Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We are a free, public charter school in Idaho that offers both in-person and online learning.

We are thrilled to welcome new members to our community! Please visit our Registration page for the information about enrolling your child at one of our schools. The onsite programs enroll on a lottery system and the online program accepts all applications.

We do not provide food services on our campuses. Parents are responsible for providing their children with appropriate, healthy meals while at school. Please check with your child’s teacher regarding any food sensitivities in your child’s classroom.

We administer medication in accordance with state regulations and with physician and parental approval. Please bring all medication in its original, labeled packaging to the front office.

As a charter school, we do not provide student transportation.

PowerSchool is another way we keep communication between home and school strong. It provides families with almost real time access to your on-campus child’s grades, attendance history, and other important information. Acquire is our online program's learning platform. Your child will receive login information during the registration process. To receive your log-in information, please give us a call.

If you child must miss school, please call the school office your child attends on the day of his/her absence. We require high school students to notify their individual teachers regarding their absence, and create a plan for missing work. For information about attendance requirements, please refer to the appropriate student handbook.

Tardies and early dismissals count as hour-long absences at RMC. A parent or guardian must sign their child in or out and pick up students at the front office. Students with a valid driving license who can drive themselves may leave campus with prior written permission from a parent/guardian and approval from the principal.

We expect our students to dress and groom in an appropriate manner at all times. Student dress and grooming may not present a safety hazard or a potential disruption of the educational process. To that end, all campuses have a school uniform and grooming policy, which includes the provision that students must wear a school-issued polo shirt. Additionally, each campus has a more specific and detailed dress code, which can be found in the student handbook for each campus. 

Students can access the internet for school-related research under the supervision of qualified school personnel. We require all students to abide by the RMC Acceptable Use Policy. Students are responsible for their behavior on school computer networks.

Yes, and student parking is available. We ask that students leave the front (east side) of our building for handicapped and visitor parking. Students may not drive or sit in their vehicles during class breaks. Students may drive themselves to lunch.

At Richard McKenna Charter Schools, we strongly encourage your involvement. Please take the time to introduce yourself to your child’s teacher and let him or her know that you’re interested in volunteering. We also invite you to join our Parent Gatherings and get to know our staff members.