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VISION
Provide each student an individualized program, with parent and teacher support, to earn a high school diploma, acquire values, skills and knowledge necessary to promote life-long learning, enhance self-esteem and become productive, responsible citizens.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Walnutwood High School (WHS) is an independent study program designed for students who desire an alternative to traditional classroom instruction as a way in which to earn their high school diploma. WHS is a Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited school that assists student learning at home using state-adopted curriculum with the support, guidance, and supervision of credentialed teachers.
In our program, students work independently according to a written contract under the general supervision of their instructor. While students follow the district-adopted curriculum and meet the district graduation requirements, the program allows for flexibility to meet their individual needs, interests, and styles of learning.
A student must have sufficient maturity and self-direction to maintain a study schedule of at least 20-25 hours per week. WHS students dedicate themselves to the hard work and discipline it takes to be independent and self-directed learners.
Walnutwood High School Pathfinder Expectations
ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES
Students who choose to enroll at Walnutwood High School are considered as follows:
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In order to enroll in Walnutwood High School a student must:
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If you are currently enrolled in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District, you need to contact your current high school counselor who will submit a referral to Walnutwood. After we receive the referral, we will contact you to attend an enrollment/registration orientation meeting. If the student is under 18 years of age, a parent/guardian must be present with their student for the meeting.
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If you reside outside of the Folsom Cordova Unified School District you must contact our Attendance and Due Process office at 1965 Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA, 95742, (916) 294-9000 extension 102200 to request an inter-district transfer. After you have obtained an inter-district transfer from your home district, please complete the Pre-Enrollment Survey located on the Walnutwood High School website.
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Students new to the district, and who reside in the district, may enroll directly at Walnutwood High School unless the student has an IEP. Students with an IEP plan should enroll at their school of residency and inform them of your desire to attend Walnutwood High School. Any students with an active 504 accommodation will be reviewed with a counselor upon enrollment. Please complete the Pre-Enrollment Survey, located on the Walnutwood High School website.
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Students requesting to attend Walnutwood High School should possess indicators of success such as willingness to take personal responsibility for their education, evidence of self-discipline, and a basic level of academic competency.
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Please bring the following documents to the Walnutwood High School school office:
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Current FCUSD students:
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Pre-enrollment form
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Copy of parent/guardian’s ID
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A Proof of residency as defined Ed Code 48204.1 (but not limited to)
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Property tax payment receipts
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Rental property contract, lease, or payment receipts
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Utility service contract, statement, or payment receipts
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Pay stubs
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Voter registration
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Correspondence from a government agency
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Declaration of residency executed by the parent or legal guardian of a pupil
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We may ask for additional documents, such as but not limited to; proof of student’s age, copy of immunizations, etc. Review enrollment requirements, per Ed Code 48002.
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Out of district students:
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Inter-district transfer form from your home district
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Pre-enrollment form
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Copy of parent/guardian’s ID
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Copy of child’s immunization record
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Proof of residency as defined Ed Code 48204.1 (but not limited to)
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Property tax payment receipts
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Rental property contract, lease, or payment receipts
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Utility service contract, statement, or payment receipts
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Pay stubs
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Voter registration
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Correspondence from a government agency
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Declaration of residency executed by the parent or legal guardian of a pupil
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Proof of child’s age as defined by Ed Code 48002.
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Certified copy of birth record or statement by the local register or county recorder certifying birth date
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Baptism certificate duly attested
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Passport
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An affidavit of the parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor
Or, any other means of providing the age of the child as prescribed by the governing board of the school district
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New to FCUSD and reside in FCUSD boundaries
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Pre-enrollment form
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Copy of parent/guardian’s ID
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Copy of child’s immunization record
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Proof of residency as defined Ed Code 48204.1 (but not limited to)
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Property tax payment receipts
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Rental property contract, lease, or payment receipts
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Utility service contract, statement, or payment receipts
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Pay stubs
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Voter registration
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Correspondence from a government agency
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Declaration of residency executed by the parent or legal guardian of a pupil
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Proof of child’s age as defined by Ed Code 48002.
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Certified copy of birth record or statement by the local register or county recorder certifying birth date
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Baptism certificate duly attested
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Passport
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An affidavit of the parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor
Or, any other means of providing the age of the child as prescribed by the governing board of the school district
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Once Walnutwood High School has received your student’s information and submitted the appropriate documentation, you may sign up to attend an orientation session. At the conclusion of this registration/orientation, families will complete and sign the master agreement, which will finalize enrollment in Walnutwood High School.
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The first day of enrollment for the student will begin the following assigned day of the week, after the master agreement is signed and the orientation is completed.
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