Use creativity to generate ideas and solve real-world problems.

Application process

Apply online during the application period, which typically begins in January. Applications are reviewed and a lottery is held to select students. The lottery helps to ensure the student enrollment is reflective of the overall district demographics and students throughout VPS have access to this unique STEM magnet.

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Applications for the 2023-24 school year will open Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Deadline to submit application: Friday, February 17, 2023.

Letters of Recommendations/Interviews are NOT part of the application process.

Students who live within Vancouver Public Schools receive priority in the lottery. 6th Graders will be offered according to district demographics. Nine spots for 6th grade are reserved for applicants who reside within Battle Ground Public Schools’ boundaries.

Applicants will be notified over email and/or text if they have been offered a spot or added to the waitlist.

Notifications will be sent after 3:30pm on Friday, February 24, 2023.

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Open House

It is encouraged for the applicant/student and at least one parent/guardian attend an Open House to ensure iTech is a good fit for the student. Attendance at an Open House is not required to apply.

Open Houses for the 2023-24 school year (not required to attend)

Open Houses begin at 6pm. It is recommended you arrive at least ten minutes early.

Tuesday, January 24

Thursday, February 9 (information presented in Spanish only)

Thursday, February 16

Complete this form to let us know you’re coming!

Open House Information

Questions?

Natalie Powell

iTech Magnet Coordinator

iTech@vansd.org

Dates to know

Profile of a successful iTech student

At this school, we accelerate learning through the combination of STEM and liberal arts by integrating art and design principles into research and problem-based learning to prepare for college and life after high school. These are the characteristics of a successful iTech student:

Interest in STEM:

an interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

Accelerated Learner:

a desire to accelerate learning and earn eight extra credits for high school graduation to prepare for college

Critical Thinker:

learn to define and approach problems and situations from many different viewpoints and analyze possible solutions

Problem Solver:

enjoy the challenge of finding solutions to unique and complex problems

Innovative:

willingness to take risks and offer creative, even quirky ideas

Collaborative:

open to being a contributing team member who can work with others towards a shared goal

Communicative:

learn to convey complex ideas to people of varied backgrounds, including those who have less or more technical expertise

Self-motivated:

have excitement and enthusiasm for solving problems on your own and contribute to team goals

Frequently asked questions

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iTech makes every effort to maintain the student population of the school. If space becomes available at any grade level during the course of the school year, the waiting list will be reviewed. Invitations to iTech will be extended on a space-available basis.

There is a waiting list at each grade level based upon the number of applicants and the availability that iTech can offer. Applicants will stay on the waiting list for one year, after which they need to submit a new application for the next school year.

We always have a large number of applicants at every grade level. In recent years, we accepted approximately 90 students of the 300 who showed interest for 6th grade. In grades 7-12 there are fewer applicants, but less availability as a majority of iTech students stay for all seven years.

Once applicants have applied and been accepted, they do not have to reapply in the following years. If a student does not get accepted on the first try, they are encouraged to reapply the following school year.

There is no tuition if accepted to iTech as we are a Vancouver Public School. There are still the general fees associated with all schools, paid at the beginning of a school year.

iTech has successful students who receive special education services. However, no pull-out services are available (except for speech). Through an inclusive model, students are given the necessary support to have a positive educational experience.

Vancouver Public Schools provides bus transportation for in-district students. Each of the six district middle schools will serve as a “hub” site, transporting 6-12th graders from their neighborhood middle school to iTech at the start of the school day. Routes will return students to their neighborhoods after the end of the school day.

Students who wish to participate in sports at their neighborhood school may do so for one sport season (fall or spring at high school level) per school year. However, because iTech students finish classes at 4:05pm, then students will likely miss some or most of their last period of the day. Students will need prior early release approval through the principal for the athletic season (note that all students must still meet the graduation requirements in order to be approved for an early release). Additionally, families are responsible for transportation.

Yes, all students enroll in Spanish courses beginning in 7th grade. In fact, all iTech students must take a minimum of four years of Spanish to complete the iTech diploma. Please note: Spanish is not an option for 6th grade.

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