Distance Learning Program
Early College Scholars Distance Learning Program
The Distance Learning Program allows secondary students the opportunity to earn college level credit online. It is made available through the Virginia State Department of Education’s Early College Scholars program. This program allows eligible high school students to earn at least 15 hours of transferable college credit while completing the requirements for an Advanced Studies Diploma. Enrollment in the Early College Scholars Program is a requirement for participation in the Distance Learning Program.
To qualify for the Early College Scholars Program, a student must:
Have a “B” average or better;
Be pursuing an Advanced Studies Diploma; and
Agree to take and complete college-level course work (Advanced Placement or Dual Enrollment) that will earn at least 15 transferable college credits.
Early College Scholars are supported by the Virginia Virtual Advanced Placement School and the Commonwealth College Course Collaborative. The Virginia Virtual Advanced Placement School provides statewide access to college level courses while the Commonwealth College Course Collaborative defines the subjects high school students can complete and receives college degree credit from participating public and private colleges and universities.
Possible courses available through the Distance Learning program are listed below. These courses are subject to change without notice and may vary from school year to school year. Enrollment is contingent on availability. Please consult with your counselor about the prerequisite, appropriateness of the course or courses for your personal program of studies. Enrollment in online courses is only allowed when it is not possible to schedule a student for an onsite course. Dropping an online course is subject to the same 6 day drop period as all other courses.
Virtual Virginia Course Catalog
These courses are described in great detail online at the Virtual Virginia site at http://www.virtualvirginia.org/courses/.