Educational Options

Shell Lake School District

2024-2025

Educational Options

Pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes 115.28 (54m) and 118.57, the School District of Shell Lake is required to annually notify parents of the educational options available to children who reside in the school district. Said options and applicable links to a current listing of educational options are available below.
The district program includes a variety of opportunities using both on-site and distance learning. The availability of educational options varies depending on the school of attendance and individual student circumstances, and the district is frequently evaluating and updating its programs. Students and parents are encouraged to consult with the school administration to discuss programs best suited for them. 

• Public Schools Website: www.shelllake.k12.wi.us 
  • Shell Lake Primary School (Grades 4K-2) 
  • Shell Lake Elementary School (Grades 3-6)
  • Shell Lake Middle/High School (Grades 7-12)
• Rural Virtual Academy (Charter School) NEW beginning in 2024-2025 RVA Website: https://ruralvirtual.org/ 
• Early College Credit Program DPI Website: https://dpi.wi.gov/dual-enrollment/eccp 
• Start College Now Program DPI Website: https://dpi.wi.gov-enrollment/start-college-now 
• Public School Full-Time Open Enrollment and Part-Time Open Enrollment DPI Website: https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment
• Course Options DPI Website: https://dpi.wi.gov/dual-enrollment/course-options/FAQ  
• Home-Based Private Educational Program  DPI Website: https://dpi.wi.gov/sms/home-based 
• Early childhood special education (for students who are at least 3 but not yet school-age)
• Special education for students with disabilities 
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
• Alternative School (must meet eligibility requirements)
• Wisconsin Technical College HSED (must meet eligibility requirements)
• Youth Apprenticeship Programs

• Special Needs Scholarship Program: Per WI Statute 15.7915, the School District of Shell Lake is required to annually notify families of students with disabilities of the Special Needs Voucher Program available to children in the school district. This program was created under Wisconsin Act 55. The link to additional  information is: https://dpi.wi.gov/sms/special-needs-scholarship 

Accountability

State Statute Section 3312, s.118.57 states that the School Board’s Notice of Education Options must include the most recent school accountability performance category assigned to each school within the district’s boundaries, including public, independent charter and private choice schools; and inform parents that the full school district accountability report is available on the district website.

District/School Report Cards 2022-2023 

Shell Lake Primary School (Gr 4K-2)          Alternate Rating- Satisfactory Progress

Shell Lake Elementary School (Gr 3-6)      68.9 Meets Expectations

Shell Lake Middle-High School (Gr 7-12)   60.6 Meets Expectations

Shell Lake School District                               63.7 Meets Expectations

The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) generates a School Report Card and District Report Card for every publicly funded school and district in the state. These public report cards can be found online at: http://dpi.wi.gov/accountability/report-cards. The Report Cards are intended to help schools and districts utilize performance data to celebrate successes and improve their efforts to prepare students for their futures.

At the foundation of the report cards are four priority areas. Schools and districts receive a score for each priority area:

• Achievement - proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics on the annual state assessments
• Growth - year-to-year progress in ELA and math achievement
• Target Group Outcomes - outcomes for students with the lowest test scores: the Target Group.
• On-Track to Graduation - reliable predictors of how successfully students are progressing toward completing their K-12 education.

The priority area scores are aggregated into an overall accountability score, from 0 to 100. This score is displayed on the front page of the school or district report cards. It is important to note that the 0 to 100 accountability score is not a “percent correct” measurement. Based on its score, a school or district receives one of five rating categories, from Fails to Meet Expectations to Significantly Exceeds Expectations, as well as corresponding one to five stars.