enrollment is open for the 2025 - 26 school year!
Enrollment
Eligibility Requirements
Student eligibility requirements are determined by Iowa state laws, the Iowa Department of Education, and Iowa Virtual Schools. Before enrolling, carefully review the following eligibility requirements to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in this program.
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You must reside within the state of Iowa and provide one of the following documents as proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment.
Utility bill indicating legal residence (i.e. phone, cable, electricity, water).
Lease agreement or rent receipt indicating landlord’s address and phone number.
Official letters from organizations such as the Housing Authority (Must be original letter on letterhead and signed by organizations representative).
Documentation of homeownership in Iowa.
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Please provide an official document showing proof of age. Acceptable documents are as follows:
Birth Certificate
Passport
Visa
Driver's License State ID
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A student is eligible to enroll if the student:
Is coming from another Iowa public school or online school.
Is coming from homeschool, private school, or out-of-state.
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We are enrolling students in grades K-11.
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You may need to provide additional documentation if any of the following circumstances apply:
Previous academic records/transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted).
Custody order: If your legal guardianship is determined by court order, please submit a copy of the order.
Gifted evaluation: If you are requesting enrollment in a course that is ahead of or behind your student’s age-based grade level or you are requesting placement in a Gifted course, an Academic Services Counselor will contact you to request a report card, Prior Academic History Form, and/or state test scores.
Special Programs Records: If your student falls under a special program (e.g., Special Education, 504, ESL), please provide the most up-to-date paperwork so we can verify and begin providing the appropriate services.
You will submit all documentation during the enrollment process.