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In Iowa, dual enrollment is a legal option for students under Competent Private Instruction (CPI) to access public school services, activities, and classes. For example, a student could dual enroll for band, orchestra, sports, or an academic class(es).
HSAP does NOT fall under dual enrollment.
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Students who are WDM residents may participate at their local school if there is room available.
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Students who are open enrolled will be placed at one of the WDM Schools where there are openings.
Classes and sports commonly dual enrolled for:
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Orchestra starts in 4th grade -
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See more information at the bottom of this page.
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You will be contacted in early September about orchestra placement.
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Band starts in 5th grade -
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See more information at the bottom of this page.
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You will be contacted in early September about band placement.
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Classes or sports at the middle school level in 7th & 8th grades
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7th grade sports
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Cross country - practices and limited meets
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Girls wrestling
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Boys wrestling
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8th grade sports
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Cross country
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Football
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Volleyball
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Basketball
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Wrestling
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Softball
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Track
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Classes or sports at the high school level in 9-12th grades
WHO DO YOU CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO ENROLL?
Students in K-6th grades who wish to dual enroll, will contact:
Tami Prescott at 515-633-5095 or prescottt@wdmcs.org
Watch for current students' band and orchestra sign-ups in your email in January or February.
Students in 7th-12th grades who wish to dual enroll, will contact the appropriate school counselor below:
STILWELL
Brady Johnson:
Kelli Ladd:
INDIAN HILLS
Lindsey Cunningham:
Joe Rich:
VALLEY SOUTHWOODS FRESHMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Contact the counselor who is assigned to your student according to the first letter of the student's last name:
Tess Young - (Counselor for A-K):
515-633-4524
TJ Cox - (Counselor for L-A):
515-633-4643
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Contact the counselor who is assigned to your student according to the first letters of the student's last name:
Morgan Binder (Counselor for A-Cl):
515-633-4127
Eric Traynor (Counselor for Cm-Go):
515-633-4346
Karla Hardy (Counselor for Gp-K):
515-633-4128
Tony Wieland (Counselor for L-N):
515-633-4126
Becky Sinram (Counselor for O-Sta):
515-633-4123
Larry Mandernach (Counselor for Stb-Z):
515-633-4125
Band
Orchestra
ORCHESTRA:
Students may begin orchestra in fourth grade. This includes small group lessons and large group rehearsal. During the school year, elementary students have several opportunities to perform as part of a large ensemble during the orchestra concerts. In addition, solo and chamber ensemble opportunities are available through the Solo and Ensemble Festival held once a year as well as the Chamber Concert held each spring.
4th-6th grade: The typical commitment is attending the school two times a week; small group lessons and the full group orchestra.
Students are asked to practice 20-30 minutes daily.
7th-8th grade: This is a commitment of going to the school every other day for the full group orchestra. Small group lessons will be scheduled at another time. Students will also need to incorporate daily practice.
9-12th grade: Students receive credit for orchestra in high school. Currently Valley has a block schedule. Students will attend on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Instruments can be purchased or rented through a music store or the Valley Orchestra Guild. There are a few larger instruments, cello and bass, available through the school.
Other expenses include lesson books, rosin, shoulder rest (violin and viola only), and rock stop (cello and bass only.) Accommodations can be made for students who need financial support.
Parental interest and encouragement are very important for student success.
BAND:
Students may begin band in fifth grade. This includes small group lessons and large group rehearsal.
4th-6th grade: The typical commitment is attending the school two times a week; small group lessons and the full group orchestra.
Students are asked to practice 20-30 minutes daily.
7th-8th grade: This is a commitment of going to the school every other day for the full group orchestra. Small group lessons will be scheduled at another time. Students will also need to incorporate daily practice.
9-12th grade: Students receive credit for orchestra in high school. Currently Valley has a block schedule. Students will attend on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Instruments can be purchased or rented through a music store. A few larger instruments are available to rent from the school.
Other expenses may include: lesson book, reeds, and supplies for instrument maintenance. Accommodations can be made for students who need financial support.
Parental interest and encouragement are very important to student success.