The FASPS Approach
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Unique Aspects of the FASPS Program
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Overall Philosophy
At FASPS, we blend the high standards of the French educational model with the best practices of the US education system to set children up for success.
Across all grade levels, our school fosters a community where every student is valued for their unique perspective. We celebrate the richness of cultural diversity, and through age-appropriate curriculum and experiences, we ensure that every child is equipped with the tools they need to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.
Across all grade levels, our school fosters a community where every student is valued for their unique perspective. We celebrate the richness of cultural diversity, and through age-appropriate curriculum and experiences, we ensure that every child is equipped with the tools they need to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.
Grade Equivalencies
FASPS has crafted our French-language education based on the academic framework established by France's national education system. In the French model, early and primary schooling are organized into three multi-year cycles, each with specific learning objectives.
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Grade Eq
Cycle and Grade Conversion Chart
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Academic Growth & Achievement
Students at the French American School of Puget Sound consistently demonstrate strong academic growth and achievement. One way we measure that growth is through the MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessment, a widely used, research-based tool administered in schools around the world. Unlike traditional tests that capture performance at a single moment in time, MAP is adaptive—it adjusts in real time to each student’s responses. This allows teachers to see not only what students know, but how they are progressing and what they are ready to learn next.
MAP evaluates core academic areas including mathematics, reading, and language usage and provides a RIT score (Rasch Unit), which tracks growth on a consistent scale from year to year. Because the assessment is used internationally, it allows us to compare student performance against national and global benchmarks, as well as U.S. independent school norms.
FASPS students perform well above national and international averages across grade levels, with particularly strong results in mathematics and reading. In many grades, our students’ scores exceed those of U.S. private schools and significantly surpass global averages. These outcomes reflect the strength of our academic program and the depth of learning taking place in our bilingual classrooms.
MAP also measures growth over time, and our students consistently show meaningful year-to-year progress. This aligns with our instructional philosophy: students learn academic content in two languages, think critically, and approach problem-solving from multiple perspectives. The results we see across divisions are one indicator of how well students are developing these skills.
While no single assessment defines a student, MAP provides valuable insight that helps teachers tailor instruction and support each learner’s continued growth. Together with classroom work, projects, and teacher observations, these results reinforce what we see every day—FASPS students are engaged, confident learners thriving in a rigorous, supportive bilingual environment.
Testimonials
Academic Team
MERCER ISLAND
(Preschool, Elementary, Middle School)
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
info@fasps.org
(Preschool, Elementary, Middle School)
3795 East Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA 98040
(206) 275-3533
info@fasps.org
SEATTLE – CAPITOL HILL
(Preschool Campus)
1823 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 644-8348
info@fasps.org
(Preschool Campus)
1823 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 644-8348
info@fasps.org
Privacy Policy
French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) is committed to protecting the privacy and integrity of your personal information. The school does not market, trade, or otherwise share applicants' personal information with any organization or reporting service unless noted below. The school will limit its use of contact information of applicants for these purposes only: Review of credentials provided by the applicant, communication with applicants, internal communication with hiring personnel, screening checks for applicants who are offered a position and accepted by the applicant, and internal recordkeeping. By giving us your information, you are agreeing to this privacy policy and giving us permission to use your information for the stated purposes.
French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) is committed to protecting the privacy and integrity of your personal information. The school does not market, trade, or otherwise share applicants' personal information with any organization or reporting service unless noted below. The school will limit its use of contact information of applicants for these purposes only: Review of credentials provided by the applicant, communication with applicants, internal communication with hiring personnel, screening checks for applicants who are offered a position and accepted by the applicant, and internal recordkeeping. By giving us your information, you are agreeing to this privacy policy and giving us permission to use your information for the stated purposes.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The French American School of Puget Sound does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs. This policy applies to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities, including applications and admissions, generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
The French American School of Puget Sound does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs. This policy applies to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities, including applications and admissions, generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
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FASPS Acronym
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