K-5 Gulf Shores Virtual Academy Spring 2024

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Welcome to Gulf Shores Virtual Academy! We are excited that you are interested in participating in this innovative, comprehensive educational program. Please complete and submit this form to apply for the Spring 2024 school year. The status of your application will be emailed to you once it has been reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact Sandi Harris at sharris@gsboe.org or Dr. Stephanie Harrison at sharrison@gsboe.org.

GSCS Residency Status required

Resident

Non-Resident (non-resident application must be completed)

Street Address (PO Boxes Not Allowed) required

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Zip Coderequired

Student Last Namerequired

Student First Namerequired

Student Middle Name

Student Birthdaterequired

Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format

Parent Last Namerequired

Parent First Namerequired

Parent Emailrequired

Parent Phone Numberrequired

2023-2024 Grade Levelrequired

School Currently Attendingrequired

Type of School Currently Attendingrequired

Public

Private

Homeschool

Virtual

Please describe why you would like to participate in the virtual academy.required

Describe the plan your family has for supporting this student so that he or she will be a successful virtual learner. Items to address may include daily schedule, time management, academic assistance, study habits, learning strategies, etc. (Answer in approximately 150 words.)required

The following required documents must be emailed to Sandi Harris at sharris@gsboe.org: current report card, transcript, discipline, attendance records, and recent standardized test scores. Poor records may result in the rejection of the student's application.

I understand that the students accepted into the virtual academy are committing to a full year of virtual education. Placement will be on a space-available basis only. The superintendent or designee will make the final decision regarding admission. Please note: NO application will be considered complete until the application fee and all educational records from the student’s current school have been received.

I understand that my child's behavior, attendance, and grades can affect his/her enrollment in the Gulf Shores City System, as stated in Policy 6.1.2 (b) - Admission to Schools. Problems including, but not limited too, excessive tardiness, truancy, disciplinary issues, and/or poor grades may constitute a basis for the student's immediate dismissal. I agree that transportation arrangements are my responsibility, except as required by law. Non-resident admission may be rescinded per Gulf Shores City School System policy.

Parent/Legal Guardian Signature (By signing below you understand the above information and submitting with an electronic signature) required

Student Signature (By signing below you understand the above information and submitting with an electronic signature) required

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Must contain a date in M/D/YYYY format