PROOF OF STUDENT IDENTITY & GUARDIANSHIP: Copy of your child’s birth certificate (official or hospital-issued) showing the child’s legal name, place and date of birth, and legal guardian(s). If the birth certificate is not available, your alternate option is a combination of Proof of Guardianship (court documentation) and Proof of Identity (child’s passport or birth affidavit).

PROOF OF RESIDENCY: Documentation that proves the residency of the student and his/her primary parent/legal guardian. When the child lives with the legal guardian and the proof of residency documentation is in the legal guardian’s name any one of these documents is accepted. If you are unable to provide any of the below documents, contact the school office.

• Utility Bill (electric, gas, water, or sewer); Resident name and property address must appear on the bill; Must be dated within 90 days of enrollment. Please note that disconnect notices, final bill statements, and billing envelopes are not accepted.

• Mortgage Statement; Resident name and property address must appear on the statement; Must be dated within 90 days of enrollment.

• Lease or Rental Agreement that specifies the start and end date of the agreement; must be dated and include names and signatures of the lessee and the lessor (typically this is the first and last pages of the agreement).

• Original Mortgage/Closing Paperwork such as the Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Statement; Resident name and property address must appear on the statement.

• Pay Stub that includes employer name and address; also, must have guardian’s name, and address and be dated.

• Bank Statement; must show Legal Guardian’s name, and current physical address and be dated within 30 days

• Active Military Orders; must show Legal Guardian’s name and current physical address

• An Affidavit of Residency must be completed in the presence of a Notary Public. The Notary Public must sign and seal the affidavit within 30 days of the registration forms being submitted, and the original, hard copy affidavit must be submitted.

IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

Non-Discrimination and Equity Statement

Trailhead Virtual Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, disability, or need for special education services. In no event may the School limit admission based on race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, gender, income level, athletic ability, or proficiency in the English language. The procedures comply with FERPA, HIPAA, OCR, and USDOE guidelines and regulations. The school adheres to all provisions of federal law related to students with disabilities, including, but not limited to, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (“IDEA”). Any variance should be brought to the attention of the administration through personal contact, letter, phone, or email. If there are more applications to enroll in the School than there are spaces available, the School shall select students to attend using a random selection process that shall be publicly noticed and open to the public.

What does it cost TO ENROLL?

Trailhead Virtual Academy is a public school, and there is no tuition associated with enrollment. 

WHAT GRADES ARE OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL?

Trailhead Virtual Academy serves grades K-8.

WHAT SUBJECTS WILL MY CHILD TAKE?

We offer traditional core and elective courses options depending on the grade level. 

WILL MY STUDENT HAVE AN IDAHO-CREDENTIALED TEACHER?

Yes. Our teachers hold current Idaho teaching credentials.

DOES THE SCHOOL SUPPLY COURSE MATERIALS? 
Most course materials are provided digitally and accessed through our online learning platforms. Families are required to have access to a computer that meets the minimum system requirements to use the online platforms. Many tablets and phones are not fully compatible because they do not support all required software. 

A loaner computer may be available upon request based on information provided via Federal Household Income form. Requests are reviewed after enrollment, and families planning to request a device should have a temporary plan to access a computer for schooling until their request can be submitted and evaluated. 

CAN YOU ACCOMMODATE ACCELERATED LEARNERS OR STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS GIFTED?

The very nature of an online program can allow for acceleration. Our individualized approach allows teachers to assess students to find their challenge points in the elementary grades.