The information you need, in one place
Find commonly requested forms, school handbooks, policies, family information, and important updates. Whether you are preparing for the school year, reporting an absence, looking for a document, or trying to reach the right person, this page is designed to help you get there quickly.
If you cannot find what you need, please contact the SNACS front office. We will help connect you with the appropriate resource or team member.
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Bell schedule and school-day information
Find current start and end times, arrival information, dismissal procedures, and other daily school details.
Enrollment and student information
Access enrollment information, required documents, student-record updates, and school contact guidance.
Contact the front office
Need help finding the right form, contact, or answer? The front office can help direct your question.
SNACS Calendar
Subscribe to our Google Calendar to stay up to date. Please check the calendar often as important dates and events change.
Handbooks and policies
These documents help families understand school expectations, student support processes, technology use, attendance, health procedures, and other important information.
Family and Student Handbook
Title I
Our Discipline Policy
SNACS Volunteers Training
Family Engagement Handbook
Forms and additional info
Report an absence
Use the approved absence-reporting process to notify the school when your child will be absent.
Report an AbsenceUpdate student or family information
Need to update your phone number, address, emergency contact, pickup authorization, or other student information? Contact the front office or complete the approved update form.
Update Student InformationHealth and medication forms
Find current health forms, medication authorization information, immunization requirements, and related school-health resources.
Access Health FormsRecords requests
Request or authorize the release of student records using the approved SNACS process.
Request Student RecordsVolunteer information
Learn about family involvement, volunteer expectations, required applications, and any background-check or fingerprinting requirements.
Explore Volunteer InformationCare and Program information
Find before/after-school care and extracurricular program information.
Request Care & Program InfoFAQs
What are charter schools?
Charter schools are free public schools as defined in federal and state statutes. Nevada adopted charter legislation during the 1997 legislative session. SNACS applied and was approved in 1998, and opened doors in 1999 as the first K-8 charter school in Nevada.
Does it cost money?
No. Charter schools are free public schools, which means it is tuition-free. Anyone can attend for free.
How do I enroll?
Enrollment is easy. There are a few simple forms you complete.
First, we want to meet you and share our school with you. SNACS provides personalized tours for all prospective families. Please contact the front office to schedule a tour at (775) 677-4500 to schedule a tour or contact us through our website.
Enrollment applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and conduct an annual lottery for openings with a waiting list to fill positions in all classrooms.
What is Personalized Learning?
Personalized Learning when learning is differentiated (based on abilities) and individualized (based on preferences and interests). All SNACS students have a Personalized Learning Plan which is created using data, teacher, parent, and student input. Data is monitored to ensure growth throughout the year. Teachers design instruction based on PLPs and provide learning opportunities based on ability and interests by using choice and PLAY®.
Learn MoreHow does PLAY® and choice work?
PLAY® stands for Promoting Learning and Accountability for Young children/Youth. At SNACS students make choices where and when they learn through play. Choice promotes students’ responsibility for education. PLAY® promotes engagement and achievement.
Learn MoreIs SNACS accredited?
Yes. The SNACS Preschool team is trained in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) program standards. The SNACS K-8 charter school is overseen by the Washoe County School District (WCSD).
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