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 School. We are a public virtual school through the Red Oak Community School District Before enrolling, carefully review the following eligibility requirements to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in this program.

  • 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.

  • Please provide an official document showing proof of age. Acceptable documents are as follows:

    • Birth Certificate

    • Passport

    • Visa

    • Driver's License State ID

  • 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.

  • We are enrolling students in grades K-12.

  • 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.