Dual Language programs are available for students in Kindergarten through sixth grade (K-6) at the Kent, Neely-O’Brien, and Scenic Hill elementary schools and seventh grade at Mill Creek Middle School.

Kindergarten

• Applications will be accepted between April 1 and April 30, 2019.
  • English Application
  • Spanish Application
• Priority will be given to students already living within the Kent, Neely-O’Brien, and Scenic Hill elementary school boundaries and students who qualify as English Language Learners (ELL).
• Students who submitted applications before the deadline will be tested for ELL services in May.
• We hope to notify families in June if students are accepted into the program.

Grades 1-7

• The principal will complete the selection process for students already enrolled in one of the schools offering the program.

iGrad is a state-approved individualized graduation and degree program. This dropout re-engagement program provides education and comprehensive wraparound support services to older youth, ages 16-21.

Enrollment Process

1. Attend an information session to learn more about the different program options at iGrad.
2. Complete and return the iGrad enrollment packet. Students will be enrolled based on state-required guidelines with consideration given to individual needs.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is open to all high school juniors and seniors in the Kent School District. Students accepted into this program are not required to complete a transfer request unless they are an out-of-district student.

Requirements

Students may apply if they have the following by the end of their sophomore year:

• Student has accelerated in math completing Algebra 3 or 4
• Student has at least 12 credits
• Student has a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade-point average (GPA)

Application Process

• Complete the application and return it to Kim McClung by March 1, 2019.

Choice Program

• Available to students in grades 3-12.
• Families wishing to apply should call (253) 373-7488.

Transition Program

• Available to current KSD students in high school in need of credit retrieval.
• Families wishing to apply should call (253) 373-7488.
• There is no transportation provided for students in the Transition Program.

Link Program

• Available to students in grades 7-12 on the autism spectrum.
• Contact your IEP Case Manager at your school for information about placement in this program.

Three programs are available to students. Students must complete an application and then interview with school staff to determine if the program is a good fit.

The Tech Academy offered at Mill Creek Middle School and Kent-Meridian High School is available to all KSD students.

Mill Creek Middle School (Grades 7-8)

All requests to attend Mill Creek Tech Academy must go through the regular district transfer process to be accepted to the program. When requesting a transfer, applicants should list Tech Academy as the reason for the request. All requests will be part of the district transfer lottery.

Kent-Meridian High School (Grades 9-12)

• Eighth-grade students currently enrolled in the KTA at Mill Creek are automatically enrolled in the program at Kent-Meridian and do not need to apply.
• Early-acceptance applications for incoming freshmen in the 2019-2020 school year will be accepted through January 31, 2019.
• Space-available applications for incoming freshmen in the 2019-2020 school year will be accepted between January 31 and June 2, 2019.