Frequently Asked Questions

What is a charter school?

• Charter schools are free, public schools open to all students. It is designed by a group of parents, educators, and community members that are mission driven. They follow the same rules and regulations as other public schools and participate in the same state mandated assessments. Parents must apply to have their child enrolled in a charter school. 

Do I have to pay tuition for my child to attend Vision Charter School?

• No. Vision Charter School is a free, public school.

​Vision Charter School COVID-19 Response Plan

• Vision Charter School is committed to offering our students an enriched and accelerated quality educational experience. Please follow the link to
  
• see our COVID-19 Response Plan.  

Is bussing available?

• Yes. Bussing is available for students living with the Vision Charter School boundary area.

What time does school start/end?

• 2022-2023 START & END TIMES FOR K-12TH GRADERS
  Supervision for all students starts at 7:45AM daily. Students report directly to their first period class upon arrival at school. The first bell for K-12th grade is at 7:56AM. The tardy bell for all K-12th grade is at 8AM daily. Students are expected to be in their seats prior to 8AM.  The doors will close at 8AM. Students will need to buzz into the front entrance, sign in, and receive a tardy pass after 8AM.    K - 5th will be released at 3:25.  6th-8th at 3:29, 9th – 12th at 3:33 pm. Buses will depart Vision at 3:37. Students need to be picked up by 3:45 daily. ​
  

How do I enroll my child at VCS?

• ​Electronic applications for the 2023-24 school year may be found here beginning December 15, 2022.​

       All prospective students will be given the opportunity to enroll in the FREE public charter
       school, regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, social or economic
       status, or special needs.

How does the lottery system work?

• It is a random drawing, done in tiers. The first tier we pull from is for founding family students. The next tier is siblings of existing students. After that we pull names from families that are within our attendance boundary area. The last tier we pull from is all families that are outside our attendance boundary area. ​​​
• After the lottery is complete all students who applied for enrollment will be mailed a letter to either accept their spot at VCS or notifying them of where they fall on the waitlist.

Can I come eat lunch with my child?

• Yes, parents may come and eat lunch with their child during regularly scheduled lunch times. Parents will be required to show a driver's license and be cleared through our RAPTOR program prior to receiving a photo ID visitor pass. Once you are in our system, this will take way less time.

How do I volunteer in my student's classroom/for field trips?

• Thank you for wanting to help in your student's classroom! If your student's teacher needs classroom volunteers or field trip chaperones they will let parents know via email or a class newsletter. Elementary teachers will also email parents regarding volunteering to help during class parties.  If you do not hear from the teacher after a month of school, email and let the teacher know you are interested in helping out. 

What happens if there's a snow day or emergency closure?

• In the event of school closure or emergency closure families can expect to receive a phone call at the number listed in your student's Infinite Campus profile. You may also check our website, Facebook page, or look for updates on KTVB channel 7, KBOI channel 2, and KIVI/KSAW channels 6 and 9.