How to Enroll Your Student in the Boise School District

Other Options & Programs

• Concurrent Enrollment
  Concurrent credit for specific courses taught in the Boise School District is available through Boise State University, Northwest Nazarene University and the College of Southern Idaho. Credit is granted by both the high school and the college sponsoring the course. Cost for concurrent credit is the student’s responsibility. Courses must be approved by the area supervisor and the Administrator of Instruction.
  • List of courses and partnering universities
  • Technical courses partnerships -High School Students can earn college credits while taking technical high school courses through a process called "concurrent enrollment" or "Tech-Prep Agreements." The credits vary depending on the class taken and the college with which we have agreements.
• Correspondence Classes
  Correspondence classes provide students who have unique needs with reasonable opportunities to fulfill both district and state requirements for graduation. The Boise School District allows a maximum of three credits to be earned through correspondence study. Contact the school counselor for a list of approved courses and to obtain approval before registering for any correspondence course. Fee required. More information and catalog of approved Correspondence classes.
• Digital Learning
  Students who have not graduated from high school and who meet the requirements outlined in District procedure may be interested in online learning options. Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) offers courses accepted by the Boise School District. See your school counselor for pre-registration materials.
• Dual Enrollment
  Students who have not graduated from high school and who meet the requirements of District policy and procedure may enroll in a Boise District program or activity while they are also enrolled in a postsecondary institution, a private, charter, or home school. Additional home school information.
• English Language Learners
  The Boise School District's English Language Learner program serves K-12 students through a variety of programs. Over 2,200 students speaking 84 languages attend our schools. Elementary programs are located at 11 magnet sites where certified ELL teachers and assistants provide integrated language and content instruction. Secondary students receive support through the Language Academy, ELL Study Skills, in-class support, and sheltered content classes. More information and numerous forms translated into multiple languages.
• Homeless Students
  Homeless children have the right to a free, appropriate public education. The Boise School District is committed to ensuring that homeless children and youth have access to a quality education in our public schools. Many Boise Schools have a Homeless Education Liaison to assist families in need of information and assistance. All of our schools can help ease the difficulties encountered by homeless families. More information.
• Independent Study
  A program designed to provide qualified Students with learning experiences which would not otherwise be available to them. Eligibility: To qualify for participation a student must show evidence of fulfilling the following requirements:
  • Have demonstrated outstanding scholastic proficiency in the subject area in which the independent work is to be followed;
  • Have exhibited in the selected subject area a degree of specialized interest which cannot be satisfied through enrollment in a regularly-offered program;
  • Have experienced schedule conflicts which cannot be resolved and which limit the student in his/her legitimate request for a suitable course of studies;
  • Have enrolled in six regularly-scheduled classes.
  More information and application for Independent Study.
• Montessori Program at Liberty Elementary
• Open Enrollment
  The Board recognizes the desire of some parents/guardians to enroll their children in a school other than their neighborhood school, either within or outside of the Boise School District. If you are interested in applying for admission to a school in our District, please follow Open Enrollment application procedures.
• Transferring out of the Boise School District( Withdrawing)
  • Officially withdraw at your student's school.
  • Request copies from the school of: transcripts, test scores, immunization records, birth certificate
  • Know the name and address of the school you are withdrawing your student from. You will need that information for registration in other districts/states.
• Transferring from non-accredited schools
  Students entering from non-accredited programs must provide complete records of their academic history. Students may start school after completing tests and other evaluation measures which are administered by the District for placement purposes. The principal or designee may require students who do not take placement tests to wait up to two school days after applying for enrollment to start attending school.