Virtual Instruction

VIRTUAL VIRGINIA INDIVIDUAL COURSE OPTIONS

There are times when Mecklenburg County Public Schools is unable to secure staff to teach courses offered in our program of studies that lead to a high school diploma. When this occurs, a Virtual Virginia course may be assigned to a particular group of students to provide instruction from a certified teacher with support of MCPS staff.

ALTERNATIVES FOR VIRTUAL VIRGINIA

Mecklenburg County Public Schools will continue to allow students to access virtual instruction for courses not currently offered in the 2022-2023 Program of Studies. Examples of this would include courses such as physics or world languages. Any such single virtual course request will be addressed on a case by case basis and would be taught through Virtual Virginia. The family should work with the school counselor for details to take a single course virtually.

Students in grades 6–12 who meet the course prerequisites and have approval from Mecklenburg County Public Schools may enroll in Virtual Virginia through their school counselor. The following requirements MUST be met in order to be enrolled:

  1. Have a “B” average or better

  2. Pursuing Advanced Studies diploma

  3. Students may enroll in up to 15 Dual Enrollment credits or 2 Virtual Virginia Courses per semester

*Students may get high school credit for any course offered via VV that MCPS does not offer.

If students are approved to enroll in a Virtual Virginia or Dual Enrollment course offered by MCPS, they will not be eligible to receive high school credit and the cost of tuition will be paid for by the parent.

Course prerequisites are found on the Course Offerings page. Home school students who wish to participate in the full-time program tuition-free must enroll via MCPS. However, home school and private school students who wish to participate in the full-time program without registering through their local school at tuition cost should contact the VVA registrar at registrar@virtualva.org.

Use the button below to access the Permission to Enroll Form.

VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION *MCPS will not be offering fully virtual instruction for the 2022-2023 school year.


Mecklenburg County Public Schools (MCPS) acknowledges some families may desire their student(s) to learn remotely for the 2022-2023 academic year. It is our position that students learn best - and may safely learn - in a face to face school setting.


An application to attend school virtually is required for those families who desire to have their student(s) to learn virtually this coming fall. The completed application will be reviewed by MCPS personnel and may be approved or denied. If the application is denied, the student will attend MCPS in person this fall and follow the MCPS safety protocols that may be in place. The application will close on June 1, 2022.

MECKLENBURG APPLICATION CRITERIA

Mecklenburg County Public Schools offer virtual instruction for students who apply according to the scheduled timeline and meet the following criteria:

  1. Must have a ‘C’ or better average in all core classes (English, math, social studies, science) for the 2021-2022 academic year.

  2. Must have an attendance rate of at least 90% for the 2021-2022 academic year.

  3. Must have reliable internet connection and workspace conducive to synchronous learning according to Virtual Virginia’s synchronous schedule. No hot spots will be provided.

  4. Must commit to this program minimally for the first semester.

  5. Elementary level students must have an adult available to assist them with schoolwork during school hours.


This document outlines the expectations for schools, parents, and students who are requesting to receive instruction virtually for the 2022-2023 school year. If you have any questions after reading this information, please contact your school counselor directly.


INFORMATION ON VIRTUAL LEARNING FOR 2022-2023

Families wishing for their student(s) to learn virtually full day will be required to meet division criteria (outlined below) and submit this completed application to be considered for that option. Virtual courses will be taught by a certified teacher employed by Virtual Virginia using the CANVAS web-based platform. Any student approved for virtual learning is required to take a full academic load. If the application for virtual learning is approved, the student will be assigned a MCPS mentor/point of contact to relay school information and monitor student progress. All instruction will be delivered synchronously by Virtual Virginia according to their daily schedule. Synchronous learning is required by Virtual Virginia. This means students and their teacher are virtually together live on screen via the internet during the scheduled class period. Thus, students must have reliable internet access and be on-line each day from 8am-3pm, approximately.


REMOTE LEARNING DETAILS

  1. MCPS will check out a Chromebook to the student from their school for them to access virtual courses.

  2. Attendance will be taken daily through Virtual Virginia and reported to MCPS.

  3. Grades will be calculated by Virtual Virginia and shared with MCPS.

  4. Report cards will be distributed by MCPS.

  5. Any student approved for Must have a ‘C’ or better average in all core classes (English, math, social studies, science) for the 2021-22 academic year.

  6. Must have an attendance rate of at least 90% for the 2021-22 academic year.

  7. Must have reliable internet connection and workspace conducive to synchronous learning according to Virtual Virginia’s synchronous schedule.

  8. Must commit to this program minimally for the first semester.

  9. Elementary level students must have an adult available to assist them with schoolwork during school hours.

  10. virtual learning/courses will be required to take all state tests assigned to that grade level or content area.

  11. Any remote learning student will also participate in periodic local testing, such as benchmark assessments.

  12. All MCPS or state-required tests will be taken in person in the school setting.

  13. The Virtual Virginia Calendar is different from the MCPS calendar, but MCPS will coordinate with Virtual Virginia as closely as possible.

  14. Remote learning students are MCPS students and may participate in clubs, activities, sports, or other organizations. Transportation will not be provided to/from the school for these activities.


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