Enrollment
Welcome to the Virtual Academy (we are not completely Virtual). We are thankful that you have expressed interest in our school. All programs offered at the Virtual Academy are provided through Independent Studies. This means that per Education Code 51747 and Board Policy 6158, a learning agreement must be signed by the teacher(s), parent/guardian, and student. Please note that the Independent Study Program is a rigorous alternate option to in-person schooling.
While daily instruction is virtual, students will be required to attend in-person, proctored testing sessions, field trips, and other in-person events throughout the school year. There will be a minimum of 10 in-person days for students for various activities.
A scholar's success is based on ongoing participation (completion of assignments), collaboration, and communication amongst the teacher(s), guardian, and student. All students and guardians are required to attend an in-person orientation and sign an agreement to attend Virtual Academy. Students must make satisfactory educational progress to remain in the Virtual Academy.
Interest List has closed for the remainder of the school year.
Middle and high school students are brought in at the semester.
We will hold one final orientation for elementary students in February for the last trimester.
Elementary families still interested in enrolling for February may email sonja.brock@sbcusd.k12.ca.us.
Alternative Learning Center interest, as well as any questions or concerns, can also be emailed to sonja.brock@sbcusd.k12.ca.us
A new Interest List for the 2026–2027 school year will open in March.
Transfer Policy: Please note that transfers to Virtual Academy are generally only permitted at the start of trimesters and semesters and are subject to space availability once the school year begins. After the third trimester commences, transfers will no longer be approved for the current school year. Additionally, students must maintain good attendance and make satisfactory progress while enrolled at Virtual Academy to remain in the program.
The Virtual Academy Learning Agreement can be viewed here. Please note, this is a sample of the agreement and will be signed during the enrollment process.
Thank you for your interest in Virtual Academy!