Frequently Asked Questions

Owatonna Online is a comprehensive K-12 school open to all students in Minnesota. There is no cost to attend Owatonna Online if you live in Minnesota. Students enroll in Owatonna Online as full-time students.

To be considered for Online enrollment the student must meet the following requirements:

• Must hold residency in Minnesota

• Must be in kindergarten - grade 12 and under age 21

Families already enrolled in our district should use the quick form below to start the enrollment process.  

 K-5 Enrollment Form 

 6-12 Enrollment Form

Families who live within of the Owatonna Schools boundary should follow the Resident Enrollment process.

Families who live outside of the Owatonna Schools boundary will need to complete an Open Enrollment Application.

Open Enrollment is designed to enable any student to attend a school or program outside their district of residence. This choice program empowers parents and guardians to select the school that is the right fit for their child.

Enrollment Steps:

Families follow the steps through central enrollment via an online form. 

Information required to complete the enrollment process:

• Address and phone number of residence

• Immunizations records for each child

• Student records from previous school (if available)

• Name, address, telephone and fax number of the last school attended

• Birth certificate or official certificate of age (kindergarten enrollment only)

Family income information or food stamp (SNAP) case number (if applying for meal benefits)

Owatonna Online is open to all residents of Minnesota, free of charge. There is no tuition for Minnesota residents.

K-5 students have structured and flexible learning opportunities throughout the day.

6-8 students have a combination of blended learning through live, pre-recorded and self paced work.

9-12 students will have instruction that allows students to follow their own pace, plan and path.

 

As a student in Owatonna Online, your child is a member of Owatonna Public Schools. We encourage students and families to explore, in partnership with your child’s school, the activities and athletic programs that may be available. All Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) regulations apply.

Contact us at mkrell@isd761.org or 507-444-8613

Supplemental online learning means taking an online course in place of a class period during the regular school day at a local district. Students seeking supplements to local course offerings may take up to 50 percent of a full schedule of courses per term at their enrolling district.

How do I enroll?

Students interested in supplemental learning should contact Owatonna Online 507-444-8613 or mkrell@isd761.org.  After Owatonna Online staff confirms that supplemental learning will work for you, the Online Learning Supplemental Notice of Student Registration form must be completed. The following information must be included: courses, credits to be awarded, the start and end date of courses, and confirmation that the courses will meet the student’s graduation plan. After receiving the completed form, students will be enrolled in courses with the approved start date.