See How Your Child Can Learn at Home, But Never Alone.

If you are unable to provide any of the documents listed below, please contact the Enrollment Office for assistance.

Choice Transfer Request Form

The Choice Transfer Request form is used by parents, guardians, and students 18 and over to request a transfer from one Washington public school, when a student wants to attend a school outside of the school district where the student lives.

Use this link to complete the process to ensure your children are properly enrolled: Choice Transfer Request.
Click here for instructions on how to submit the CTF → Choice Transfer Instructions
For assistance or questions, please contact Ms. Boykin at jboykin@vprepwa.org or (253) 528-4427.

Proof of Student Identity and Guardianship

Provide a copy of your child’s birth certificate (official or hospital-issued) showing the child’s legal name, date and place of birth, and parent(s)/legal guardian(s).

If a birth certificate is not available, you may submit:

• Proof of Guardianship (court documentation), and
• Proof of Identity (child’s passport or birth affidavit)

Proof of Residency

Provide one (1) of the following documents showing the parent/legal guardian’s name and current residential address where the student lives. P.O. Boxes are not accepted.

Acceptable Documents:

• Washington driver’s license or Arizona state identification card
• Utility bill (electric, gas, water, cable, or home internet) dated within the last 90 days
• Property deed or mortgage statement
• Property tax bill
• Lease or rental agreement showing (typically first and last page):
  • Property address
  • Lease start and end dates
  • Names and signatures of both the tenant and landlord
• Paycheck Documentation dated within the last 90 days showing:
  • Employer name and address (or company logo)
  • Parent/legal guardian’s name and address
• Military orders showing the physical address and parent/legal guardian information (for active-duty military families)

Immunization Record or Waiver

All public schools, including online public schools, require families to provide an immunization record or a completed exemption waiver for all students.

Academic Records for High School Students

• Grade 12: Unofficial transcripts are required.
• Grades 10–11: Unofficial transcripts or course history records are requested to support appropriate course placement.

Special Services Documentation (If Applicable) If your child receives special education services or accommodations, please provide any available documentation, such as an IEP, 504 Plan, evaluation report, or related services plan. Submitting these documents at enrollment helps ensure a smooth transition and timely support

Anti Discrimination Policy

Starbuck School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on 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, no tuition is associated with enrollment. However, any cost associated with field trips and extracurricular activities is the parent’s responsibility.

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 course 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?

Our school provides a school Chromebook to every student for the duration of the student’s schooling. The school-provided computer is requested during the online enrollment process. Student must also have access to reliable, high-speed internet connection.

Elementary students (Kindergarten – 3rd grade) are provided with physical workbooks to support their learning

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

Home-based 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. 

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HBI & ALE