- The award-winning K12 curriculum
- Full-time, tuition-free online public school option
- Support from state-certified teachers
- An active, supportive school community
- A unique blend of traditional brick-and-mortar schooling and online learning
- A range of extracurricular activities
- A robust Advanced Learner Program
- Books, materials, and loaner computer system
- One of ten charter schools in the state to make the Illinois Honor Roll in 2009
- A program that has met Adequate Yearly Progress goals every year since opening three years ago
Chicago Virtual Charter School
What's in Them?
You know that your kids have something special inside them. We know it too. The Chicago Virtual Charter School (CVCS) and K¹² ignite the minds of children like yours to bring learning and innate possibility alive. Together, we are helping Chicago students in grades
K-12 reach their true, personal potential.
You know that your kids have something special inside them. We know it too. The Chicago Virtual Charter School (CVCS) and K¹² ignite the minds of children like yours to bring learning and innate possibility alive. Together, we are helping Chicago students in grades
K-12 reach their true, personal potential.
Why CVCS?
MoreLooking for an exceptional, tuition-free education option for your child? The Chicago Virtual Charter School and K12 give Chicago kids in grades K-12 the chance to learn in the ways that are right for them. CVCS offers:
CVCS News
- K¹² Summer School Enrollment Open
Choose from 50+ courses. Enroll today — save up to 20%! Use promocode: K12sum10. Get full details! - Enrollment is now open!
Enrollment for the 2010-21011 school year is now open, but space is limited! Find out how to apply today. - Board Meeting
The next CVCS Board meeting will be held on Friday, July 30 at 6:00 pm. Get full details. - Summer Hours
Through July 31, the CVCS Learning Center will be open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. - CVCS Makes 2009 Illinois Honor Roll
CVCS is one of 147 state public schools to receive an Illinois Honor Award for achieving significant gains in academic performance for 2009. Read the press release. - Chicago Tribune, April 8, 2009
"[CVCS], the city's only online program for kindergarten through high school, has become an alternative to traditional public schools..." - CVCS Meets AYP Goals
We’re excited to announce that we’ve met our Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals for the 2008-2009 school year. Learn more.
Upcoming Events
MoreWe hope you'll join us in person or online to learn more about the Chicago Virtual Charter School and to meet with members of our school community.
Information Sessions
Join school staff at the CVCS Learning Center to learn everything you need to know about our program! Get full details.
Information Sessions
Join school staff at the CVCS Learning Center to learn everything you need to know about our program! Get full details.



