Application

Explorer Academy and SK Online Academy

Explorer Academy is a choice school within the South Kitsap School District, this means that automatic enrollment is not offered. Please see the following steps depending on your students grade level: 

Grades K-5

1. Submit a fully completed application (including immunization records)
2. Conduct an interview with the consulting teacher
3. Consulting teacher will determine eligibility for enrollment.

Grades 6-12

1. Submit a fully completed application (including immunization records)
2. Complete the orientation assessment with a score of 80% or better
3. Conduct an interview with consulting teacher
4. Consulting teacher will determine eligibility for enrollment

Fillable application instructions: 

Applications can be emailed to ExplorerAcademyRegistrars@skschools.org, dropped in our mailbox, or mailed to the district office at: 

Attn: Explorer Academy
2689 Hoover Ave SE
Port Orchard, WA 98366

Click the application link and download it to your computer. 

• Explorer / Hope Academy Application 
• Explorer Parent Handbook 

You will need to provide the following documents from the previous school: 

• Birth Certificate 
• Previous School Records (Grade Reports and Test Scores)
• Health Information
• Additional Services received (Special Education / IEP, 504 plan / Gifted / Speech) 

If you have any questions please call Deborah White, Office Coordinator Assistant at 360.443.3615 or email at white@skschools.org

Supplemental forms due at time of Enrollment

• Immunization form
• Student Rights & Responsibilities Form

Administration of medication at school

State law dictates that all medications (prescription and OTC) require a physician's signature. Form 157 Medication at School is available on the district website under Forms Library and must be completed and filed with the school nurse/Health Room for each medication to be administered. All medications must have appropriate labeling.