A Program of the Starbuck School District

Proof of Student Identity & Guardianship: Copy of your child’s birth certificate (official or hospital-issued) showing the child’s legal name, place and date of birth, and legal guardian(s). If the birth certificate is not available, your alternate option is a combination of Proof of Guardianship (court documentation) and Proof of Identity (child’s passport or birth affidavit).

Proof of Residency: Documentation that proves the residency of the student and his/her primary parent/legal guardian. When the child lives with the legal guardian and the proof of residency documentation is in the legal guardian’s name any one of these documents is accepted. If you are unable to provide any of the below documents, contact the school office.

• Utility Bill (electric, gas, water, or sewer); Resident name and property address must appear on the bill; Must be dated within 90 days of enrollment. Please note that disconnect notices, final bill statements, and billing envelopes are not accepted.

• Mortgage Statement; Resident name and property address must appear on the statement; Must be dated within 90 days of enrollment.

• Lease or Rental Agreement that specifies start and end date of the agreement; must be dated and include names and signatures of the lessee and the lessor (typically this if the first and last pages of the agreement).

• Original Mortgage/Closing Paperwork such as the Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Statement; Resident name and property address must appear on the statement.

• Pay Stub that includes employer name and address; also, must have guardians name, address and be dated.

• Bank Statement; must show Legal Guardian’s name, current physical address and be dated within 30 days

• Active Military Orders; must show Legal Guardian’s name and current physical address

• An Affidavit of Residency must be completed in the presence of a Notary Public. The Notary Public must sign and seal the affidavit within 30 days of the registration forms being submitted, and the original, hard copy affidavit must be submitted.

Immunization records

Choice Transfer Request Form – A Choice Transfer request is made when a student wants to attend a school outside of the school district where the student lives. For a Choice Transfer, the resident district must first release the student to start the transfer process. When you have completed your transfer application, your request will be sent to the resident school district.

Anti Discrimination Policy

Starbuck School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator: Gerry Grubb, (509) 399-2381, ggrubbs@starbuck.k12.wa.us; P.O. Box 188 or 717 Tucannon, Starbuck, WA 99359

DO I HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING TO ENROLL?

Since Virtual Prep of Washington is a public school, there is no tuition associated with enrollment. However, any cost associated with field trips and extracurricular activities is the responsibility of the parent.

WHAT GRADES ARE OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL?

Virtual Prep of Washington serves grades K-12.

WHAT SUBJECTS WILL MY CHILD TAKE?

We offer traditional core and elective courses options depending on the grade level. 

WILL MY STUDENT HAVE A WASHINGTON-CREDENTIALED TEACHER?

Yes. Our teachers hold current Washington teaching credentials.

DOES THE SCHOOL SUPPLY COURSE MATERIALS?

The school offers the opportunity for each family to request a loaned computer at no expense. Elementary students receive a workbook, but most course materials are digital and accessed online. 

CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE ACCELERATED LEARNERS OR STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS GIFTED?

The very nature of an online program can allow for acceleration. Our individualized approach allows teachers to assess students to find their challenge point in the elementary grades. 

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

Upon enrollment approval, you are officially enrolled in our school as a full-time student and should not be enrolled in any other program. Within 48 hours, you will speak with an enrollment specialist. Your Enrollment Specialist will partner with you and your student to make sure that you feel completely prepared and confident to start this journey. You will also be assigned a teacher who will support your student’s academic and social success. Our Teachers are experienced in education and assist on items such as scheduling classes, discussing college and career options, and creating plans to overcome learning obstacles.

Home-based Instruction and enrollment in an ALE are different educational models.

Homebased instruction includes the following:

• Instruction is developed and supervised by the parent or guardian as authorized under RCW 28A.200 and 28A.225.010.
• The parent has filed an annual Declaration of Intent with the district.
• Students are neither enrolled nor eligible for graduation through a public high school unless they meet all district and state graduation requirements.
• Students are not subject to the rules and regulations governing public school, including course, graduation, and assessment requirements.
• The public school is under no obligation to provide instruction or instructional materials, or to supervise the student’s education.

Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) includes the following:

• Is a public education enrollment option authorized under WAC 392-550. 
• Subject to all state and federal rules and regulations governing public education.
• Curriculum and instructional materials meet district standards and are free from sectarian control or influence.
• Learning experiences are: supervised, monitored, assessed, and evaluated by a certificated teacher.
• May be planned in collaboration with the student, parent and teacher.
• Provided via a Written Student Learning Plan (WSLP).
• Provided in whole, or part, outside the regular classroom.