Our program serves students from all over the Seattle/Eastside metropolitan area. These gifted children come from many racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, and over 65% of them self-identify as people of color. In addition, our program serves students with many different learning profiles, strengths, and areas of growth.
SCDS has a schoolwide commitment to belonging. We want to make sure that all our students, their families, and our employees feel valued for their identities, cultures, and beliefs. In particular, we know that a sense of belonging is beneficial to students and to the school community as a whole. Students who feel a sense of belonging have a strong sense of identity, and they perceive themselves to be more competent and autonomous. They have high levels of intrinsic motivation, engagement, and performance. Importantly, a sense of belonging helps students cultivate positive attitudes toward themselves, the school, and their teachers and peers.
