2020-21 Enrollment Edition
Enroll Your Student starting July 1
Monday, June 29, 2020
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19
"Tiger Enrollment" Overview
Beginning July 1, 2020, current families within WDMCS will complete an online enrollment process for all returning students through Infinite Campus. The term “Tiger Enrollment” includes updating and/or verifying the following information:
- Contact Information (primary contacts and emergency contacts, including addresses, phone numbers, email, etc.)
- Student Information (health records, immunizations, etc.)
- Handbook Review (confirm receipt of handbook and agreement to processes outlined)
- Release of Information (allows WDMCS to take photos/videos)
Families without access to the internet or those in need of an interpreter will be able to enroll at one of several locations this summer.
Confirming Infinite Campus Access
All families need to confirm they have an Infinite Campus account and can successfully login in to the portal prior to registration.
Families DO NOT NEED TO CONTACT A SCHOOL to create an account or reset a password. See video below for instructions.
Information Families Need to Enroll Online
Families need to collect some information before enrolling students. Any documents can be scanned/uploaded online.
- Proof of residency (if moved in 2019-20 and did not previously inform us.)
- Immunization Records (if applicable)
- Any new health history since last summer.
Onsite Enrollment Support
Families without access to the internet or those in need of an interpreter will be able to enroll at one of several locations this summer.
- Clive
- Crestview
- Crossroads Park
- Hillside
- LRC
- Indian Hills
- Valley
VIDEO: How to Access Infinite Campus
"Tiger Access" Overview
Tiger Access refers to "next steps" families can take online after enrolling (paying fees, transportation, free and reduced lunch, school supplies, athletics forms, etc.)
Elementary School Supply Lists
Transportation Registration
Parent Orgs & Volunteering
"Tiger Launch" Overview
Tiger Launch refers to school-specific dates when students and families can visit their schools. Elementary schools may hold open houses or ice cream socials. Secondary students can pick up schedules, get student pictures, school IDs, connect with parent organizations, etc.
Each school handles Tiger Launch differently. Due to COVID-19, we are still determining how each building can best offer Tiger Launch for the 2020-21 school year.
WDMCS elementary schools are collaborating to plan ice cream socials and open houses for the 2020-21 year. Traditional events may be delayed or canceled due to COVID-19 safety protocols. Watch for more information from your student's building this summer.
Last year, secondary students visited schools to get IDs, schedules, parking passes, Chromebooks, etc. Due to COVID-19, each building is making adjustments to move some of these items online or handle on-site once school starts.
However, we understand the importance of students visiting a new building before the first day of school. Watch for more information from your student's building on how they will connect with your students this August.
Junior High Info.
Our traditional Tiger Launch with "stations" has been adjusted to allow some things to be handled online. However, we still wish to welcome our students back in early August to walk their schedule, practice locker combinations, and handle a few other items that cannot be accomplished online.
- Pick Up School Supplies (if pre-ordered)
- Walk Your Schedule
- Practice Locker Combinations
Indian Hills | Aug. 12-13 (must sign up for a time)
- New Family Orientation: noon to 2 p.m., Aug. 12
- ESOL Families Orientation: 3-6 p.m., Aug 12
Stilwell | Aug. 10-14 (must sign up for a time)
Valley Southwoods Info.
Students will receive their Chromebooks and student IDs the first day of school. However, students are welcome to visit the building during the day Aug. 15–22.
Open House
Aug. 19 | 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Valley Info.
Most items traditionally covered at Tiger Launch have been moved online. Valley families will receive a mailing outlining the details. Photos for school IDs will be taken the first week of school. Students who purchased a Valley Activity Ticket (VAT) will have that information included on the ID.
Walnut Creek Campus Dates
Enrollment Support: Wednesday, Aug. 5 | noon to 5 p.m.
Get to Know Staff Conferences: Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 3:30-7:30 p.m.
New Student/Parent Orientation: Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 6-7 p.m.
School/Community Relations
buckl@wdmcs.org
515-633-5023
Alexandra Wade
515-633-5022
Aaron Young
younga@wdmcs.org
515-633-5016
Email: scroffice@wdmcs.org
Website: www.wdmcs.org
Location: 3550 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA, USA
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Twitter: @WDMCS