Virtual Learning Request for 2026-27 School Year

All Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) families are being given the opportunity to request virtual learning for their students for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Families only need to complete the form if they wish to request that their students participate in virtual learning during the 2026-27 school year. The deadline to complete the form and make this request is April 30, 2026. 

This timeline will give schools the opportunity to review family requests, contact families regarding each request, and allow time for fall term virtual registration. Students who participated in virtual learning previously and experienced challenges academically may not be offered the opportunity for virtual learning in the upcoming school year. Families requesting virtual learning for the 2026-27 school year are opting in with the expectation of full-year participation; however, there may be reasons related to student achievement that arise in which ACPS may require a change in learning environment to best support student success.

ACPS students in grades K-5 who participate in virtual learning during the 2026-27 school year will take synchronous courses through Virtual Virginia, a state program that offers online instruction to students throughout the state. Students in grades 6-12 will take asynchronous courses through Edgenuity, which provides online courses and instructional services. Virtual courses are reading intensive and it is recommended that students participating in virtual courses are reading on grade level to best ensure success.

Please speak with your student’s school counselor if you have any questions about whether virtual learning may be appropriate for your student. To see sample daily virtual learning program schedules, please visit the links below.

Elementary: (Grades K-5) Grade Sample Virtual Learning Schedule

Secondary: (Grades 6-12) Grade Sample Virtual Learning Schedule

Below are the virtual learning characteristics that successful virtual students should be able to demonstrate: 

• Reading on grade level: Virtual coursework is presented at the specific reading level associated with the virtual course. Therefore, it is advisable that students are reading on grade level.
   
• Self-motivation: Students should have some ability to direct their own learning at the 6-12 grade level. Students in grades K-5 may require support from an adult in the home.
   
• Independent learner: The virtual learning environment enables students to learn at their own pace, but there are specific deadlines that must be met.
   
• Time management: Virtual coursework requires daily work, just as with in-person learning. Students should be able to designate enough time per day to remain on pace in their courses.
   
• Demonstrated attendance: Students should have a favorable attendance history whether in-person or in the virtual environment.
   
• Demonstrated work completion ability: Students should have a favorable work completion history whether in-person or in the virtual environment.
   
• Computer literate: Advanced computer skills are not required, but students should possess a working knowledge of email, the internet and have basic keyboarding skills.
   
• Effective written communication skills at the secondary level: Students enrolled in virtual learning should have the ability to write clearly to communicate and complete assignments. 

Complete the Virtual Learning Request Form if you wish to request Virtual Learning for the 2026-27 school year.