Virtual High School @ PWCS
Spring 2019 Session Schedule
Session Dates: January 23rd – May 29th
ONLINE Enrollment Window: 1/4-1/21
click Enrollment Information in the menu above for more information + link to our enrollment system |
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Registration is on a space available basis. To view courses see our course catalog. |
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Courses do not typically fill up in spring, but may be canceled if there are fewer than 5 students enrolled. If a course is canceled an alternative or full refund will be issued. |
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Tuition payment is online. If you select the invoice option payment must be made by 1/22 money order or cashiers check. More Info Here |
Requirements: Students must have reliable, daily Internet access, a mic/speakers or headset, and a browser-enabled web cam to take a VHS course. Students must also discuss their intention to take a VHS course with their base school counselor and receive verbal approval prior to enrolling.
The VHS@PWCS Student Handbook can be viewed here |
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Orientation Schedule: There are (2) two required orientations for VHS:
1) The Program orientation is ONLINE and the link will be included in your enrollment confirmation email - sent to the student email after payment is received and enrollment is confirmed. If you have previously completed the program orientation with 100% - let your VHS instructor know once the session begins. The goal of the program orientation is to introduce the student to VHS program policies and the learning management system (D2L/Brightspace). The Program Orientation must be completed with 100% by 1/22. Students use their 6 digit PWCS ID as the identifier and can work on the lesson over time or in one sitting. It takes approx. 2.5 hours.
2) The Course orientation is IN PERSON on Wednesday 1/23 4:30 - 6:30 - Battlefield High School Auditorium (15000 Graduation Dr., Haymarket, VA 20169) The goal of the course orientation is to introduce students and parents to the VHS program and policies - answer FAQs and work in a computer lab with your instructor and classmates to complete the first assignments with hands on assistance. This is a valuable opportunity and is only offered on this date.
**Tuition payment is not accepted at orientation - pay on or before 1/22**
If a student cannot attend the course orientation in person they must login on that day and complete the assignments from home and attend a virtual classroom live lesson session on the date/time posted by their instructor. It is HIGHLY recommended that the student complete the first day at BHS with their online instructor in person. Students who miss this date often experience more stress and tend to be less successful in their VHS course.
 If there is a possibility of winter weather and school and/or after-school activities are closed - please check the website for updates. |
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FITNESS NIGHTS - all HPE students are issued a Polar OH1 heart rate monitor to be used during the session and returned at the final exam. All physical fitness hours are earned using the OH1.
Any student enrolled in HPE I or HPE II must attend one of three "fitness nights." This meeting is to issue the heart rate monitor and provide required training on how to use it correctly. Students will not be allowed to take either HPE I or II unless they attend one of these meetings. This does not replace orientation. Students must be fully enrolled with tuition paid in full to attend.
Options - attend any one of these: (note: if you are in the special OPHS sections for pre-gov school you will have a separate fitness night announced by your course instructor)
1) 1/14 - Woodbridge HS - 6:30-8:00 pm - meet in Library (RSVP contact: Kim Butts: kim.butts@pwcsvhs.desire2learn.com)
2) 1/16 - Patriot HS - 6:30-8:00 pm - meet in Rm. 1311 (RSVP contact: Amy Dignan:amy.dignan@pwcsvhs.desire2learn.com)
3) 1/22 - Hylton HS - 6:30-8:00 pm - meet in Rm. F242 (RSVP contact: Lesley Johnson: lesley.johnson@pwcsvhs.desire2learn.com)
**Students need to come dressed to workout and bring their smart phone with the Polar Beat app already installed.**
VISIT this page before enrolling in HPE and attending a fitness night.
Deadline Drop/Refund: February 6th -
students who withdraw by this date can receive a partial refund
Holiday: February 18th
HPE II Drivers Education Info. - Classroom drivers education is a required component of the HPE II credit. VHS students have two options to complete this requirement:
1) VHS Saturday Option: We highly recommend students take the classroom drivers education component in person with our instructor (see dates below) Register and pay via our online course catalog.
2) VADETS online option: students can take the course online with VADETS. Registration is on their website. We have no control over the quality or responsiveness of non-VHS drivers education courses. Students in the VADETS course must complete the final exam and receive their DEC1 card at least two weeks before the end of the VHS session. Parents must find a proctor for that exam.
Option 1 details: VHS Drivers Education Saturday Sessions with VHS instructor. Absences are not permitted. Patriot High School - room 1312 enter via door 20. Please be on time as doors will be locked for entry once the session begins. In case of inclement weather, the instructor(s) will send you a Remind link sign up so you will receive text notifications of changes:
PTHS VHS DE Dates - 7:30am-1:30pm
March 2
March 9
March 16
March 30
April 6
There is a mandatory parent meeting - VADETS students and their parents do this online, for all other students see link below for dates/locations:
*Note: this is NOT behind the wheel/road and range training - coordinate with your base school before your student gets their license.
End 1st MP/first half of session: March 20th - final date to withdraw without impact to student transcript (no refund)
| SOL Exams: Students take the SOL at their base school and should coordinate with their testing coordinator to take it as late as possible in the window: (5/6-5/17) If a student has previously passed the SOL, they must take the VHS final exam. If a student passes the SOL during the session, they are exempt from their VHS final exam (this is the only final exam exemption in VHS). SOL courses include: Alg. I, II, Geometry and Pre-AP Geometry, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, US/VA History, World History I, II, Eng. 11 has both writing (earlier in the session) and reading during the regular window. |
SPRING BREAK: April 15-19th
HOLIDAY: May 27th
**SENIOR FINAL EXAMS Thursday 5/23 - 3:00 Battlefield HS or use pre-approved exam proctor at base school* Must complete all course work by 5/22. This exam date is only applicable to seniors walking in the 2019 ceremony.
End 2nd MP/second half of session: May 28th
Final Exam: Weds May 29th - 3:30 pm *One exam can be taken on this date.
Location: Instructor’s Base School - see course news - complete End of Course Survey
PHOTO ID REQUIRED for all exams - can be school ID, drivers license, walkers ID, passport, etc...anything with a recent photo and student name.
*Make up exam: Thursday May 30th 3:00 Battlefield HS *for approved absences or 2nd course exam
External Exam Proctor Instructions (applicable only if a student is out of town on both published exam dates or has a valid conflict and needs to test at their base school - students taking more than one course can use a proctor to take multiple exams)
Final grades are calculated and submitted to the student information management system immediately after final exams.