LEARN, EXPLORE & SOCIALIZE
What are Pods?
Pods are small gatherings of students who regularly meet in person to work
together on lessons, classes and activities provided by our School.
Under the supervision of a guardian, a parent or several parents, students receive
a high-quality, accredited and engaging education alongside their peers.
100% ONLINE | GRADES K-12 | ACCREDITED
What are the benefits of pods?
SOCIALIZATION
Make positive connections
with teachers, peers and other
families in the community
STRUCTURE
Excel with a set structure
and routine
SUPPORT
Get support from a close-knit
group of peers, plus individualized
attention from tutors and mentors
BETTER FOCUS
Learn with fewer distractions
at a designated location, ranging
from a parent’s home to a church
or community center
FIELD TRIPS
Take field trips for group
learning experiences
ENRICHMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Enjoy a hands-on learning approach
that goes beyond the classroom
Join a pod or start a new one!
With American Virtual Academy, students always get options in their education—and our pods are no exception! Students can either join a pod we have already organized or form a new pod and work alongside us.
Either way, students learn with an award-winning digital curriculum and get individualized support from a pod community to successfully navigate their education.
How are pods organized?
No two pods are the same! But often, they are organized with:
LOCAL FAMILIES
CLUB ORGANIZATIONS
CHURCHES
SPORTS TEAMS
Why join a Pod?
Our pods are ideal for families and students who:
Want to be a part of a community
of like-minded families
Need more consistency, support
and structure
Are interested in collaborating
with local families
Want an environment to learn
and socialize with fewer health
and safety concerns
