Founded in 1988, in Redmond, Washington, The Bear Creek School is an independent classical Christian school that believes only when faith, mind, and heart are fed together can students experience the fullness of education. Bear Creek’s college preparatory academics include honors and Advanced Placement courses taught in small classes by dedicated teachers in a supportive Christian community.
The Bear Creek School is invested in students and intentional in outcome. By teaching students how to think, instead of what to think, Bear Creek prepares students for success beyond the classroom. Providing a classical education with a rigorous curriculum taught from a Christian worldview equips students to lead by engaging the world with wisdom, compassion, and courage.
Head of School/Principal
Patrick Carruth
Religious affiliation
Christian
NWAIS status
Accredited member
Student Body
Coed
Sibling discount
Yes
School highlights
Preschool to Graduation, individualized math, weekly chapel, Shakespeare immersion, foreign languages, eleven AP classes, JanTerm Course, thriving athletics program.
Special programs
Bear Creek Summer Camp offers four unique programs: Sports and Athletics, Arts and Crafts, Science and Technology, and Academic and Life Skills.
Learning support
Homework help for grades 3-8 is available during our after school program.
Before/after school activities
Bear Creek Plus is designed especially for parents who can’t easily pick up children immediately after school and/or those looking for additional enrichment opportunities beyond the school day.
Arts programs
Students may participate in four separate year-round vocal and instrumental performance groups, as well as two theatre performances each year.
Sports programs (Boys)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports programs (Girls)
- Basketball
- Cheer
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Advanced Placement or honors classes
Students have the opportunity to enroll in the following Advancement Placement courses: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English, Language and Composition, U.S. History, European History, Music Theory, Calculus, AB, Calculus BC, Statistics.
College preparation
Two advisors will partner with you in grades 9-12 as you envision your future, plan your course sequence, develop a strong collegiate eligibility and leadership profile, tap college connections, and strategically select your “best fit” colleges. Bear Creek uses Family Connection by Naviance, a comprehensive online service offering a plethora of college and career planning tools and resources.
Graduation requirements
Must complete a total of 27.0 credits minimum, 100 hours minimum of community service and the Senior Capstone Project.
Kindergarten schedule
Bear Creek offers 2/3 and full day kindergarten.
School news
In the fall of 2015, we officially opened our new 50,000 square-foot Upper School building and Performing Arts Center, adjacent to the K-8 Main Building on Redmond Campus. The new building has a distinctive collegiate style designed to shape the way students collaborate, build community, and fully invest in the high school experience.
Email: chazeltine@tbcs.org
