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North Star Online School Enrollment ApplicationGrades K-6350 Hunter Lake DriveReno, Nevada 89509(775) 353-6900Use this checklist to ensure that everything is included and the application is complete:Application Completion Checklist: Completed Applicationo Essayo Recommendationo Signed Student Success Statemento Signed Student/Parent Contracto Readiness Criteria Checklisto Release of records form (if applicable) Attendance Printout for the Current School Year Standardized or Proficiency Test Scores, if available Letter of School District Approval (out of district students only) Attend an information session. Call (775) 353-6900 to set up your appointment.Students who require Special Education services:North Star welcomes students with disabilities! If a student is on an IEP or 504 plan there areseveral steps for enrollment. The North Star Online School application packet should becompleted prior to an IEP or 504 meeting. Students on a 504 plan must first meet with theircurrent Counselor who must contact the North Star Online School Counselor. For student on anIEP, a meeting must be called by the zone Program Consultant (PC) and Special EducationsArea Administrator (SEAA) in collaboration with North Star’s PC and SEAA. The IEP team willdetermine the acceptance and placement of students who require special education servicesand accommodations. This team will consist of the student’s zoned school IEP team, the NorthStar principal or designee, counselor, and special education teacher/program facilitator. Thefollowing items will serve as a basis for considering the student’s change of placement: North Star Online School readiness criteriaSpecial education adaptations and modifications criteriaStudent’s IEP goalsStudent’s academic level and ability as determined by standardized testsInput from the IEP team
Students Living Outside of the Washoe County School District:North Star Online School can accept students from outside of the Washoe County SchoolDistrict (WCSD). All students who live in Nevada are eligible to apply, as well as any studentsthat live in a county in California that is adjacent to Washoe County. Students must submit aletter from their school district board of trustees approving the move and must also receiveapproval for the out of district variance from WCSD. The out of district variance process,outlined here must be followed, www.washoecountyschools.org/parents/variance-form. Afterreceiving an out of district variance, the student and family must follow the standard North StarOnline School application process, which includes attending an on campus information session.Like all North Star students, out of district students enrolled at North Star are expected tocomply with the North Star Student & Parent Contract and Student Success Statement. Thisincludes the school’s transportation policy, “Students/families are responsible for providingtransportation to and from North Star Online School, there is no district sponsoredtransportation. Students must come to North Star for all mandated testing and when attendanceis requested by the teacher.”
North Star Online School Enrollment FormSTATE LAW REQUIRES ENROLLMENT OF STUDENT BY LEGAL NAMESTUDENT INFORMATIONPlease print in all sectionsSTUDENTS Last NamePhysical AddressFirst NameApt #Mailing AddressSocial Security # (optional)Birth DateMiddle NameCityStateZipHome Phone #CityStateZipStudent Lives WithBirth City/StateStudent EmailSexPrevious/Current School, state and District.Student Cell #PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATIONFATHER’S First Name/ Last NamePhysical AddressNaturalGuardian FosterApt #CityFather’s EmployerStateFather’s EmailWork Phone #MOTHER’S First Name/ Last NamePhysical AddressHave parental rights been revoked? YES NOIf yes supply documentation.Have parental rights been revoked? YES NOIf yes supply documentation.CityMOTHER’S EmployerStateMother’s EmailHome Phone #Father’s Cell Phone #NaturalGuardian FosterApt #ZipWork Phone #ZipHome Phone #Mother’s Cell Phone #STEPPARENT (only Legal Stepparent)STEPFATHER’S First Name/ Last NameStepfather’s Physical AddressMay Student be released to stepfather?YESNOApt #Stepfather’s EmployerCityStateStepfather’s EmailWork Phone #STEPMOTHER’S First Name/ Last NameZipHome Phone #Stepfather’s Cell Phone #May Student be released to stepmother?YESNOStepmother’s Physical AddressApt #STEPMOTHER’S EmployerStepmother’s EmailCityStateWork Phone #ZipHome Phone #Stepmother’s Cell Phone #SIBLINGSSibling NameSiblings SchoolGrade LevelSibling NameSiblings SchoolGrade LevelEMERGENCY CONTACT (do not list Parent/Guardian/Stepparent)Local Emergency Contact NameRelationship to studentHome Phone #Cell Phone #Local Emergency Contact NameRelationship to studentHome Phone #Cell Phone #Does your student have designated support:Support (MTSS)IEP 504 English Language Learner (ELL) Multi- Tiered Systems ofI hereby certify that all the statements above are true and correct.Student Signature: Date:Parent Signature: Date:Grade
PLEASE ENSURE ALL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE RECEIVED BY:FRIDAY, February 20, 2015.Applications received after this date will be placed on a waiting list for enrollment and couldpotentially not be processed until the next semester. All students enrolling after the start of theschool semester are required to complete all missing coursework.North Star Online School applications and all supporting materials may be submitted in thefollowing ways. Call North Star at 775-353-6900 with any questions.Mail to:North Star Online School350 Hunter Lake DriveReno, NV 89509Fax to:(775) 333-5189SECTION TWO: Essay QuestionPlease attach essay to application.Parents of grades K-3 student: In two paragraphs, explain why an online school is anappropriate choice for your student versus a standard brick and mortar setting?Students in grades 4-6: Please submit two paragraphs. In paragraph one explain why you wantto attend North Star Online School. In paragraph two, explain what your academic goals are andhow North Star Online School will help you achieve those goals?SECTION THREE: RecommendationA recommendation is required to be submitted with your North Star Online School application.This recommendation should be completed by someone who knows the student well enough tospeak to their interests and abilities and who has worked with the student within the last year.Recommendation forms are included in this application. Recommendations are required asfollows: We require one teacher, counselor, administrator, coach, or other authority figurethat knows the child well. This should be a non-family member.PART FOUR: Student Success StatementNorth Star Online School believes in student success and commits to support our students inevery way we can. We also believe that it takes a commitment from both the student andparent(s) to achieve this success. Please sign below that you support this student’s interest inattending North Star, and that you have read and understand the following BasicUnderstandings and enrollment guidelines.In North Star Online School, the following Basic Understandings apply:
Minimum Criteria:Acceptance is based on a criteria set by the District. All accepted students are provisionallyaccepted, dependent upon their final grades, attendance, credit accrual or minimum grade levelexpectations, state test scores, and behavior.Acceptance basic criteria: Work must be at or above grade level with a 2.0 or Satisfactory grades, overall inall subjects Grades 1-3 score of “No Risk” or higher on the Developmental ReadingAssessment (DRA) Grades 4-6 meets or exceeds standards in state mandated testing for readingand language arts Regular school attendance (90%, all reasons included). If for any reason astudent does not meet the minimum attendance expectations, please providewritten documentation from an appropriate source and a letter of explanation. Demonstrations of student and parent motivation and advocacy for learningAttendance is a Privilege:Acceptance is a privilege and is for one semester only. Enrollment will continue from semesterto semester provided the student continues to meet the grade, credit, GPA, and WCSDbehavior requirements as stated in the guidelines to be accepted. Students not meeting theserequirements will be notified of probationary status and subsequent revocation of attendanceprivileges, if applicable.All Students must log in to all of their classes and complete work and assessments each weekduring the first four weeks of school to maintain full time status. Students who do not maintainthe attendance requirements may be referred back to their zone school.Transportation:Students/families are responsible for providing transportation to and from North Star OnlineSchool as there is no District sponsored transportation. Students must come to North Star for allmandated testing and when attendance is requested by the teacher. If concurrently enrolledwith their zoned school, students/families are responsible for all transportation to and from theirzoned school.Concurrent Enrollment:Students may be concurrently enrolled in classes in their zone school for a variety of reasons.Students may take electives at their zoned school not offered at North Star or classes that canprovide educational support as needed due to an IEP, 504, or ELL services. Students will beexpected to maintain attendance and grades at both schools as required by District policy orstate law.
Parent Involvement Policy:Parents are an integral partner in the success of their students. Parents/caregivers are thehome coach/educator and should expect to spend time in supporting the student in onlinelearning. Active parent engagement time requirements are estimated as:Grades K-2:Grades 3-5:Grade 6:Four to five hours dailyThree to four hours dailyOne to three hours dailyParent involvement on a daily basis, is working with your student to make sure they arecompleting all scheduled lessons, checking attendance and progress, working with the teachersin classes where your student may be struggling, and regularly communicating with the school.I have read and understand the Student Success Statement.Parent Signature:Date:
North Star Online School Student & Parent ContractStudents/Parents (Guardians): Must place Academic Success as the number one priority.1. Student must participate in online Live Lessons, scheduled meetings, conferences,and all district and state testing.2. Student must maintain academic integrity by adhering to the North Star OnlineSchool Academic Honesty policy in the Student Handbook.3. Parents and students must check web mail and grade book daily, as communicationis a vital part of our online school education.4. Student must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 overall GPA and a 2.5 semester GPA withno F's.5. Student must allocate a minimum of 4-6 hours each day for online schoolwork andstudy.6. Parent must maintain active engagement with student learning as outlined in thestudent success statement. Are given more freedom and are expected to be responsible, mature and self-motivated.1. Initiate a weekly check-in with Advisory Teacher via phone, web mail, or text whereapplicable.2. Maintain high speed internet access, computer, functioning headset withmicrophone, and a printer. Student must have access to working computer for aminimum of 5 hours daily.3. Must maintain all software updates as required with the program.4. Must add or drop classes within the District timing guidelines. Must maintain open and frequent communication with North Star Online School1. Are required to attend a North Star Orientation Session.2. Notify North Star Online School within 24 hours of any changes to phone numbers,email address, and/or physical address for both parents and students. Are withdrawn from their zoned school and enrolled as full-time students in North Star. Must strictly adhere to all attendance, academic, and disciplinary requirements of WashoeCounty School District. Students may be asked to return to their zoned school for noncompliance in any area.
1. Adhere to the North Star Attendance Policy by making progress in every class eachweek by completing daily lessons and communicating with teachers. Parents mustcall when students are not able to comply. It is understood that students not makingprogress will be required to come to the North Star computer lab to work until caughtup on all lessons.2. Adhere to the WCSD dress code when on campus.3. Must have parents call, email, or fax in an absence excuse on the day of theabsence or provide a written excuse within three days. May only voluntarily transfer back to zoned school at the semester break or end of the year.NOTE: Students and parents acknowledge that if students: drop, fail, or withdraw from courses; don’t complete required coursework; don’t take advantage of assisted support and remediation; Or don’t inform their teacher or counselor immediately if they’re not doing well in aclass, .the student would be in jeopardy of NOT advancing to the next grade level.North Star maintains a Student Success Team to review student progress and monitor thosewho have difficulties while attending our online school. The committee’s first priority is to provideassistance; however, students may have to return to their zoned school if, despite assistance,they earn D, F, or unsatisfactory grades, and demonstrate behavior or attendance problems. Ifthe situation arises, North Star staff will facilitate the student’s transition to their zoned school ora program more suited to their needs.My signature indicates that I have read and agree to all of the above guidelines and understandtheir importance to the student’s success at North Star Online School. I agree to comply withthese guidelines.Parent Signature:Date:SECTION FIVE: Readiness Criteria SurveyNorth Star Online School looks for attributes when screening student applicants. The qualitiesare based on recommendations from the International Association for K-12 Online Learning(iNACOL) and research that evaluates what makes a student successful at learning with anonline format. Please complete the following Readiness Criteria Survey.
Readiness Criteria Survey: Grades K-6 StudentsGrades K-3: Parents complete the following survey along with student input.Grades 4-6: Students should complete the following survey and parents validate responses.When answering the following questions, use the following scale:3 Describes me/my student very much2 Describes me/my student a little bit1 Does not describe me/my student at all321Your PreferencesI do not need daily face‐to‐face communication with teachers or other students in orderto be successful.I find discussing things with others helps me understand better.I prefer to figure out instructions for assignments on my own and only ask for help if Ineed it.I can usually successfully read and understand information without help.321I do not need my teachers to constantly remind me of when assignments are duebecause I usually turn them in on time.Your School EnvironmentI can spend at least 30-60 minutes a day on each class I am taking.I have a specific area where I can study and work on my schoolwork that is free fromdistractions.I am able to access the Internet as needed for my studies.I am comfortable using e‐mail, computers, word processors, or other technologies forlearning.I am comfortable communicating with others over the internet321Your Work HabitsI am able to keep a calendar of all my assignments and due dates.I do not get easily discouraged when I run into difficulties.I am a good time manager, can meet deadlines, and can keep track of assignments.I always see a project through to the end.I can complete difficult tasks on my own, even if others don’t provide support andencouragement.I usually get everything done in a day that I set out to do.I often get things done ahead of time without having to be reminded.I ask my teachers for help when I need it.I can work in a setting that does not have a lot of structure.My reading ability is at or above grade level.321Your Attitude About LearningI usually expect to get good grades in my classes.Not being able to pass a class would be a big setback for me.I think of myself as a good student (take good notes, prepare, and study for tests).I feel that online learning is of at least equal quality to traditional classroom learning.
North Star Online School Recommendation FormThis student is applying to North Star Online School for the next semester. Your response isvaluable in helping us determine the candidates who will benefit from an online learning program.We greatly appreciate your prompt response. Please return this form in the school mail to NorthStar Online School, mail it to 350 Hunter Lake Drive, Reno, NV 89509, or fax to (775) 333-5189.Student’s Name:Current Grade:School:How do you know the applicant?Your Name (Print):Years Known Applicant:Your Signature:Date:Request to be contacted by North Star? Yes NoDoes this student read and comprehend on grade level:Contact #:yesnoAcademic comments only:Please evaluate the student’s current performance by checking one rating for each category:Excellent Good Fair Poor InconsistentCriteriaWorks independently; manages time well(handles schedule and workload withoutclose monitoring and assistance fromadults)Takes responsibility for organizingschool workStudents at North Star are required todevelop portfolios and exercise highdegrees of independence. Has thisstudent demonstrated such academiccapability?Demonstrated the capability of followingwritten instructions and the ability to stayon schedule and pace themselves.Completes homework assignments;demonstrates consistent academic effortand pride in workSeeks academic challenges; capable ofhandling a rigorous online curriculumDemonstrates positive learning attitudethrough participation, cooperation andfollow throughShows potential for success in selfpaced academic learningQuestions? Call North Star Online School at (775) 353-6900.
North Star Online School Student Record Request** Parent/Guardian: Please fill out this section and leave the rest of the form blank **,Student’s Last NameFirst NameName of Last School AttendedDate of BirthCitySchool Telephone NumberGradeStateZip CodeSchool Fax NumberParent/Guardian Name (please print)Parent SignatureTelephone Number- For Office Use Only Attention School Registrar - Please Fax the Following Documents:Discipline RecordBirth CertificateWithdrawal GradesImmunization RecordPLEASE FAX ASAP!!!Current IEPTranscript of Grades775-333-5189State of Nevada High School Proficiency Testing ResultsPlease send a Cumulative Folder and an Official Transcript in the mail to the addresslisted below.Please be sure to include the following:1.2.3.4.5.Official TranscriptAll Discipline RecordsState Nevada High School Proficiency Scores and DatesWithdrawal GradesCurrent IEPIf for any reason you are unable to provide the requested documents, please call ASAP and letus know.Mail To: North Star Online School350 Hunter Lake DriveReno, NV 89509Registrar: Sherrie CameronT: 775-353-6908F: 775-333-51891st request2nd request3rd requestFederal Law 99.31: Parent signature is not required for education records to be sent to another educational facility.
North Star Online School applications and all supporting materials may be submitted in the following ways. Call North Star at 775-353-6900 with any questions. Mail to: North Star Online School 350 Hunter Lake Drive Reno, NV 89509 Fax to: (775) 333-5189 SECTION TWO: Essay Question Please attach essay to application.
