Welcome to your Virtual High School

MISSION 

The mission of Virtual High School is to assist parents in providing a Christ-centered educational experience that fosters holistic development, empowers students to reach their highest potential, and contributes positively to society. 

PHILOSOPHY

Virtual High School  is a division of MRG Media Ministries and operates to provide spiritually oriented educational support for teens. It is committed to nurturing each student's mental, physical, and spiritual growth, thus preparing them for a life of service to God and humanity. Our curriculum integrates faith and learning, cultivating critical thinking, moral integrity, and a lifelong love of learning. 

LOCATION

Our headquarters is in Smithsburg, MD.

ADMISSION

We welcome students in grades seven through twelve who express and demonstrate a sincere desire for learning, a willingness to cooperate with the culture of Virtual High School's policies, and mutual respect. However, admission is a privilege, not a right, and Virtual High School may withhold or withdraw students at its discretion.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS:

· Credits and transcripts from the last school or homeschool attended;

· References from a pastor or other non-related adult;

· Financial support—Students may enroll pending financial approval.

We can help students without current transcripts by reviewing the following items:

· Portfolio

· Standardized/placement tests

· Pertinent homeschooling material

· An interview with the student

ADMISSION DATES

It is standard for students to enroll at the beginning of a semester. However, late admissions are allowed to maintain the integrity of a student's academic program. We practice open enrollment.

CLASS LOAD

Students may register for as many or as few credits as needed. However, a request to the academic standards committee is required to permit students to take more than eight credits per semester.

CLASS MEMBERSHIP 

• To be classified as a freshman, a student must verify successful completion of the eighth grade from a standard or homeschool program.
• Membership in the sophomore class requires completing five secondary credits.
• Junior class membership requires the completion of a minimum of ten secondary credits.
• Senior class membership requires the completion of at least sixteen secondary credits.

FOUR-YEAR SENIOR

A four-year senior is a student who has earned eight semesters of grades from Virtual High School, whether at a regular or accelerated rate. This designation is for award purposes only.

DEFINITION OF CREDIT

One standard Carnegie Unit of credit is a 40-minute class period (200 minutes per week) or equivalent for 180 days. However, this does not exclude flexible scheduling and varying time modules.

ADDITIONAL CREDITS

Virtual High School can assist students in obtaining homeschooling credits by interviewing the families to determine whether experiences can be converted into academic credit. Our registrar will evaluate each student's records when they enroll and at the end of each semester to ensure a comprehensive understanding of their progress.

GRADES

Virtual High School is a help to YOUR homeschool, so parents issue a student's grades in consultation with Virtual High School teachers.  Final grades are issued at the end of each semester and recorded permanently on the student's transcript.

CUMULATIVE RECORDS

All cumulative records are kept in the registrar's office in a confidential file to which only parents, guardians, or students of legal age have access. Final grades will be issued by June 30. 

SEMESTER EXAMS

Students may be required to take semester examinations or complete projects at scheduled times. Exceptions include:

• Illness.
• Death in the immediate family.
• Special accommodations to modify courses so all students can succeed.

Please contact the instructor when a situation arises.

STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

Our student-teacher ratio is at most 10:1.

TRANSCRIPTS

At the end of each school year, one transcript is issued free of charge. Parents will be charged $10.00 for each additional transcript requested. Allow 7-10 days to process transcripts. Contact us directly at myhomeschoolcompanion@gmail.com

or call 301-824-3162.

Graduation Requirements by State 

Click on the above title for a list of graduation requirements by state listed on our Resource Page.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL

Students who withdraw from school during the year must complete a withdrawal form obtained from the registrar's office. Families will be charged for fees until the student is withdrawn.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

There is a one-time $75 registration fee for the yearbook, transcripts, administrative services, and insurance. Each course costs $70/month ($700/year)—additional charges may be added for biology and chemistry labs.

Families are responsible for purchasing their own needed textbooks and supplies. Invoices for purchased courses will be emailed as a reminder when necessary.

Financial aid is available for families willing to have a virtual meeting with our treasurer and principal to provide your personal tax information and any other information concerning the financial hardships you may be experiencing.