ABOUT RISE UP ACADEMY
Rise Up Academy was started to provide a healthy and stimulating environment for children ages 2½ through 12. An atmosphere flourishing with love and positive reinforcements is built into the fabric of the school.
AN INDIVIDUAL APPROACH
RUA takes an individualized approach to education. We are attentive to the emotional, social, physical and mental needs of our students. Some children require more attention and instruction than others. Our classroom assistants and teachers aides work closely with these children to keep them on pace with the rest of the students in the class. We staff each class with a teacher and an assistant for the special needs of that classroom. Our instructors offer each child the highest quality of education possible. The staff operates as a closely-knit group.
RUA is a private school certified by Washington State Board of Education. We offer year-round preschool, Pre- Kindergarten and an all-day kindergarten program. All programs are very advance.
The school approaches education in a caring manner while setting expectations high and involving parents as partners every step of the way. We also teach the children how to speak publicly. RUA continues to develop its curriculum to bring out the best in all children and prepare them for the world at large as informed and productive citizens.
OUR CLASSROOMS
- Bright classrooms
- New furniture
- Outdoor garden
- Indoor play areas
- Full library
- Computer and media rooms
MISSION, VISION AND VALUES
Mission:
Provide a high quality innovative academic experience stimulating a child's enthusiasm for learning throughout their educational career and beyond.
Vision:
To be a recognized leader in early childhood education.
Values:
- Service: We are passionately committed to providing outstanding service learning opportunities for our students and families throughout the community.
- Student-Centered: We are passionately committed to placing the needs of students at the forefront of our decisions
- Excellence: We are passionately committed to achieve the greatest level of excellence in education and everything we do being highly professional, innovative, creative and effective.
- Community: We are passionately committed to building a strong, healthy community with each other, students, and families.
SUPPORT
Rise Up Academy
Please consider supporting our efforts to provide an enriching academic journey that gets children excited for school and keeps them curious about learning not only during school but as they continue to grow, with a donation.
Community Recognition
RUA and the Operation Latchkey program have both been recognized and endorsed by a variety of individuals locally and nationally. Some of the those who have endorsed RUA are listed below:
Local Educators
- Dr. Andrew Griffith, Former Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Dr. Stephanie Salzman, Former RUA Board member and Former Dean of Woodring College of Education at Western Washington University
- Dr. Gloria Mitchell, Former principle of T.T. Minor Elementary School and former chair of RUA Board Advisory Committee
- Dr. Warren Buck, Former Chancellor of the University of Washington Bothell Campus
Guests and Supporters
- Tim Nowlis, former executive of the Boeing Company
- Rev. Martin Luther King III
- Bob Bavasi, Bavasi Sports
Local Elected Officials
- Former Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon (former RUA Board Member)
- Former Snohomish County Sheriff Rick Bart (former GTCLA Board Member)
- Former Snohomish County Executive Bob Drewel
- U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen
Athletes
- Nate McMillan (present supporter and Currently Head Coach of Indiana Pacers)
- Former Seattle Sonics player Rashard Lewis
- Former Seattle Seahawk Cornerback Shawn Springs
- Former Seahawk Ken Easley
- Former Seahawk Mack Strong
Nate McMillan and Rashard Lewis have also given their time and support to our annual basketball camp. Mark Sperandio, former owner of the Everett Aqua Sox has visited the school on a number of occasions and has graciously donated an industrial size refrigerator and stove to the school.
RUA has also established strong working relationships with qualified organizations that can provide consultation and assistance with social and health services.