Jump Start College
Jump Start College is a collaboration with Western Nevada College (WNC) to provide transferable college courses to high school students. The goal of the program is to increase college degree attainment. College courses will be taught by Western Nevada College professors, and facilitated by a Western Nevada Teacher Assistant at the Nevada Virtual Academy campus, in-person, 4 days a week. Each semester courses at Western Nevada College will count as a full year’s credit towards a high school diploma in that subject area. Nevada Virtual Academy will incur all tuition costs for this program. Students are responsible for purchasing the course books. Students interested in this program must successfully pass a series of WNC entrance exams, plus an interview with the Coordinator of Dual Enrollment of WNC.
Students must have a 3.0 GPA and the application process begins in their sophomore year. Completion of Algebra II is a requirement for the program.
For more information contact Mr. Michael Cox, Assistant Principal/Jump Start Coordinator.
Email: mcox@nvvirtual.org
Phone: (702) 407-1825 ext. 7052
Dual Credit
Dual credit allows students to start taking college courses in 11th and 12th grade. Through this program students can earn up to 24 college credits. These courses may count for required or elective high school credit. A three (3) credit university course equals one (1.0) unit of Nevada Virtual Academy credit. Tuition costs are cover by Nevada Virtual Academy. Students are responsible for purchasing the course books and certain miscellaneous fees.
To participate at a community college you must have a 2.5 GPA (this can also vary per college depending on current grade level) and passing your current courses and have passed any state testing to date.
We currently work with the following colleges:
College of Southern Nevada
Great Basin College
Truckee Meadows Community College
Western Nevada College
For more information contact Mrs. Kara Sawyer, Lead High School Counselor/Dual Credit Coordinator
Email: jhouchins@nvvirtual.org
Phone: (702) 407-1825 ext. 4302
Advanced Placement (AP)
AP® courses are college-level courses that follow curriculum specified by the College Board. These courses are designed to prepare students for success on AP exams, providing students the opportunity to earn credit at most of the nation’s colleges and universities. In the spring of each school year, a cumulative exam is administered for each AP course. AP exams are graded on a scale of 1 (minimum) to 5 (maximum). University credit is generally granted for test scores of 3 and above. A score of 1 or 2, however, enhances the opportunity for scholarships and university admission. Students enrolled in AP courses are expected to take the appropriate AP exams. AP/IB courses receive a weighted factor of .050. Based upon a student’s AP test scores, he/she may earn as many as 12 semester hours of college/university credit. This represents a significant financial savings to the parents/guardians of the student. AP courses include a companion AP Exam Review course that provides practice for multiple choice exams and essay writing, as well as provides students an individualized study plan based on their results.
The following are AP courses offered at Nevada Virtual Charter School:
AP Art History
AP English Language and Composition
AP Environmental Science
AP Government and Politics
AP Human Geography
