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Link to the Online Transfer and Enrollment page 

 

6th Grade Honors Academy Applications OPEN – 2026-2027

Deadline: April 17, 2026 is the deadline to mail in applications and still make the open enrollment window. Applications received after April 17 will still be accepted; however, those sent in by the due date will be given first consideration.

Required Documents

  • Completed 6th Grade Honors Academy Application

  • Completed online transfer application

  • 3rd Quarter NWEA MAP growth results (Family Report)

  • Two most recent report cards:

    • 4th Grade – End of the year

    • 5th Grade – 3rd Quarter (distributed on 3/20/2026)

Transfers

If you are currently on an inter-district transfer from another school district, you do not need to submit another transfer request through your home district. Instead, please write in big letters “ON INTER-DISTRICT TRANSFER” on the application form included in your packet.

Online Application Requirement

In addition to submitting the paper application packet, you must also complete an online transfer application. This may be done before or after turning in your packet, but please complete it by April 17, 2026.

To access the application:

  1. Go to the Westside Union School District enrollment page.

  2. Click on the Enrollment tab.

  3. Select “2026–2027 Open Enrollment Transfer Application.” (toward the bottom of the page).

  4. You may need to create an account to continue.

Mailing Address

Joe Walker Middle School
5632 West Avenue L-8
Quartz Hill, CA 93536
Attention: Honors Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for your interest in applying to Joe Walker Middle School’s 6th Grade Honors Academy. Please review the information and requirements for application.


How does my 5th grade student enroll in the 6th grade program at Joe Walker Middle School?

ALL current 5th grade students/incoming 6th grade students MUST apply for the 6th Grade Honors Academy regardless of whether the student is a current Westside Union School District student. In addition, students MUST complete the online Transfer request. That can be accessed on our district webpage (www.westside.k12.ca.us) under “Transfers” – complete the “Enrollment and Transfer Application for 2026-27.” Applications, the completed online Transfer request, and all documentation are due to Joe Walker between March 2 – April 17, 2026. There are a limited number of seats available for incoming 6th grade students.

How will applying students be selected?

Student Eligibility:

  • If using letter grades, the equivalent of a 3.0 GPA or higher each semester in 4th and 5th grade; no D or F grades. Students on a Standards Based report card must have “2” or higher scores each semester during 4th grade, AND “2” or higher scores on their 5th grade, 1st semester and 3rd quarter progress report. *

  • Students must have a “3” or “4” score in College and Career Readiness on their 5th grade, 3rd quarter report card. **

  • Scores at or above 70th percentile on the NWEA 5th grade, 3rd quarter Language Arts AND Math Assessments. Out of district students must show proficient levels on their 5th grade district assessments. ***

  • An average of 10 or fewer absences when looking at both 4th and 5th grade attendance. ***

* - Students who meet grade requirements, but have multiple “2” scores, will be considered if space is still available after considering students who meet grade requirements and have “3” and “4” scores.
** - Students from out of district must have an A/B or equivalent score in citizenship (or similar category) on their 5th grade report cards.
*** - Students who don’t meet the bottom two criteria may still apply; however, they will only be considered if space is available after acceptance of all students that meet all levels of eligibility.

How does 6th grade at Joe Walker Middle School differ from 6th grade at the elementary school?

6th grade students will receive honors level departmentalized instruction in each content area. Each student will receive instruction from a credentialed teacher in Math, Language Arts, Science, History, Physical Education, and Electives. 6th grade students will have access to the same electives, extra-curricular activities, and specialized programs as the 7th and 8th grade students.

What if I don’t currently attend school in the Westside Union School District, or I live in another District’s boundaries?

If you don’t currently attend school in the Westside Union School District, but currently live in our boundaries, you will complete the application as noted above. If you don’t currently attend school in the Westside Union School District, and DO NOT live within our boundaries, you will still complete the application as stated above; however, if you are accepted, you will need to get an inter-district transfer release from your home school district and have a copy mailed to our district office at:
Westside Union School District
41914 50th Street West
Quartz Hill, CA 93536,
ATTN: Transfers