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Please review the Summer School Handbook for important information about program expectations, attendance requirements, schedules, communication, and student success for students who are scheduled or planning to attend summer school.

This lottery is for students who were not initially placed in summer school but would still like to attend. Students from GWHS and EDHS will report to EDHS for lottery selection. Students from RHS and MWHS will report to RHS. Please click on the link for specific reporting times based on grade level. Students selected through the lottery must report on the first day of summer school, June 9th. 

Summer Office Hours

Please see the attached flyer for our complete summer office schedule.

Please note:

• The office will be closed on June 19 in observance of the holiday.
• The office will be closed to the public from June 22 through July 24.
• Regular office hours (7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) will resume on August 3.

📣 Need a Work Permit This Summer?
Before you start your job, make sure you have your work permit! ✅

📋 Learn the step-by-step process
📝 Download the B1-1 Work Permit Form
📱 Scan the QR codes for forms and information
🕒 Summer Office Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Friday: Closed

📍 630 S. Atwood St., Visalia, CA 93277
📞 (559) 730-7510

2026 Roundup Schedule

Students should attend Roundup at their assigned date and time:

• Returning 10th & 11th Grade Students: Tuesday, August 4, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Returning 12th Grade Students: Tuesday, August 4, 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
• New VCIS Students (Grades 9–12): Wednesday, August 5, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Please arrive during your scheduled session to complete the Roundup process for the 2026–2027 school year.

Visalia Charter Independent Study offers on-site childcare for all VUSD students with children. Our program operates from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on all regular school days, providing a safe and supportive environment for your children while you focus on your education.

🔔 Reminder for students: The California Promise Grant waives enrollment fees for eligible California Community College students. To qualify, students must:

• Enroll in at least 12 units

• Maintain a 2.0 GPA

• Complete more than 50% of coursework

• Submit a FAFSA or CADAA

VCIS is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year! The enrollment process is done completely online. If you're interested in joining us this fall, please click the link at the top of the page to begin the enrollment process.

Once your application has been submitted, you will be contacted by a site secretary to schedule an orientation as spots become available.

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Did you know you can attend VCIS and participate in sports?  VCIS students that live in the VUSD boundaries have the ability to participate in athletics at their "home" comprehensive high school.  Talk to the athletic director at your "home school" for more details.