Who May Enroll?

Any student who lives within Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Imperial, or San Diego counties may apply to enroll in the RVS program. 

Extracurricular Programs

Local RVS students have the opportunity to participate in athletic team sports and fine arts programs (band, orchestra, theater) at RUSD comprehensive high schools. This is a unique opportunity that is not commonly available to students attending online schools. Audition and try-out requirements apply.

Program Enhancements

•AP test prep and study teams
•Opportunities for acceleration
•Access to experts in the field
•Summer learning opportunities
•Virtual clubs and organizations
•Student showcase events
•Senior cumulative projects
•Research components in all courses
•AP course audits
•Links to colleges and universities

Home Schooling

Program for Home Schooled Students:
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The Role of the Parent:
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Deciding if online learning is right for
you:...More

Next Steps:...More

Questions?


•Why would a student take an online course through RVS?

•Are all students successful in online classes?

•Are RVS courses for credit?

•How are parents involved in student learning?

•When do students complete their coursework?

•Do students need a computer at home?

•Is there a teacher for every class?

•Will students need to be online at the same time as the instructor?

•What is the difference between "asynchronous" and "synchronous" discussions?

• What about assignments, quizzes and tests?

•How many RVS courses can students take at one time?

•What is the cost for RVS courses?

•What if a student needs to withdraw from a course?

•Who can a student contact if he/she is having trouble with an online course?

•How do students receive their username and password for the Blackboard system?

•Where do students go to log into their classes?

•Who should students contact when having trouble logging into their courses?

•How does a student order his/her textbooks

Riverside CA, Virtual School, Virtual Learning, Home Schooling, Online Learning, Teaching Resources

The following dates have been established for students and parents to learn about online learning prior to beginning any online course with Riverside Virtual School. Please feel free to select a meeting that works with your schedule, you do not have to "sign-up" to attend.

Date
Location
Time
March 11, 2010
Educational Options Center
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
April 15, 2010
 Educational Options Center
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
May 13, 2010
Educational Options Center
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
(Parent and Student - attend one date)

Information sessions are held in the Educational Options Center, located at
6401 Lincoln Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506

If you cannot attend a session in this schedule, please call the RVS office (951-276-2006) to discuss options. Students will not be permitted to enroll in any online course until they and a parent have attended an RVS Orientation.

For student Blackboard training dates and times, CLICK HERE
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