Virtual Academy Enrollment
What is the Virtual Academy?
The Forney ISD Virtual Academy is an online program that serves 9th through 12th grade students that are Texas residents. Developed to meet the growing needs of our students and families, Virtual Academy offers the flexibility to learn in an educational program that fits the needs of your student. Once enrolled, students participate in asynchronous classwork and have access to an onsite location for in-person support. With two different pathways, there is an option for every student!
Why Virtual Academy?
The Forney ISD Virtual Academy has been developed to meet the growing needs of our students and families with the flexibility to learn at home in an online setting.
A successful virtual learner should be able to:
- Communicate with all online instructors and mentors in a professional and respectful manner
- Be strong academically and a lifelong learner
- Take an active role in their learning
- Be a self-starter
- Engage in the online learning community
- Advocate for themselves and maintain self-control when difficult situations occur
- Understand and appropriately utilize the learning management system and other instructional resources
Program Structure
Flex Program
The flex program will allow students to take classes both online and on campus. Flex students will report to campus for fine arts, athletics, CTE programs, and other courses that require hands-on-learning. Transportation will not be provided.
Full-time Online Program
The full-time online program will allow students to take all of their courses online. (See “Course Offerings” for online courses that are offered.) Students will be required to report to FVA campus for mandatory face-to-face tutorials and assessments. Transportation will not be provided.
Are You Ready? What's Next?
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
If your student meets the Admissions Criteria found on the "Admission Criteria" tab and your student is ready to apply for the Virtual Academy,
- Login to your Skyward Parent Portal
- Go to “Forms” on the left side
- Fill out the application with your student
Filling out the application does not automatically guarantee admission into the Virtual Academy.
Continue to check the Virtual Academy website and emails for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How will students be selected for Virtual Academy?
- Can students switch to and from Virtual Academy during the school year?
- What is the time commitment each day for full-time online and flex programming?
- How do I apply for Virtual Academy?
- Will transportation be provided for full-time online students?
- Will transportation be provided for students in the flex program?