Summer Rules and Policies

WANIC Summer 2026 Rules and Policies

These Rules & Regulations apply to all students enrolled in a WANIC Summer Semester class. These were agreed upon by submitting a WANIC Summer Semester application:

Program Structure

• The course equals one full high school semester (0.5 credit).
• Runs 13 full days, weekdays 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Mon June 29 – Fri July 17 (no school July 3). Dates subject to change.
• All classes are 100% in-person, no remote options.

Eligibility

• Students must be entering grades 9–12 in Fall 2026.
• Must be registered with a public high school in one of these districts:
  Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Northshore, Riverview, Snoqualmie Valley.
• Private- or home‑schooled students must register with their local public high school first.
• Out-of-consortium students are not eligible.

Application, Acceptance & Enrollment

• Submitting the application does NOT guarantee placement.
• WANIC will send an email if the student is Accepted or Waitlisted in their first or second choice program.
• Guardians may check status anytime on the WANIC application portal https://applywanic.schoolmint.com.
• Being Accepted does not finalize enrollment:
  • Guardians must register the student into LWSD following instructions emailed by WANIC.
  • Missing the deadline removes the student from the class and puts them on a waitlist. Waitlisted applications cannot be guaranteed placement.
  • Students already registered in LWSD are exempt from this additional registration step.
• Enrollment is conditional on verification and approval from the student’s home high school. If verification/approval fails or counselors deem placement inappropriate, WANIC will withdraw the application.
• If no concerns arise by June 11, enrollment is considered fully approved.

Attendance Requirements (Strict)

• Full attendance every day is required due to accelerated pacing.
• Students must be in class by 8:00 a.m. and remain until 3:00 p.m. daily.
• First and last day attendance is mandatory.
  Missing any portion of the first day results in automatic withdrawal—no exceptions.
• Students may not be absent for more than one day for any reason, including but not limited to: vacation, work, other school activities, sports, competitive events, internships, personal time off, holidays, lengthy appointments, family events, medical or mental health needs.
• If illness prevents attendance for more than 24 hours (more than one day absent), a hardship withdrawal (W) may be necessary.
• A guardian must call/email the WANIC office to excuse an absence.
• No remote access is available for absences.
• Attendance is taken twice daily (morning and afternoon). Students are required to be in attendance and actively engaged in schoolwork during both sessions each day.
• Students must be picked up within 15 minutes of class ending. There is no after school supervision.
• If student has other plans during WANIC Summer Semester, do not apply for this class.

Withdrawals & Transcript Impact

• This course will be listed on the student’s official high school transcript with credit and grade earned (state law).
• If a student withdraws:
  • Before Day 1: No transcript record.
  • Before end of Day 4: Withdrawal “W” (no GPA impact).
  • After Day 4: May receive No Pass “N” (no credit earned).
• Hardship withdrawals (“W”) may be granted for approved reasons and do not affect GPA.
• If known and when possible, the guardian must notify WANIC prior to June 1 if their student needs to withdraw, to allow enough time to process waitlisted students.

Grading

• Standard high school grading applies: A, B, C, D, or N (No Pass).
• No Incomplete "I” grade issued.
• Students must complete all coursework and requirements to earn credit.

Student Responsibilities

• Students must bring their own lunch and are responsible for their own transportation to/from class.
• Free/Reduced Lunch–eligible families may request gas card financial assistance. Email wanic@lwsd.org for more information.

Guardian Responsibilities

• Provide WANIC with critical alert information.

Photography/Video Consent

• Students may be photographed or filmed for WANIC/LWSD promotional purposes.
• Guardians who do not permit this must email WANIC before the first day and inform their student.

Technology & Academic Integrity

All school district rules apply, including:

• Be ethical and courteous; no harassing, obscene, hateful, discriminatory, or antisocial communications.
• Use online time only for educational purposes—no personal, commercial, or political uses.
• Protect account credentials, do not share passwords.
• Submit only original work.
  Academic misconduct—including unauthorized use of AI, plagiarism, or cheating—may lead to removal from the program and/or a grade of N on the student’s permanent high school transcript.

Additional Notes

• No college credit is offered for Summer Semester classes.
• All LWSD Student Rights and Responsibilities Policies are in effect during WANIC Summer Semester.
• WANIC Summer Semester Attendance Policy link
• LWSD "Too Sick for School" policy link
• For questions, contact:
  WANIC Office: (425) 739‑8400
  Email: wanic@lwsd.org
  (Always include the student’s full name.)