About the School
We named our school in honor of Louis Braille, the Frenchman who devised the raised dot method of reading and writing known today as braille.
The Louis Braille School is approved by the Washington State Board of Education as a private school for children who are blind or partially sighted. The School offers a full-time academic program September through June. Students attend classes Monday through Friday, except for scheduled holidays and vacations, and return to their homes in the evening. A summer camp is available in July. The Louis Braille School serves children from kindergarten through grade eight.
Traditional school subjects such as reading, writing, spelling, math, science, social studies, music, art, health, physical education, and computer skills are taught during the ten-month school year.
In addition, students receive instruction in orientation and mobility, social proficiency, and skills of everyday living that promote independence. These skills are an integral part of every activity throughout the school day.
Through use of creative teaching approaches and specialized tools and equipment, every aspect of the curriculum is fully accessible to visually impaired students.
Small classes, individualized teaching methods, and much praise and encouragement create a positive learning environment in which students build self-esteem and confidence.