The Pi Program, Chimacum's alternative school program, empowers families to participate in their children's education. It is a flexible program aimed at students who wish to live life to the fullest. Less constraining than more conventional school programs, Pi allows students greater opportunities for pursuing their personal interests. It allows these interests to be more effectively integrated into their lives.

Students in the Pi Program document their learning by recording the time they spend on schoolwork, in addition to creating products and taking exams. Instead of doing all the work on campus, they do much of it at home. Family support is critical to success. Students can arrange their lives so that work is done at times convenient to them.

Several Pi classes are held at off-campus locations. Pi students may find themselves rowing across Port Townsend Bay or hiking through the Olympic Mountains. They can get out in the world and learn about it firsthand. In Pi, students have the opportunity to deal with real-world situations, yet remain in a controlled environment.

-This text was written by D.R., an 11th grade student, and edited by A.K, a 10th grade student.