Enroll in Cascade Virtual Option!
Enrollment in Cascade Virtual Option K-12
Enrollment in Cascade Virtual Option 6-12
Transfer appeal requests for first semester close as of Nov. 5. Transfer appeals for second semester will begin Jan. 11, 2027 via the Transfer Appeal Process
Course requests from other schools are now closed and will reopen for second semester starting Feb. 8.
To request Cascade Virtual Option for 2027-28, submit your school choice form during the open enrollment window. More information to come. Keep an eye on the SPS enrollment webpage for updates.
2026-27 Enrollment Requests
Students wishing to request Cascade Virtual Option for 2026-27 will first need to be enrolled in Seattle Public Schools and assigned to a school before filling out the Transfer Appeal.
Visit the Seattle Public Schools enrollment web page for more information on School Choice and Transfer Appeals.
Students requesting Virtual Option will first be assigned to their current or attendance area school for 2026-27 and will be transferred after the Cascade onboarding process is complete in the fall. See the “New Student Onboarding” section below.
Mid-year Transfers
Transfers for extenuating circumstances may be considered.
- Grades 6-12 – Because students would be unable to complete a semester’s worth of online classes in a short time, transfers would only be considered through the first half of the semester.
- Grades K-5 may submit a transfer appeal throughout the school year.
To request a transfer mid-year to Cascade Virtual Option, please fill out the Transfer Appeal Form through admissions.
Transfers are not guaranteed, and may be denied.
New Student Onboarding Process
Students being considered for transfer to Cascade Virtual Option must complete our onboarding process BEFORE being transferred. Students remain enrolled at their assigned school while onboarding for Cascade VO.
Onboarding Process:
- Learn about what an online education requires and looks like. Orientation information and materials will be provided.
- Students requesting a transfer for the start of the school year will be contacted to begin onboarding mid to late August when staff return to work.
- Meet with a mentor (or Special Education teacher if the student has an IEP) to further discuss student needs and choose classes.
- Students must have a district computer checked out and any other tech supports needed to access online meetings and classes.
- Students must demonstrate the ability to login to classes before the transfer to Cascade is complete.
Once all of these steps are completed, the student will be transferred from their assigned school to Cascade Virtual Option.
Failure to complete all of the above steps will cause the request to be denied, and the student remains enrolled at their assigned school.
Other Schools Requesting Online Courses from Cascade
Cascade Virtual Option may allow students from other SPS schools to request online courses for their students. However, this is very limited and requires approval from principals at both schools.
These requests are only considered during the first 9 weeks of each semester.
Students are NOT cross enrolling with Cascade Virtual Option. The home school is granted the licenses from Edgenuity/Imagine Learning. The home school is responsible for monitoring student progress in the online courses and issuing grades.
The home school will use “online course” place holders in the student’s schedule and manually enter the grades at the end of the term.
Cascade will set up the online account for the student and home school staff member overseeing the student. Cascade has no more responsibility beyond this.
To begin the request process, the counselor and principal at the student’s assigned school will reach out to Principal Owen Gonder at oigonder@seattleschools.org.
Statement of Understanding
Please read the differences between Cascade Virtual Option as an ALE and Home-Based Instruction on our Resources Page.
2026-27 New Student Enrollment is Open!
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has award-winning schools where families find great educators, strong academic programs, and an engaged community. SPS serves ~50,000 students across 63 elementary schools, 11 K-8 schools, 12 middle schools, and 17 high schools.
How to Enroll
Please watch the video below to learn more about the enrollment process and important dates for 2026-27 school year enrollment.
Watch Enrollment video on Vimeo
Enrollment Resources
- Learn which documents you will need to complete the enrollment process
- Bilingual Enrollment Help – available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Amharic, Oromo, Somali, or Vietnamese
- International student enrollment
- Non-Resident student enrollment
Which schools are in my attendance area?
Learn how to use the Address Lookup Tool
Can my student attend a different school that is not in our attendance area?
Yes! Every SPS student is assigned to their attendance area school based on where they live. Families can apply to request that their student attend a different school through the Open Enrollment for School Choice process.
SPS offers schools with unique services, educational approaches, and learning opportunities designed to meet students’ individual needs and interests. Explore your options in Seattle Public Schools!