Homeschool Resources

Washington state law recognizes the desire of some parents and families to seek home-based instruction for their children. RCW 28A.200.011(1) states that each person whose child is receiving home-based instruction ages 8-18 under RCW 28A.225.010(4) must file annually a signed declaration of intent.

Students will be considered as receiving home-based instructions (homeschooled) if the parent has filed a signed Intent to Provide Home-Based Instruction (homeschool) Form. The statement/form should include the name and age of the student and shall specify whether a certificated person will be supervising the instruction.

Such statement/form must be filed annually by September 15 or within two weeks of the beginning of any quarter, trimester, or semester, with the district office. Please complete the form and return it via one of the methods below: 

Email: Tammy Haugstad, thaugstad@lwsd.wednet.edu
Mail: Lakewood School District, PO Box 220, N Lakewood, WA 98259
Drop-off at District Office: 17110 16th Dr. NE, Marysville, WA 98271

Intent to Provide Home-Based Instruction Form

Students in home-based instruction may enroll in a public school as part-time students and receive ancillary services on a space-available basis, provided the student is otherwise eligible for full-time enrollment in the district. 

Request For Part-Time Attendance for Ancillary Services

Lakewood Online Academy is a powerful resource available to students in grades 6-12. Lakewood has offered the Online Academy with Edgenuity since 2020. It has evolved to become an ALE (alternative learning environment) for students who prefer an alternative to a traditional classroom model.

The basics of Lakewood Online Academy

Online courses can be offered in a full-time setting or in a hybrid schedule (mix of in-person classes and online classes). Each student is provided with a coach who works closely with the student and their family to customize the learning experience and provide essential resources for student success. Our online coaches are certified teachers with many years of experience in education. This is what makes LOA unique when compared to independent online schools. In addition to the online curriculum, students in the online program have a real person supporting them every step of the way and are encouraged to participate in on-site sports, clubs, and other activities.

Learn more about Lakewood Online Academy