Curious about how online learning works?

With online learning, your child can learn at home or wherever there’s an internet connection while enjoying the benefits and support of a school program. They’ll complete a mix of online lessons and offline activities using K12-provided books and materials.* State-licensed teachers provide instruction in virtual sessions called “Class Connects.”
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Enrollment & Attendance FAQs

Any student in grades 9–12 who resides in Wisconsin and is 20 years old or younger on the first day of the school year* and who meets the definition of “at risk.”**

*Students who turn 21 while enrolled may remain enrolled until the end of the current term. High school students must also be able to demonstrate completion of the eighth grade through official transcript or homeschool portfolios.

**State criteria for being At Risk Designated is taken from statutory language.

Students are admitted subject to capacity requirements.

Because ISWI is a public virtual school, there is no tuition. We provide Wisconsin-licensed teachers and instructional materials. Families are responsible for providing some common household materials (such as printer ink and paper). Our enrollment consultants can help address your technological and computer questions and needs.

We are a school of choice, so enrollment documents include a District Release Form (sometimes called a “Choice Form”), which requires a signature from the resident school district and a legal guardian. We also require Proof of Residence including the name of a legal guardian on the student account and the physical address of the residence.

Proof of Residence documents we accept include:

  • Utility bill (gas, water, cable, electric, phone land line)
  • Car insurance statement
  • Lease agreement
  • Driver’s license
  • Car registration
  • Benefit assistance letters (food stamps, TANF, etc)

Students can submit an enrollment application anytime during the year and, once approved, start at the next scheduled start date.

As Wisconsin public school students, all ISWI students must comply with the state-required minimum number of instructional hours.

The school calendar includes school holidays or vacation time. Whenever possible, family vacations should align with school vacation days. Parents are encouraged to contact their student’s teacher if they plan a vacation that does not coordinate with the school calendar.

Each case will be reviewed based on records from your current or former school district. As a Wisconsin public school, ISWI may honor current expulsions from another district. Approval for enrollment will not be granted until the case is reviewed.

For transcript requests please contact our registrar at jgast@wivcs.org. or visit parchment.com.

What’s my role as a parent?

You’ll play an active and important role as your child’s Learning Coach. Plan to:

  • Provide academic support, motivation, and guidance throughout the school year
  • Ensure your child is on track with assignments and coursework
  • Communicate with teachers 
  • Report daily attendance 

If you or your child’s legal guardian are unable to fill this role, you can choose a family member, friend, or another trusted adult to be the Learning Coach.

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Questions? Call Toll-Free 877.803.3741