Who is eligible to attend Texas Virtual Academy?

If your children live in Texas and will be in grades 3–11 for the 2011–2012 school year, they are most likely eligible to attend TXVA (depending on school capacity and eligible districts served). For a detailed listing of the school districts we currently serve, as well as those pending approval, please visit our Enrollment Eligibility page.

How many of my children can attend Texas Virtual Academy?

Since TXVA provides all of the lesson plans, materials, and teacher support needed, you may find it easiest to enroll more than one of your children at TXVA.

How much does it cost to attend Texas Virtual Academy?

As a public virtual school program, there is no tuition. TXVA provides students all instructional materials for the program. Students and families will be responsible for providing some consumable materials.

What is the attendance policy?

Students are required to log 1,080 hours of attendance during a complete school year; this equates to an average of 30 hours per week. Also, each student is sent a weekly checkpoint including a question by his/her teacher; these questions are a combination of academic questions and other questions that may contribute to building a relationship with your teacher. Your student must respond in order to receive credit; these questions are a transparent layer of communication with your teacher.

Can I take a vacation during the school year?

The school calendar includes school "holidays" or vacation time. If a student skips a day during the week, he or she will be marked absent, and must make up the time at a later date.  When possible, vacation days should align with the academic calendar.  Vacation time not a part of the academic calendar must be approved by a teacher and should not interfere with state testing and required assessments.

Parents can apply for "Educational Leaves of Absence" during the school year. Requests must be submitted to the Head of School 10 days prior to the absence. Leave will be approved based upon consistent student progress and attendance. No educational leave will be granted in any of the testing windows for state mandated testing.