Admissions
Is WELS a Good Fit for You?
WELS provides an innovative approach to education for 10th and 11th-grade students. Are you interested in exploring the diversity of people and nature? Are you interested in learning through authentic projects that positively impact the community? Are you excited to lead younger students at Waskowitz? Do you have the courage to grow your capacity as a leader in service to the community? If yes, then WELS might be just the place for you.
Application Window
The application window to attend in the 2024-25 school year is November 8, 2024 - January 31, 2025. Please apply at the link below.
Application Information
Waitlist Process
The application window is open from October through January for the upcoming school year. Some schools may open applications for waitlist purposes after spring break.
The WELS program will have space available. Students who apply via the waitlist will be accepted on a rolling basis. If you have questions, please reach out to Melissa Chance.
During the application window, use our online application portal to complete and submit an application.
Students interested in attending must submit an application during the application window. The application window for all secondary schools of choice closes January 31. Some schools may reopen their application following Spring Break for enrollment through a waitlist if space is available. We strongly encourage students to apply during the application window.
If there are more applicants than seats available, selection of students will be by lottery drawing of applicants, followed by a student and parent conference with administration, school staff and students.
Please carefully read the information in this section to determine if our school is a good fit for you. Your name will be placed in the lottery only if you commit to all requirements and submit any requested documents.
How to Apply Using SchoolMint
- Go to https://highlineschools.schoolmint.net/signin
- Create an account using an email address or mobile phone number. After providing basic guardian and student information, save and/or submit your application.
- If you cannot finish an application in one sitting, click "Save Progress," and resume the application at any time.
SchoolMint Help
- Watch a How to Create an Account video
- See step-by-step directions with screenshots here. (Also available in Spanish and Vietnamese)
- For SchoolMint technical questions, you can find answers on their support website.
Application Timeline for 2025-26
- November 8: Application opens
- December 11: Centralized High School Transitions Event at PSSC at 6:00 p.m.
- January 31: Applications closes for most schools
- February: Schools reviews applications
- March 3: Lottery
- March 4: Lottery results posted online
- April 4: Final student date to confirm acceptance