Request forms can now be submitted for 2025-26. See Mid-Year Transfers below

Deadline for first semester requests is November 5th.

Requests for 2026-27 will open towards the end of the school year.

• Cross Enrollment requests will begin the second week of school. Information will be updated at that time

Grades 6-12 Mid-Year Transfer Process

Read about what Cascade Virtual Option has to offer by clicking HERE.

Cascade Virtual Option only accepts new students through the first half of the semester.

• First Semester: Transfer requests accepted until November 5, 2025
• Second Semester: Transfer requests accepted until April 7, 2026

Grades 6–12 Onboarding Process

IMPORTANT – Read the Step-by-Step Instructions before filling out the form!

1. No District Transfer Appeal Needed
   You do not need to complete a district transfer appeal.
2. Submit a Request Form
   Fill out the Cascade Virtual Option Request Form. Click the green button below.
   Note: Processing may take up to one week.
3. Stay Enrolled at Current School
   Students remain enrolled in their current school while completing onboarding.
4. Attend Orientation
   • A link to orientation will be emailed to the parent/student.
   • Orientations are held weekly during the school year.
   • No orientations are offered during school breaks or after the mid-semester cutoff.
   • Students must attend orientation (parents are encouraged to join).
5. Schedule a 1:1 Meeting
   After orientation, students will schedule a meeting with a Virtual Option staff member to:
   • Select classes
   • Ensure access to virtual platforms
6. Transfer Completion
   Once the 1:1 meeting is successfully completed, the student will be officially transferred to Cascade Virtual Option.

Important Notes

Enrollment Status:

Students must first be enrolled in Seattle Public Schools before requesting the Virtual Option.

Until the transfer is finalized (Step 6), students remain enrolled at their current school.
To avoid withdrawal for non-attendance, please continue attending the current school until all steps are complete.

Incomplete Onboarding:
If the onboarding process is not completed, the student will remain enrolled at their current school and will not be transferred.

Residency Requirement:
Students must reside within Seattle Public Schools boundaries to be eligible for the Virtual Option.

Access Limitations:
Online classes cannot be accessed from outside the city, state, or country.
Students planning extended travel or relocation outside Seattle, Washington State, or the U.S. are not eligible for enrollment in the Virtual Option.

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Grades K-5 Mid-Year Transfer Process

Grades K-5 Onboarding Process

Please read the below instructions and notes before filling out the request form!

1. Submit a Request Form
   Complete the K–5 Virtual Option Request Form for 2025–26 to begin the onboarding process.
   • If the student is not yet enrolled in Seattle Public Schools, please complete the online registration form BEFORE completing the Virtual Option request form. Students new to SPS will first be assigned to their neighborhood school. Then you may continue with the transfer request once assigned to a school.
     Note: Request forms are processed weekly, not daily. Please allow up to a week to hear from our staff.
2. Stay Enrolled at Current School
   Students remain enrolled in their current school while completing these onboarding steps.
3. Review Orientation Materials
   After submitting the form, families will receive an orientation video presentation.
   Please review the content carefully to determine if virtual learning is the right fit for your child.
4. Schedule Device and Supply Pickup
   Contact the main office to let us know that you have watched the orientation video. We will then schedule a time for you to pick up a device and any necessary school supplies.
5. Transfer Completion
   Once steps 1-4 are completed, your child will be officially transferred to the Virtual Option program.
6. Begin Online Classes
   The assigned Virtual Option teacher will send start-of-school instructions.
   Your child can then begin attending online classes.

Important Notes

Enrollment Status:

Students must first be enrolled in Seattle Public Schools before requesting the Virtual Option.

Until the transfer is finalized (Step 5), students remain enrolled at their current school.
To avoid withdrawal for non-attendance, please continue attending the current school until all steps are complete.

Incomplete Onboarding:
If the onboarding process is not completed, the student will remain enrolled at their current school and will not be transferred.

Residency Requirement:
Students must reside within Seattle Public Schools boundaries to be eligible for the Virtual Option.

Access Limitations:
Online classes cannot be accessed from outside the city, state, or country.
Students planning extended travel or relocation outside Seattle, Washington State, or the U.S. are not eligible for enrollment in the Virtual Option.

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Requesting Cascade Virtual Option for 2026-27

Cascade Virtual Option is not currently accepting requests for next year.

We will begin accepting requests towards the end of the 2025-26 school year. Please check back for updated information.

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Statement of Understanding

Please read the differences between Cascade Virtual Option as an ALE and Home-Based Instruction on our Resources Page.

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Cross Enrollment

Cross-enrollment is when a student attends one SPS school and takes 1-3 courses at another SPS school at the same time. It is an inter-school agreement approved by the principals of BOTH schools, is not guaranteed, and determined if there space/availability as well as individual circumstances.