ACPS Virtual Academy

ACPS Virtual Academy Overview

Virtual Academy 

Some students may benefit from participation in the fully online Virtual Academy for many reasons including but not limited to health concerns, balancing school and work, or to meet graduation requirements. Full-time virtual students remain ACPS students, remain tied to their base schools, and are expected to complete the school year virtually unless the school determines that returning to in-person instruction is in the student's best interest academically. 

Only full-time ACPS students are eligible to enroll in the Virtual Academy.
 
Virtual Academy instruction is provided in the following formats:

• Grades K-5 - Synchronous instruction
• Grades 6-12 - Asynchronous instruction
• All Virtual Academy students may request a meeting with their teacher for additional support.

The following guidelines should be used when determining if enrollment in the Virtual Academy is appropriate.

• Appropriate support is available for the student (students in the Virtual Academy frequently require more support from families than students in the in-person program.)
• The Virtual Academy must be academically and socially/emotionally appropriate for the student. 
• Students, families, school leaders, and counselors should refer to the “Profile of a Successful Virtual Student” guidelines, available on the ACPS website, when considering if enrollment in the Virtual Academy is appropriate for a student.
• Enrollment in the Virtual Academy must be requested by the family and renewed annually. 

How to Request

1. Families request participation in the Virtual Academy by completing the Virtual Learning Request Form each spring.
2. Once the deadline is reached, all family’s requests are reviewed by their school and approved when appropriate.
3. After being approved, families will work with their students’ School Counselors to register for virtual courses.

Policies and Guidelines

• Policy IGBGA - Online Courses and Virtual School Programs
• Regulation IGBA-R ACPS Online Learning Program
• Policy IGBGA Third Party Provided Online Courses and Virtual School Programs
• Regulation IGBGA-R ACPS Online Learning Program

General Resources

• Tips for Learning from Home