American Virtual Academy is currently in "Candidacy" status through the North Central Association (NCA), the Commission on International Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Receiving accreditation through these agencies will ensure that your child receive a high quality education that aligns with national standards and that allows for a smooth transition into a postsecondary institution.

Individual Learning Courses are the online equivalent to correspondence courses. Students have one year from the time of enrollment to complete each Individual Learning Course. Coursework is done independently, and support and guidance are available from an AVA instructor. Typical response time from the instructor is 72 hours. Group Learning Courses are structured into six week blocks. Students have frequent communication from the instructor and can also interact with other students through the course discussion boards. Group Learning Courses are ideal for students who desire a structured environment and more social interaction. Both courses provide a high quality multimedia learning environment, online textbook readings, projects, quizzes and tests.

Our faculty is composed of certified, highly qualified instructors that meet the criteria established by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Our teachers strive to provide AVA students with the high quality education they deserve and to help each one succeed to their fullest potential. Our students often state that their success in the class is directly related to their teachers and that they received more one-on-one attention from our staff than they did in a traditional setting.

Definitely! Our courses are accessible entirely over the internet, so you can log on any time of day from anywhere in the world. We will need to verify your transcripts and coursework ahead of time, so be prepared to fax them over when you complete the enrollment form.

Our curriculum accommodates all learning styles and techniques. Our instructors can work with you to determine the best program for your needs. If you would like to express your concerns ahead of time, please feel free to contact the school at 877-877-4628.

In order to better prepare you for national colleges and universities, we recommend that you enroll under the Advanced Scholastic Diploma type. This diploma has a stronger emphasis on math, science and foreign languages and meets the acceptance requirements of most postsecondary institutions. Before you start the college application process, you should check the admissions requirements for any of your desired institutions. Our curriculum meets with all federal standards and is in "Candidacy" status with two national accrediting agencies.

American Virtual Academy tuition is on a per-course basis. The average yearly tuition can vary from $1300 to $3540 as a full-time student, depending on the number and type of courses you attend.

Individual Learning Courses are $130 per half credit class. Group Learning Courses are $295 per half credit class.

Anyone can attend American Virtual Academy, from younger students embarking on their high school education to older students who wish to complete it.

American Virtual Academy currently serves grades 9-12.

No! Anyone can enroll in AVA courses. However, if you are enrolling full-time, you will need to submit your 8th grade promotion certificate or your transcripts.

Absolutely! Many students take just one course to move ahead in their high school studies or to make up a class. Our classes are designed to accommodate your needs, whatever they may be.

Probably. If you earned credits through an accredited institution, your credits should transfer without a problem. If your institution's coursework does not align with AVA classes, we may assign elective credit. If you would like to verify that your credits are transferable, please contact us at 877-877-4628 and be prepared to fax your transcripts.

AVA is currently in "Candidacy" status to receive accreditation from the North Central Association (NCA) and the Commission on International Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA). Our courses align with federal guidelines and should transfer to other high schools for credit. If your school requires additional information on our courses before allowing credit transfer, please have them call 877-877-4628.

If you would like to take a class or two to supplement your traditional high school coursework, you do not need to withdraw from your current school. Simply select "Part-time" when the enrollment form asks you for your desired student status.

Yes! Please fax your transcripts to 480-355-2100 and be sure to include the name, phone number and address for your school and your country or state's Department of Education. Once we verify that all information is correct, we will email you a username and password for your courses.

In order to enroll in American Virtual Academy, click on the "Enroll Now" tab. From there, you will need to fill out some personal information and select your student status, diploma choice, and the courses in which you would like to enroll. Once you have filled out and submitted all the required information, we will process your enrollment and send you an email 3-5 days later with your username and password.

Individual Learning Courses have no deadlines � you can enroll at any time. Group Learning Courses start every 2-3 weeks and the deadline for these classes is one week prior to the start date. For a calendar of scheduled start dates, please contact the school at 877-877-4628.

Full-time students will need to submit transcripts via fax, email or regular mail.

You should receive your username and password via email approximately 3-5 days after you fill out the enrollment form. For Individual Learning Courses, you can start immediately once you have this information. For Group Learning Courses, we will also provide you with the start date of your class.

American Virtual Academy adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Student account information will only be released to a parent and/or legal guardian. If there is a family member or other individual that should be able to obtain or supply information on a student, that individual's name and permission must be submitted in writing to AVA by the student's parent or legal guardian.

Students under the age of 18 cannot restrict access to their account information. Parents and/or legal guardians may restrict access to a student account by submitting a certified letter stating that a specific person is not allowed to ask, receive, or submit information about the student.

For the most part, yes. However, American Virtual Academy offers a Physical Education course that requires activity away from the computer, and we also offer several elective courses that may have offline requirements.

No. Most American Virtual Academy students enjoy the flexibility of working at home. However, family needs may dictate where students take their classes. Since AVA courses are accessible entirely over the internet, students can take their classes anywhere in the world.

Not necessarily. American Virtual Academy courses are designed so each student can complete his/her classes independently. Individual Learning Courses may require more parent support, while Group Learning Courses may require less since there is a higher level of teacher communication. However, we strongly encourage all parents to take an active role in their child's education. Research has shown that students are more successful when they receive more parent participation in their education.

You will have one year to complete each Individual Learning Course; however, the time it takes you to finish the class will depend on the amount of time you spend on it on a daily basis. Group Learning Courses last six weeks. You should expect to spend 2 hours per day, 5 days per week on each GLC.

Individual Learning Courses have no set start date. You have one year from the time of enrollment to complete these classes. Group Learning Courses start every 2-3 weeks. Once your enrollment process is complete, we will register you in the next available block for your desired Group Learning Course.

We recommend no more than 5 at a time if you are enrolled entirely in Individual Learning Courses and no more than 2 at a time if you are enrolled entirely in Group Learning Courses. If you are enrolled in both Individual and Group Learning Courses, you will determine what works best for you.

American Virtual Academy courses are entirely over the internet. We have partnered with leading content providers to integrate any required textbook readings into the course itself.

Students who wish to receive a General Diploma must complete 21 credits. Students who wish to receive an Advanced Scholastic Diploma must complete 23 credits.

Students should complete between 5 and 6 credits per year, depending on their diploma type.

Absolutely! Some students may feel more comfortable spending additional time on a particular subject, yet may want to interact with other students in a structured atmosphere for different courses. Creating the best educational environment for yourself will help you to succeed.

Core courses are those areas of study required by the government. Core courses are typically math, language arts, science, social studies and one credit each of health and fine arts/vocational. Depending on your diploma type, you are required to fulfill a certain number of credits for each core subject.

Each student is required to take a certain number of elective credits, based on their diploma type. The specific courses are not defined, but can include anything from foreign languages to technology, among others.

Absolutely. American Virtual Academy students are encouraged to work at a pace that is comfortable for them. If you would like to finish your classes or graduate early, we can work with you to accommodate that goal.

You should contact your instructor within the first week of your course and should expect to have interaction with your instructor(s) on a weekly basis through email, phone calls, or both.

American Virtual Academy instructors are available Monday-Friday during specific hours, which are outlined in each course's announcements. If students require additional support, our instructors will make themselves available for assistance. Our goal is to help each student succeed and we will provide extra support as needed.

If you are enrolled in Individual Learning Courses, you have one year to complete them. If your leave of absence will prevent you from completing your ILC within the one year timeframe, please contact your instructor to discuss your options. If you are enrolled in Group Learning Courses, you may work ahead or catch up to complete by the class end date. GLC end dates are approximately 6 weeks after the class has started. If you will not be able to complete your GLC due to medical or personal reasons, please contact your instructor to move you to a class that starts at a later date.

Parents can access their son/daughter's grades by logging on to his/her courses using the same username and password. Each course contains a grade book to show student activity and attendance, grades, and upcoming projects. Parents are also welcome to contact the instructor via email or phone to request a progress report on their student.

You can take your courses from either a PC or Mac. American Virtual Academy courses are designed to work on any computer in the market.

American Virtual Academy does not offer a computer loan program to students at this time. If the household does not own a private computer or internet access, AVA recommends contacting a local library to find out their guidelines on students using public computers for their coursework.

For the most part, no. American Virtual Academy classes are completely internet-based. However, the courses have some interactive multimedia aspects that require that your system have Java and Flash Player installed and cookies enabled. Most user systems already have these items installed, so you may not have to do anything to your computer to get started.

You can still take classes with a dial-up connection. You may find that some activities are slower, but you should be able to get access to most of American Virtual Academy's curriculum without a problem.

Absolutely! American Virtual Academy has a Helpdesk, available Monday-Friday (excluding holidays and school breaks) from 7am-9pm Arizona Standard Time. You may contact them at 877-877-4628 ext 415.