, and a ropes course. |
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==Mission== |
==Mission== |
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Revision as of 19:01, 28 June 2005
== Summary ==
The Overlake School is a private school with 475 students. It was founded in 1967. It describes itself as a "non-sectarian, co-ed, college prep day school". The school emphasizes the humanities curriculum and strong relationships between teachers and students.
Location
The Overlake School is currently located in Redmond, Washington. It moved from its original location, in the area of Washington known as Overlake. It retrofitted a barn to facilitate its needs with the help of students. Since then, it has been expanding with new buildings such as a Performing Arts Center (opened 2000) and a new gym (opened 2005). Overlake has had to buy more land for these buildings. It currently occupies 75 acres. Its students also create heavy traffic in an otherwise rural and tranquil farm area. These factors have been a cause of tension between Overlake and its neighbors. In addition to the main school buildings, the school's land also includes the headmaster's home, a parent center (formerly a neighbors property), several athletic fields, and a ropes course.
Mission
The Overlake Mission Statement has four main points:
Inspire Excellence Develop Intellectual Curiosity Teach Responsibility Foster a Compassionate Community