NOTICE OF EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN WHO RESIDE IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR CHILDREN WHO RESIDE IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT Educational Options The Pulaski Community School District offers a wide variety of educational options to children who live in the District and to students who attend our schools under Open Enrollment. Our schools offer many great opportunities and activities for children and families, and we welcome open-enrolled students! The open enrollment program allows students outside the Pulaski Community School District to enroll in our schools without paying tuition. Visit our website for more information on how to enroll at Pulaski. There are many reasons to enroll in our schools, starting with the performance of our district as highlighted in our report card from the state of Wisconsin. The Pulaski Community School District was awarded the designation of "exceeds expectations" by the state. Our individual schools are designated as significantly exceeds state expectations, exceeds state expectations, or meets expectations. The full version of our report cards can be accessed at the following link: https://apps2.dpi.wi.gov/reportcards/, by searching "school report card" on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction website, or on our District website at http://www.pulaskischools.org/about/school-report-cards. The most recent school accountability report that is provided to parents/guardians and displayed on the district website is for the 2024-25 school year. The Pulaski Community School District offers an educational pathway and instructional program that progresses from Four-Year-Old Kindergarten (4K) through 12th grade. Some of the specific educational programs offered to eligible students who are enrolled in and attending the District's schools include: Early World Language Program Digital Learning Initiative, offering increased access to technology for all students Advanced Placement and College Credit Courses Youth Apprenticeship Program Project Lead the Way, a pre-engineering program Early childhood special education Special education for students with disabilities English language learner Advanced Learner Enrichment Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs Visual Arts, Music, Performing Arts, and Drama Personalized learning and individualized programs Alternative education program(s) At-risk education (e.g., for students identified as being at-risk of not graduating high school) Summer school programming Additional Educational Options Eligible students who are enrolled in the District have the opportunity to attend other educational institutions on a part-time basis through two programs: The Early College Credit Program (ECCP) allows public high students who meet certain requirements to enroll in a UW System institution, or a private, nonprofit institution of higher education to take one or more nonsectarian courses, for which the pupil may earn high school credit, post-secondary credit, or both. Start College Now provides learning opportunities for qualified high school juniors and seniors. This program allows students the opportunity to take post-secondary (college courses) at the technical college during the regular academic year. The student can receive both high school and post-secondary credit for successfully completing the course. Students may enroll in AP courses that prepare students for the College Board's annual AP Exams offered in spring. Students may earn college credit based on their AP Exam score. Students can gain work experience while they are in high school. They can enroll in a school sponsored work experience program such as Youth Apprenticeships (Grades 11-12). More information regarding the Youth apprenticeship can be found on the PHS website Apprenticeship/Employment. High school students meeting certain age and other eligibility requirements may be permitted to attend a technical college or certain other programs for the purpose of completing a program leading to the student's high school graduation or to a high school equivalency diploma. Full-time Open Enrollment involves physical attendance in a public school of a nonresident district or attendance through a virtual charter school that is associated with a nonresident school district. A child with a disability who meets the program's specific eligibility requirements may apply to attend an eligible, participating private school under a scholarship awarded through the state's "Special Needs Scholarship Program," as established under section 115.7915 of the state statutes. Enrollment in a private school of the family's choosing (at the family's own cost, as applicable). Enrollment in a home-based private educational program as provided under state law Educational options for children who reside in the PCSD but who are enrolled in and attending a private school or home-based private educational program include the following: Such students have the opportunity to attend PCSD summer school classes/programs offered. Private school students in the high school grades have the opportunity to apply for approval to take up to two courses per semester in a District school, pursuant to section 118.145(4) of the state statutes. Students who are enrolled in a home-based private educational program have the opportunity to: apply for approval to take up to two courses per semester in public schools as provided under section 118.53; and participate in District interscholastic athletics as provided under section 118.133. According to State Statute and Policy 8146 - Notification of Educational Options, the Pulaski Community School District is required to notify parents of the educational options available to children who reside in the resident school district. This statute also requires notification of the school's accountability report. For more information about any of the educational options listed in this notice, please contact the school Principal, District Office or the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. WNAXLP Publication Dates LWIX0437814