West Valley Virtual Learning Center FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How will I know how my student is doing in their classes?

Parents will receive a parent login to monitor the progress of all their students in one place. From the parent account all curriculum, calendar events, assignment due dates, and grade books are accessible as well as an internal email system to communicate directly with teachers. It is very important that parents log in daily to check for any messages from the teachers and see what work the student has completed or still needs to do. There is also a K12 App that allows you quickly track student progress and contact school staff.

How are IEP students served?

How are highly capable students served at Virtual Learning Center?

The VLC is open to students of all abilities. Students in Alternative Learning Experience schools have an Individualized Learning Plan which customizes the courses and learning goals for every student. For highly capable students, this typically means placing students into a course or multiple courses that are above their current grade level, and at the middle school gives students the opportunity to take classes that earn high school credit early.

Can a student be enrolled in VLC and also take classes at their neighborhood school?

Shared enrollment between VLC and our WVSD neighborhood schools is possible in the instance a student is interested in band, choir or strings at the middle school level. The maximum number of classes a student can take is six. Please note that due to bussing schedules, the parent would need to provide transportation to the neighborhood school for the class periods the student would need to be on campus.

Is it possible to just take a couple of classes at VLC and be enrolled with WVSD part-time?

Can students participate in sports and extracurricular activities?

How does attendance work?

What assessments are students required to take?

What computer skills are required?

How is the Virtual Learning Center different from West Valley's remote learning during the COVID Pandemic?

“Remote Learning” in WVSD was developed specifically in response to the COVID Pandemic and the need to close school buildings, but still educate our students. While students worked from a home setting, instruction and learning were a continuation of what would typically happen in the classroom if buildings were open. The School District adopted curriculum for the traditional classroom was adapted by staff for students to use while working remotely.

VLC is an Online School option in the district for students who thrive in the online environment and is a robust academic experience that does not try to replicate the traditional classroom experience, but rather provides students access to an innovative, interactive, online curriculum designed to be delivered in a virtual learning environment.

How is the Virtual Learning Center different from traditional homeschool?

In traditional homeschooling, parents choose the curricula, set the schedule, and hold primary responsibility for instructing their children. Students attending VLC are attending regular public school from the home setting. Like any other public school, the district sets the calendar and daily schedule, chooses the curricula, and district teachers are responsible for instructing students and measuring student achievement.

How do I apply to enroll?