Admissions
WSD students come from all areas of the state to attend school. Students that live outside the Vancouver, Washington area are eligible to attend the school's Residential Program. WSD accepts applications throughout the year and admission to the schools is based on the approval from the administration.
About the admission process (pdf)
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How to apply:
1. Contact Judy Smith at judy.smith@wsd.wa.gov or (360) 696-6525 x0401
V/TTY to have an application packet mailed to you. OR download the following documents (you may fill out online and then print:
New Student
Packet
New Student Health Packet
Student Fees
Directory Information Notification
2. Fill out the packet completely and mail it to: Office of Admissions, Attention: Judy Smith, Washington School for the Deaf, 611 Grand Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661.
3. School administration will review the student's application and notify you of the admissions status in writing within two weeks of receipt.
Frequently asked questions:
How much does it cost to attend school at WSD?
WSD is a state-funded agency and offers deaf and hard of hearing students an appropriate educational program at no cost to families or local school districts.
Where does funding for WSD programs and services come from?
Approximately 99% of school funding is provided by the State of Washington.
An additional 1% is provided by the federally funded program Individuals
with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA).
Can my child attend school during the day at WSD, but live at home?
Yes. Many students that live in the Vancouver area attend WSD during the
day and return home after school is done for the day.
How close can a student live to the Vancouver Campus and be eligible
to live on campus?
Students in the Residential Program must have a
permanent address of more than 60 minutes by school bus transportation
away from the WSD campus.
How often may parents visit students and when do the students return
home?
Parents/guardians are encouraged to visit their children and
be involved in their education while attending school at WSD. Students
typically arrive on campus from home on Sunday evenings and return
home on Friday afternoons.
What if my child is denied admissions?
WSD may deny a child admission based on the
Admissions
for New and Former Students - Policy 3000 (pdf)
Is transportation provided for the student to
return home on the weekends and during breaks?
Yes. Our Transportation Department will arrange
for students to be transported from home to the WSD campus either
via bus or airplane.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Parents/guardians are required to drop-off students at WSD in-person on the first day of school and to pick-up on the last day of school.