Skip To Main Content

Secondary VSP Brochure

Program Overview

The Richland School District One Secondary Virtual School Program is a yearlong program for students in grades 6-12. The goal of the program is to provide students and their families with highquality virtual learning experiences necessary for school success. Students are selected using a lottery for the program based on available slots. The application window usually opens in December of each school year. Completion of the application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

SC Certified content teachers provide instruction through the Imagine Learning platform. While students are required to work mostly independently and asynchronously, students in grades 6-12 are required to report in person periodically for instruction and testing. On days when students learn virtually, they are expected to log into each class daily to meet attendance requirements.

Attendance

Students are required to login to each class daily to meet attendance requirements. Students are provided in-person instruction 25% of the time through the following opportunities:

  • Onsite learning (scheduled times)
  • Chats with teachers
  • 1-1 conferences
  • Onsite testing
  • Individual or small group tutoring

Student Eligibility

Students must meet the following criteria to apply for enrollment in the Secondary Virtual School Program:

  • Reside in Richland County and be enrolled in a Richland District One School.
  • Demonstrate academic success in the previous school year.
  • Have a desire and ability to work in a variety of instructional formats.

Trusted Education

  • Instruction in the virtual program is aligned to South Carolina and Richland One academic standards.
  • Students receive timely teacher feedback in response to their coursework and homework.
  • Course selections are based on analysis of student transcripts and required courses for graduation as determined by School counselors and administrators.
  • District provides online curriculum (Imagine Learning) and other resources used for instruction.
  • Honors courses for grades 6-8 are not offered. However, high school credit courses offered at the middle school level are offered in the secondary virtual program (i.e.AlgebraI, English I, etc.)
  • Many Career and Technical Education (CTE), visual and performing arts and elective courses may be available.
  • Students who qualify for special services (IEPs, ESOL, GT, etc.) are provided access to the services.

Things to consider before applying

Is the student self-motivated and does he/she have good time management skills? Is there a parent/guardian who will be actively involved in the student’s learning activities? Does the student possess the technical skills to upload assignments, respond to directions and communicate via email?

Technology Requirements

All Richland One students are provided with a device. Families are responsible for providing Internet access and a supportive virtual learning environment at home.