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 approval from the administration.

About the Admissions Process

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

1

APPLICATION

To begin the process, parents/guardians must complete and submit the New Student Application packet to the Admissions Team.

2

SCHEDULE A TOUR

Once an application is received, families are given the opportunity to visit and rout the school and grounds, meet school personnel, and observe classes.

3

RECORDS REVIEW

After the tour, WSD will send a Release of Information form to the students current school. Once the office has received all the necessary documents, the Admissions Team will review the record to ensure the child is eligible to attend WSD.

4

INTERVIEW/45 DAY DX

Upon verifying eligibility, WSD counseling staff or an  administrator will interview the parent. After the interview, the Admissions Team will make a decision about acceptance for the 45 day Dx placement based upon WSD Admissions Policy.

5

OUTCOMES

Prior to the conclusion of the 45 day Dx placement, the Admissions Team will meet to determine if the student will be enrolled at WSD on an ongoing basis or will return to the local school district.

How to apply:

  1. Download the New Student Application packet below and fill out completely.
    New Student Application Packet
    New Student Application Packet (Español)
  2. Mail packet to:
    Washington School for the Deaf
    Attention: Admissions
    611 Grand Blvd.
    Vancouver, WA 98661
  3. The school admission’s team will review the student’s application and notify you of the application status.

Who to Contact

Dawn Smith
Admissions/Special Education
Video Phone: 360-334-5790
Email: dawn.smith@cdhy.wa.gov

Parents of Prospective Students:

Currently, our Kindergarten through 2nd grade classrooms are at capacity. If you have a child who would be placed in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, we still welcome you to visit our school and fill out an application. We can put your child on our waiting list. Spaces sometimes open up in these grade levels as we go through the school year and we would then invite your child to attend for the 45-day diagnostic placement on a first-come, first-serve basis.

– William “Bill” Newell
Elementary School Principal