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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HomeLink?

HomeLink is a public school that is part of the Lake Stevens School District and is bound by district policies put forth by the school board. The HomeLink program supports families who have committed to providing home-based instruction to their students and are an integral part of their student’s education.

We offer enrichment classes for enrolled K­-8 students. Our schedule offers an assortment of enriching and supplemental elective courses to compliment home-based taught core subjects. Students meet in class on the scheduled day/time to receive instruction and participate in classroom activities. They are assigned work that must be completed outside of class time. It is expected the parent will help to deliver instruction for the work assigned at home.

Do parents need to stay during their child's classes?

No. To better meet the needs of our families, parents have the option of either dropping off their child for class and picking them up when class ends or remaining on campus to support their child's learning in the classroom.

Parents and family members who choose to stay during class are expected to remain in their child's classroom and actively support the learning taking place. In order to volunteer in the classroom, all adults must complete the district's volunteer application process and be approved as a district volunteer prior to attending class. You can find the volunteer application at SafeVisitor.

Students may arrive no more than five minutes before the start of class and should be picked up promptly when class ends unless they are attending another scheduled HomeLink class.

If I'm out of district can I still enroll at HomeLink?

Unless the District has suspended variances to HomeLink,  yes.  Contact HomeLink registrar before completing a Choice Transfer Request. Your request must be approved by Lake Stevens School District prior to completing the enrollment process. 

How do I enroll at HomeLink?

  • Contact the office at  (425) 335-1525 to learn more about classes offered in the current school year.
  • If desired, schedule to visit any classes your student(s) may be interested in taking.  
  • Submit a completed LSSD registration packet including a copy of Certified Birth Certificate, up-to-date immunizations and proof of residence (utility bill, lease agreement or mortgage statement). All paperwork must be received by the HomeLink office 1 week before your child can begin classes.
  • Complete the required HomeLink/ALE enrollment forms 
  • Parent/guardian must complete the LSSD Safevisitor Volunteer Application and receive District approval.   
  • Meet with an advisor to finalize the student’s Written Student Learning Plan. This must be completed prior to beginning classes.

What is the difference between home-based instruction and Alternative Learning Experience?

Home-Based Instruction

  • Is provided by the parent or guardian as authorized under RCW 28A.200 and 28A.225.010.
  • Students are not enrolled in public education.
  • Students are not subject to the rules and regulations governing public schools, including course, graduation, and assessment requirements.
  • The public school is under no obligation to provide instruction or instructional materials, or otherwise supervise the student’s education.

Alternative Learning Experience - HomeLink

  • Is authorized under and follows all public education requirements as well as Chapter 392-550 WAC
  • Students are enrolled in public education either full-time or part-time.
  • Students are subject to the rules and regulations governing public school students including course, graduation, and assessment requirements for all portions of the ALE.

Learning experiences are:

  • Supervised, monitored, assessed, and evaluated by certificated teachers.
  • Provided via a written student learning plan.
  • Provided in whole, or part outside the regular classroom.