How To Enroll In

Willamette Connections Academy

Start Your Family’s Learning Journey

Get ready to enroll in online school at Willamette Connections Academy, serving grades K–12. Typically, the enrollment process takes just a few weeks to complete. But spots fill up quickly, so make sure you start as soon as you can. Here's how to get started:

1Check Eligibility

2Understand Commitment

3Prepare Documents

4Get Started

Step 1

Check Eligibility

You must meet specific state and program requirements to attend Willamette Connections Academy. Student eligibility requirements in Oregon are determined by the Scio School District, which is the authorizing body for Willamette Connections Academy. Before enrolling, review the following eligibility requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in grades K–12. Once your enrollment is confirmed, please immediately withdraw your student from their previous publicly-funded school. Students cannot be simultaneously enrolled in two public schools.

Note: Students who are currently expelled from their local school or district may not be eligible to enroll.

Age Limitations

Kindergarten: Any student enrolling in kindergarten must be five (5) years old on or before September 1 in the school year for which you are enrolling.

First Grade: Any student enrolling in first grade must be six (6) years old on or before September 1 in the school year for which you are enrolling.

Maximum Age: Any general education student who turns nineteen (19) years old on or before the first day of school will not be eligible to enroll. Any special education student who turns twenty-one (21) years old on or before the first day of school will not be eligible to enroll.

Geographical Limitations

You must reside in the state of Oregon and provide acceptable proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment in Willamette Connections Academy. Students should not be withdrawn from their previous school prior to enrolling in Willamette Connections Academy. Please complete the enrollment process and Willamette Connections Academy will notify the student's previous district of the change in schools. OAR 581-026-0305 limits enrollment in virtual schools for full-time students to no more than 3% of a school district’s population. Rules have been issued as to how this will be measured and how students will be notified if they exceed the limit. It is rare that this limit impacts students enrolling, but the host district will notify families in writing within 10 days with their decision if enrollment is denied in a virtual public charter school due to the 3% enrollment cap. The district will list two or more other online options available to the student.

Immunizations

All Willamette Connections Academy students must provide evidence of their immunizations in the form of the Oregon Certificate of Immunization Status.

Oregon allows for medical or non-medical exemptions, but medical exemptions must be signed by a health care provider. Please use the Oregon Certificate of Immunization Status form if requesting an exemption.

Prior Public Schooling Limitations

Step 2

Understand Your Commitment

Family Time Commitment

Your Role as a Parent/Caregiver

Day to Day Activities

30 HOURS

Per Week

Learning and growing with their Learning Coach

5 Hours

Per Day

Learning Coaches spend overseeing schoolwork

30%

of school day doing schoolwork on a computer

70%

of school day working offline

30 HOURS

Per Week

Learning and growing with their Learning Coach

2-3 HOURS

Per Day

Learning Coaches spend overseeing schoolwork

75%

of school day doing schoolwork on a computer

25%

of school day working independently offline

30 HOURS

Per Week

Learning and growing with their Learning Coach

1-2 HOURS

Per Day

Learning Coaches spend overseeing schoolwork

90%

of school day doing schoolwork on a computer

10%

of school day working independently offline

Step 3

Prepare Documents

Please have the following documents available when you are ready to begin the enrollment process.

Child's Proof of Age

A copy of one of the following must be provided for each child in order to verify age eligibility:

A copy of one of the following must be provided for each child in order to verify age eligibility:
Official birth certificate
Passport
Certificate of live birth
Baptismal papers
Hospital certificate
Custody documentation
Military ID or Driver’s License
Adoption record
Green card

To avoid unnecessary delays, provide a copy of one of the items listed above along with your other enrollment documents. If you do not have an acceptable document, please contact the enrollment team at 1-833-591-0251.

Not Sure Where to Get That?

Not Sure Where to Get That?
If you need a copy of your child's birth certificate, you can order it online through the Oregon Vital Records Office. Please visit the Oregon Health Authority's website for more information.
If your child was born in another state, please visit the CDC’s Where to Write for Vital Records webpage for more information. When using this tool, please remember to follow the CDC's Application Guidelines.
Have questions about your U.S. passport? Visit the U.S. Department of State FAQs page
Need a replacement Green Card (Permanent Resident Card)? Visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website

As a reminder, the age eligibility is as follows:

Kindergarten: Any student enrolling in kindergarten must be five (5) years old on or before September 1 in the school year for which you are enrolling.
First Grade: Any student enrolling in first grade must be six (6) years old on or before September 1 in the school year for which you are enrolling.
Maximum Age: Any general education student who turns nineteen (19) years old on or before the first day of school will not be eligible to enroll. Any special education student who turns twenty-one (21) years old on or before the first day of school will not be eligible to enroll.

Proof of Residence

You must reside in the state of Oregon and provide ONE acceptable proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment in Willamette Connections Academy. You can find out what you need below:

Not Sure What is Accepted as Proof?

Gas, electric, water, sewage, cable, internet, trash, or propane bill from the last 60 days that includes your name and service address
Mortgage statement from the last 60 days or signed annual lease agreement
Property tax statement
Letter from a government agency from the last 60 days

If you do not have any of these documents, please contact the enrollment team at 1-833-591-0251 to discuss acceptable alternatives.

Geographical Limitations

As a reminder, you must reside in the state of Oregon and provide acceptable proof of residency to be eligible to enroll in Willamette Connections Academy. Please note the following important information regarding eligibility:

OAR 581-026-0305 limits enrollment in virtual schools for full-time students to no more than 3% of a school district’s population. During the enrollment process, Willamette Connections Academy will notify your resident district of your student’s intent to enroll. While we do not expect this ruling to impact most student enrollments, a notification will be provided to anyone impacted.

Proof of Residency Document Tips and Tricks
2 min video

Trouble uploading your proof of residency documentation for Willamette Connections Academy? We're here to help. Monique explains common challenges and how to fix them.

Child's Proof of Immunizations

Child’s Proof of Immunization

All Willamette Connections Academy students must provide evidence of their immunizations on the Oregon Certificate of Immunization Status Form.This form must be signed by you and, if applicable, a health care provider.

Oregon allows for medical or non-medical exemptions; however, medical exemptions must be verified by a health care provider. Please use the Oregon Certificate of Immunization Status Form if requesting an exemption.

Not Sure What Immunizations Are Required?

To learn more about the Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) immunization requirements and to read the FAQs, visit the OHA's Immunization Requirements for School webpage.

Where Can I Get Immunizations for My Student?

Immunizations can be obtained from doctor’s offices, clinics, or hospitals. In addition, some large chain pharmacies offer immunizations for older children and adults.

In the state of Oregon, most pediatric and family practice clinics offer immunizations. If your child has a regular medical provider, we recommend calling that office for an appointment for immunizations. If your child does not have a regular provider, you can contact your local county health department, or call 1-800-SAFENET (1-800-723-3638). They will be able to help you find a clinic where your child can be immunized.

What if I Need Assistance Paying for Vaccines?

If you need assistance paying for shots/vaccinations, you may be able to get free or reduced immunizations through this program:

Vaccines for Children (VFC) program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay. Children who are eligible for VFC vaccines are entitled to receive pediatric vaccines that are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Immunization Exemptions

A student may be exempt from immunizations for the following reasons: medical or non-medical exemption.

Medical Exemption: Medical exemptions must be verified by a physician or the county health department.
Non-medical Exemption: Must be indicated on the Oregon Certificate of Immunization Status. Please sign and date the non-medical exemption section and indicate which vaccinations are exempted. You must also submit a Vaccine Education Certificate of Completion or a Vaccine Education Certificate Health Care Practitioner Document.

Prior Academic Records

Students across Oregon in grades K-12 are eligible to enroll in Willamette Connections Academy. Those who have previously attended public school, private school, or homeschool will be asked to submit academic records for placement.

Report Card

For students applying for grades K–9: Please submit a copy of the report card from the most recent school year.

The following items should be included on the report card:

Student Name
Grade Level
School Year (example: 2024–25)
School Name
Grading Scale (example: 90–100%=A)

Unofficial Transcript

For students applying for grades 10–12: Submit an unofficial transcript that includes the complete end-of-year grades from the prior school year and any academic documentation (such as a progress report/interim report, class schedule, or marking period/semester report card) issued for the current school year. Additional documentation may be requested for placement.

The following items should be included on the unofficial transcript:

Student Name
Grade Level
School Year (example: 2024–25)
School Name
Grading Scale (example: 90–100%=A)
Credits Earned

Not Sure How to Get Your Child’s Report Card or Transcript?

Contact your student's previous school and request the document, providing them with the information outlined above, OR contact your school's district office with the request.

If after attempting these steps you still cannot obtain your student's report card or transcript, please contact the academic placement services team at 1-833-591-0251 to discuss acceptable alternatives.

Have Your Child(ren) Been Formerly Homeschooled?

Prior Academic History Form

For homeschooled students in grades K–12: Complete the Prior Academic History Form indicating what courses were completed through a homeschool curriculum. This form will be available to you in the Enrollment Portal.

Other Documents for Special Circumstances

Frequently Asked Questions

View All FAQs

How should I verify that the documents I sent arrived?

After submitting your documents, you can navigate to the Submit Documents section located in the Enrollment Details. There you can see if your documents have been verified or are still waiting to be processed. The Enrollment Details will also show if your file was marked invalid and your document will be removed so that you can upload a new document. If you are unable to verify the status of your documents or have any questions, please call 1-833-591-0251 and contact the Enrollment Team using the document submission option in our phone system. We will check the system to see if the document was received. Please be prepared to provide us with the following information: student’s name, number of pages sent, the date sent, and if sent by fax, the fax number.

Why is the virtual enrollment process different from a physical school?

How does self-enrollment work if I am 18 years old, or older, or am an emancipated minor?

Students who are 18 or over must meet age eligibility requirements in their state. Students must also submit academic documentation of all courses attempted since entering the 9th grade. Academic documentation will be reviewed by a school counselor to determine the student's eligibility to complete the program requirements before meeting the age cap for enrollment. Students who cannot complete the program requirements before meeting the age cap for enrollment are not eligible to enroll.

Both emancipated minors and students 18 years and older are required to complete the Parent/Legal Guardian (Caretaker) Acknowledgement (PLCA) form and to provide all required enrollment documentation before the student can enroll. Emancipated minors must also submit court documentation for their emancipation. Please contact the Enrollment Team at 1-833-591-0251 for more information.

Give Us a Call

If you have any concerns or questions about how to enroll, our enrollment team is here to help.
Please call us at 1-833-591-0251.

Willamette Connections Academy admits students and conducts all educational programs, activities, and employment practices without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected classification.

Enrollment Support Hours:
Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. PT

Contact Us

Governance

Calendar

About

Staff

News

Reviews

Costs

Graduation Requirements

Curriculum

College and Career Prep

Accreditation

Special Education

How it Works

Family Stories

Online Classroom Demo

Daily School Schedules

Parent Involvement

Socialization

FAQs

Connections Academy Blog

Information Sessions

Technology Support

Counseling

How to Enroll

Overview

Program & Curriculum

Experience

Resources

Login

Call Us

Request Information

Enroll

How To Enroll In

Willamette Connections Academy

Enrollment Information

Start Your Family’s Learning Journey

Step 1

Check Eligibility

Step 2

Understand Your Commitment

30 HOURS

5 Hours

30%

70%

Step 3

Prepare Documents

Step 4

Get Started and Create Account

We're Here To Help

Frequently Asked Questions

Give Us a Call

HELPFUL LINKS