Welcome!

Welcome to the website of Pacific Learning Solutions (PLS) of Arlington, Washington.

The main topics appear in the header, in two rows under the banner, while the respective subtopics appear to your left.

We trust that you will have an enjoyable and rewarding visit!

What's happening?

Call 360-403-8885 for details -- ask for Nola Smith

  • May 2: Homeschooling the High Schooler.
    Homeschooling the High Schooler can seem scary. In this workshop, find out how to do the whole job capably and excellently. Discover how to define high school and establish studies that fulfill graduation requirements. Learn how to develop and manage courses of study that challenge your student and prepare him or her for their next steps. Hear how to set a four-year plan, distribute course work over four disciplines, develop electives in your student's passions, set goals and objectives, monitor and adjust student studies, engage your student with study skills and prepare for college. (Text sold separately.)
  • May 27 - June 23: Able to Teach, a Homeschool Parent Qualifying Class (Tuesdays 6:00-9:30 pm)
    "Able to Teach", a Homeschool Parent Qualifying class, will be offered at the School Box, (address/location) Tuesdays from 6 - 9:30 pm beginning May 27 - June 24, 2007. The class will cover methods and laws governing home-based instruction, age and grade level instruction, multiple math approaches, learning styles applications, teaching reading at home, locating resources, multi-age instruction, keeping a balance in homeschooling, managing home and education and academic excellence. The course, sponsored by Cascade Bible College, fulfills the legal requirement for independently educating students at home. The instructor, Diana McAlister, is a veteran homeschooler and founder of Family Academy, a not-for-profit ministry to homeschooling families.
  • June 16: Summer school classes begin.
    Junior and Senior High School classes are offered for credit. Tutoring in all basic academic classes are offered continually. Get a head start for next school year.


The SchoolBox is now located at:
314 North Olympic

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PLS Bookstore!

Monday thru Friday 9:30 am – 5:15 pm

Saturday 9:30 – 4:00 pm


Come in and see the variety of material that we offer!

Kids are welcome, too!

Please click the buttons to the left to find out about the bookstore and about upcoming events.