Admission and Enrollment
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 (ISA) 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.
Current Folsom Cordova Students
If you are currently enrolled in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District, contact your current high school counselor for a Transfer Checklist form to entroll with Walnutwood. After we receive the referral, we will contact you to schedule orientation with our school counselor. If the student is under 18 years of age, a parent/guardian must be present with their student for the meeting.
Orientations are held on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week by appointment and takes approximately 30 minutes.
New Folsom Cordova Student
Students new to the district, and who reside in the district, may enroll directly at Walnutwood High School unless the student has an IEP-Individualized Education Plan. Students with an IEP need to enroll at their school of residency and inform them of your desire to attend Walnutwood High School.
Next Steps:
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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
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Proof of child’s age as defined by Ed Code 48002.
Out of District-Interdistrict Transfers
If you reside outside of the Folsom Cordova Unified School District contact our Attendance, and Due Process, and Safety office at (916) 294-9000 ext. 102200 to request an interdistrict transfer.
An Interdistrict Transfer permit must be submitted to and approved by your current district of residence. Applications must include your child’s transcript, attendance and discipline records, and IEP (if applicable) from their last school of attendance. Transfer requests will not be considered complete until all required documents are received and will not be date stamped until that time.
For more information pertaining to interdistrict transfers, visit our district website.