- Baldwin County Virtual Secondary School
- FAQs for Secondary Virtual School
FAQ's Secondary Virtual School
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I want to enroll my student in virtual school?
Virtual School enrollment for the 2021-22 School Year will open on March 15th and close April 30, 2021. Please check the getting started tab for the Application Link. BCVSS will be returning to a School of Choice for the 2021-22 school year and all students must apply and meet the criteria for enrollment.
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I want to transfer my student out of virtual school?
Transfering out of virtual school is only allowed at the end of the semester for secondary students.
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Can we enroll in one option and change our mind after school starts?
If you have filled out the Intent to go back to traditional school and what to apply for BCVSS instead, just fill out the application and email one of your teachers and let them know your plans.
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When is the last day to register for virtual school?
April 30th, 2021
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Is Virtual School the same as Distance Learning from the spring?
No. Virtual School is very different. Virtual is a intensive, self directed curriculum which covers all core and elective subjects with full digital instruction and assessment.
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Do Virtual School students attend classes?
No. Virtual School does not have face to face classes, but they do have tutoring by appointment and required scheduled in person state mandated assessment.
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Do BCVSS students have to come into the school?
Yes. Students are required to take mandated standardized state tests such as the ACT for 11th grade or ACAP for middle schoolers. But they will be able to take their unit test at home.
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What are the criteria for enrollment at BCVSS?
- Reside in Baldwin County
- Have transportation for testing
- GPA of 2.5
- Be on track for graduation (for high school students) or on grade level in reading and math (for middle school students)
- No more than 9 unexcused, full-day absences during the previous academic year
- No major disciplinary actions
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Who can attend the virtual school programs?
Students must apply using the Apply Now tab on the front page of this website. The application window is March 15th to April 30th, 2021.
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I see that for high school students they need to have 2.5 gpa? Will this apply to freshman’s as well?
yes
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Will my child qualify for Virtual School enrollment?
Baldwin County has waived the Virtual School enrollment criteria for the 2020-21 academic year. All students K-12 are automatically qualified to enroll in Virtual School.
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How much does virtual school cost?
BCVSS has a $45 operational fee. Additionally, students might need to purchase online textbooks if required for Advanced Placement courses. Dual enrollment courses are tuition based. Students are responsible for purchasing any books required for dual enrollment courses.
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I have a Chromebook from last school year do I need to return in for virtual school?
Students who attend BCVSS will return Chromebooks during the week of finals.
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Do I turn in my computer to my base school before moving to virtual school?
No, keep your computer and we will move the inventory from school to school.
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What curriculum does BCVSS use?
All of our teachers are ALSDE Certifited teachers and have worked to make their classes their own, while continuing to follow all SDE Standards. BCVSS also Schoology for course delivery. The courses are reading based; students work through the content by reading and taking notes from interactive slideshows. Courses also link out to video supplementary material from websites like SAS Curriculum and Discovery Education.
