- 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 is open until July 15th, 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 can take place before school starts, but after school has started students are only allowed to transfer at the end of the semester.
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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 assessments and events.
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What are the criteria for enrollment at BCVSS?
- Reside in Baldwin County
- Have transportation
- GPA of 2.5
- Be on track for graduation
- 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 freshmen 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. If you still have a Chromebook checked out from a BCBE school, you will have a fee on your account.
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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.
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How do I make sure my student has the correct classes on their schedule?
You and your child should schedule a time via the link in your acceptance letter to come in and setup their schedule. Also, schedules can be changed during the first week of school if needed.
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How often will my child have to come to a site, and where will the site be?
Students have the option to come to sites for tutoring but it’s optional.
We have four locations for tutoring, Coastal Alabama Community College Gulf Shores Campus and Bay Minette Campus, our Foley location and of course our Daphne Commons Building.
Students will be required come to the main Daphne site for ALSDE State Assessment. No schedule from State yet.
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Do BCVSS students get report cards?
Yes. Official report cards are mailed home at the end of each semester; progress reports are mailed home at the end of quarter 1 and quarter 2. All grades are recorded in INOW for parent's convenance. For high school courses, credit is awarded, and the GPA is calculated when the course is completed.