North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS)

What is NCVPS? Online distance instructional model State-approved curricula taught by licensed, highly-qualified NC teachers Highly interactive experience

What NCVPS is not? NCVPS is not an online school NCVPS is not a “teach yourself” program NCVPS is not the solution for students who “don’t like school” NCVPS is not easy

Why take a NCVPS course? Allows for scheduling flexibility Courses not offered in a traditional setting Accelerate to early graduation Recover credit for failed courses Builds self-motivation, independence, resourcefulness

Characteristics of Distance Learners Strong organization skills Independence, self-direction Strong reading and writing skills Self-advocacy Comfortable with technology

Common Reasons for NCVPS Failure Lack of organization Poor communication Over-reaching Course was taken to avoid school

NCVPS Course Offerings Full course offerings with course descriptions and pre-requisites can be found at * Course Types ◦ Traditional ◦ Year-Long (all AP and some foreign language) ◦ Credit Recovery * Some courses may not be available to our students

NCVPS Summer Program June 11 th – August 3 rd Traditional Courses ◦ Must attend orientation at designated lab during Week One ◦ Compressed schedule (2-3 hrs per day) Credit Recovery ◦ Must attend daily at designated lab ◦ Mastery-based program

NCVPS - School Year What does NCVPS look like at Hoggard? ◦ During school hours – MC-11 ◦ 28 computers and full-time facilitator ◦ All underclassmen are required to take NCVPS courses on-campus in MC-11 unless accelerating ◦ Seniors may have the option of taking a course during 1 st or 4 th block from home

NCVPS – School Year Progress monitoring ◦ Monthly updates ◦ Parental access Communicating with teacher ◦ , chat, text, etc ◦ Live tutoring sessions

NCVPS – Registration Pre-registration at Hoggard will open Wednesday, March 14 th Pre-registrations must be submitted by Friday, March 23 rd at 5:00pm SPACE IS LIMITED Click on the NCVPS image on the Hoggard webpage for more information

For more information… The NCVPS website provides a wealth of information including virtual course tours and testimonials