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  • What skills do students need to succeed in an online course?

    While VVA students are strongly supported by the instructor and school mentor, students need to be self-motivated so they do not fall behind. Students must be able to stay on task, meet deadlines, and ask for assistance when needed. Some keyboarding skills and knowledge of email and using a web browser are also helpful. Refer…

  • Do full-time students work from home or school?

    Virtual Virginia courses may be accessed at any time from any place that has a computer with internet access. The decision to allow students to take courses from home or an alternative location is a decision made by their local public school; students and families should work with their local public school to determine the…

  • What are the responsibilities of the school and school division for a full-time VVA student?

    For all Virtual Virginia courses, local schools must provide a local school counselor, a local mentor, all student services, and an adequate study area, and ensure access to computers, high-speed internet, headphones with microphones, a telephone, as well as other required hardware and software, as outlined in the Technology section of the VVA Handbook. Any required…

  • Can full-time students participate in their local school’s extracurricular activities? Are they able to graduate with their graduating class?

    This is a decision of the local school.