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• We are open during the school year from 6:30 to 9:00 AM before school and 3:00 to 6:00 PM after school. Next year (2015-16) school start and end times may change. For the most part, BT will follow Pathfinder K-8 start/end times, although some buses may leave as late as 9:00 AM.
• We are open all school days (except BT professional development days - see "School Year Calendar" for more information), all early dismissal days and only certain vacation days. (See the B.T. Yearly Schedule for more information.)
• We offer a drop-in option as space is available.
• Blazing Trails accepts DSHS, City and U.W. subsidies and has limited scholarships or work-trade opportunities at the Director's discretion.
• Our goal is to inspire positive self-esteem, respect for self and others and a sense of responsibility for one's own behavior.
• Parents/Guardians are always welcome to drop by to share their experiences or to just "hang out" and play with us!
• Blazing Trails is a non-profit organization with its own governing council and is run through Pathfinder's PTSA.
• Blazing Trails maintains at least an 11 to 1 student/adult ratio. This ratio may vary due to the needs of individual activities (ie. outdoor games may have up to a 15:1 ratio whereas an art project could end up with a 6:1 ratio).
• We have use of Pathfinder's playground, grass fields, cafeteria and gym facilities.
• We provide healthy snacks.
• Our curriculum is child-centered, culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate. Activities include, but are not limited to:
Movement
Sports and outdoor play
Science discoveries
Cooking
Story reading and telling
Building/construction
Imaginative play
Beading, sewing and other
arts & crafts
Table games
Field trips during vacations
Theme and club activities
Individual study
• "Homework Club" is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons to help 1st through 6th graders with their homework. Students may choose to attend on their own or there's also a sign up sheet if you wish to make attendance regular. Please, feel free to speak with the Head teacher concerning your child's needs or to ask for more information
• We follow Pathfinder K-8's schedule. Check SPS website:
www.seattleschools.org for any schedule changes.