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.
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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:
Career Academy
International Academy
The Internet Academy – operating since 1996, the oldest online school in Washington State
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 exist for social interaction. 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.
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).