Columbia Virtual Academy
Our courses uniquely engage students and address multiple learning styles through an expertly designed multi-media mix of streaming videos, flash-based activities, podcasts, text and voice discussion forums, blog writing, on-demand synchronous tutoring, web exploration and research, objective and subjective assessments, Discovery Education® videos, custom textbooks and much more. Students thoroughly cover each concept through essential instruction, re-teaching, extension activities and assessments.
Our courses can be adapted to fit your students’ individual needs. Content can be rearranged and customized for individual learning paths based on testing and discussions with academic mentors and instructors.
Our courses can be adapted to fit your students’ individual needs. Content can be rearranged and customized for individual learning paths based on testing and discussions with academic mentors and instructors.
CVA is for you if…
- You want an alternate form of education by taking courses virtually online.
- You want to be responsible for your own education.
- You are good at managing your time.
- You achieve the goals that you set for yourself.
- You enjoy and are willing to work independently.
Advantages of CVA
- Stay enrolled in your local school district - This allows you to earn a diploma from your local high school and to participate in your school’s extracurricular activities.
- Flexible learning options - Your learning program and curriculum is adapted to fit your needs. Learn at the right pace for you, at the time and place that you choose.
- Highly engaging curriculum – The online curriculum is state-of-the-art and designed to be engaging, fun, and to target multiple learning styles.
- Pursue your interests - Choose from a wide variety of courses and electives designed to allow students to pursue their academic interests, and develop a path for success after high school.
- Proven methods combined with innovative techniques - LLVS is backed by Edison Learning, one of the most experienced teams in online learning, with over 17 years of proven results and leading innovation in education.
- Academic excellence - We believe that rigorous, well-rounded curriculum with a strong base in Math, Science and Technology is the key to success in the 21st century global economy. We make science fun and interesting! Students can select from a broad range of courses you won’t find at other schools like Forensics, Sports Medicine, and HTML.
- Materials provided to full time CVA students – All fulltime virtual students will be loaned a computer with all of the software needed. LLVS will also reimburse families for internet services according to our internet policies.
What CVA students receives:
- Computer and technical support from IU13
- Up to $40 per month for internet access from the provider of your choosing
- Wide selection of core-content classes as well as special classes and languages
- A diploma from Columbia Borough School District
- Access to all extracurricular activities &fieldtrips that the High School provides
- Opportunity for face to face help