NCVPS
North Carolina Virtual Public School
is a unique program that offers high school students high school credit in an online environment. It offers a diverse range of online courses that can help schools personalize education in a variety of ways. NCVPS courses can help students earn advanced credit, explore interests, add flexibility to their schedule, or find new avenues for support on the road to graduation.
Types of courses offered include: Standard, Honors & AP Credit
Eligibility
In order to qualify for a standard or AP NCVPS courses, a student should have either a GPA above 3.0 OR the approval of an administrator/school counselor, based on the endorsement of prior teachers. Students must also be self-motivated, demonstrate computer literacy and meet all prerequisites for the virtual course. Other offerings, such as BLENDED courses, will be subject to different qualifications.
REMINDER: To participate in a Distance Learning course, students and parents/guardians must read and sign the Distance Learning Agreement.
DLA's and School Counselors should subscribe to the NCVPS E-lert to receive program updates and announcements.
When registering for NCVPS courses, please disregard the courses labeled Early Start.
Buncombe County Schools uses courses following the Standard Start schedule.
Steps to register:
Student registers for NCVPS course or placeholder during registration (or through school registration/schedule change procedures during other parts of the year)
Student and Parents/Guardians complete the Distance Learning Agreement (unless it is a face-to-face course).
Signed Agreement forms and application are returned to School Counselor.
Approval or denial of course request by school
Registration information is communicated from School Counselor to DLA
DLA completes NCVPS registration
Course is scheduled in PowerSchool
Distance Learning Agreement stored by DLA or School Counselor.
(The order of some steps may vary with school procedure)