ISD Online Frequently Asked Questions

ISD Online is a full-time virtual high school launching in fall 2026 with a flexible, student-centered learning experience offering personalized support from certified teachers and mentors. Our inclusive virtual community empowers students to thrive academically and personally.

Important Features:

• Learning Center: Offers a supportive and inclusive space where students receive in-person academic and emotional guidance from teachers and mentors.
• Student-Centered: Empowers students who thrive in virtual learning through personalized, high-quality instruction that upholds our district’s standards of excellence.
• Extracurriculars: Students have the opportunity to participate in activities, clubs, music, and sports.
• Flexible Learning: Guided by certified teachers, students engage in self-directed instruction that builds on the balance and readiness needed to thrive in future academic and personal pursuits.

Any Issaquah School District resident student in grades 9–12 with a completed application. 

ISD Online serves students in grades 9–12. 

No. Enrollment will open from March 1, 2026, to May 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 school year. 

ISD Online is a tuition-free public school. Optional costs may apply for materials, extracurriculars, or field trips. 

ISD Online works well for students who: 

• Are self-motivated and independent learners 
• Need a flexible schedule due to health, athletics, work, or family commitments 
• Are seeking an alternative learning environment 
• Prefer personalized, self-paced learning

The Welcome Meeting is a required 30-minute virtual or in-person appointment with the ISD Online team during the summer. During this meeting, we will: 

• Review how ISD Online works 
• Discuss student goals and course planning 
• Go over support systems and communication expectations 
• Participation requirements 
• Answer questions 

More details can be found in the Student Participation Agreement included in the ISD Online Full-Time Application. 

Students begin their day by logging into Canvas to access assignments, instructional materials, and teacher feedback. They work independently on coursework, attend optional live sessions or small-group check-ins, and communicate regularly with teachers and mentors. 

Yes. ISD Online is fully asynchronous, allowing students to complete coursework on a flexible schedule. There are no required live classes, but students are expected to maintain consistent progress and communication. 

Each student is assigned an ISD mentor and all courses are taught by certified Washington State teachers. Student supports include: 

• Weekly mentor check-ins  
• Regular communication with teachers   
• Access to counselors and social-emotional supports 
• Optional live sessions in person and virtually for additional support

ISD Online courses follow Washington State Learning Standards and include core subjects (English, math, science, social studies), PE, electives, and high school credit courses. 

ISD Online is a new full-time virtual high school. Students take all courses online and do not attend in-building classes. The existing part-time Online Learning program remains available for students in grades 5-12 who wish to take 1–2 online courses alongside in-person instruction. 

Our course directory can be found here. It will be the same course directory used for our part-time program. 

Students will take three 0.5-credit courses and a 0.25-credit Advisory course each quarter, earning 3.5 credits per semester. 

Yes, this is our current part-time program. Students can take up to two online classes within their high school schedule (ALE). More information can be found on this website: https://www.isd411.org/programs-services/middle-high-school-programs/online-learning. Students would still be part of their boundary school if participating in this option.

ISD Online offers:

• Drop-in Learning Center with Student Resource Room, where students have access to dedicated workspaces and working with teachers one on one
• Weekly mentor check-ins and monthly progress reviews
• Personalized Written Student Learning Plans (WSLPs)
• Access to ISD counselors, tutors, and academic support
• A balance of flexibility and accountability designed for student success
• Transparent, district-aligned grading and credit policies
• Full access to ISD extracurricular opportunities (activities, clubs, music, and sports)

ISD Online operates on a quarter system. While we offer flexible, asynchronous learning, we will follow the Issaquah School District calendar for in-person support, start and end dates of the school year, and quarter dates. Visit the district calendar page for more information.

As a fully accredited public school within ISD, ISD Online follows the same graduation requirements, curriculum standards, and assessment expectations as our traditional high schools in the Issaquah School District. 

Yes. All ISD Online students are required to participate in Washington State Assessments (SBA, WCAS, etc.) in accordance with OSPI guidelines. Some assessments may require in-person attendance.  All in-person testing will take place at the Admin Building. 

Yes. ISD Online provides special education and related services in full compliance with state and federal laws. 

Yes. Students can participate in activities, clubs, music, and sports that occur outside of the regular school day at their boundary school. Refer to the ISD Boundary map to find your boundary school. 

Yes, graduates of ISD Online will receive an Issaquah School District diploma.

The transcript will look like a comprehensive high school transcript, with ISD Online as the school name. All courses have a state and district course code, and are awarded 0.5 credit per class. Students will have access to an official transcript through Parchment. 

Yes. Students may enroll in Running Start while attending ISD Online. 

If a student is interested in WANIC, we will review options and determine eligibility during the Welcome Meeting in the summer.