Program for Home Schooled Students:   An increasing number of families are considering alternatives to traditional classroom-based instruction for meeting the learning needs of their students.  The Riverside Virtual School supports parental choice, while providing access to a rigorous, standards-based, college preparatory curriculum in grades 6 - 12. The unique blended learning environment experienced by RVS students also provides access to experiential school activities such as fine and performing arts programs, school-based athletics, links to institutions of higher learning, and community mentor programs.

The Role of the Parent: A critical aspect of home schooling is the active role parents play in the learning process. As students advance in a college preparatory curriculum, some parents may grow concerned about their ability to provide instruction in certain content areas. Our highly qualified teachers are experts in their field, holding both California teaching credentials and advanced degrees in their content areas. Both curricular and technical support is provided to parents in order to best support their student as they navigate through their individualized course of study. Face-to-face support is provided to all students, the frequency of which is determined by the specific curriculum and the individual needs of the child.

Deciding if online learning is right for you: Virtual learning environments encompass new and exciting learning strategies and experiences that are designed to match the learning style of the digital learner. Success with an online learning program requires self-determination, self-discipline, and personal motivation, as well as an ability to balance your time. Some students find the online curriculum and instructional methods to be more challenging than that which they have faced in the traditional school setting. Students and parents should take the time to investigate the school, the curriculum, and - most of all - their own learning styles before enrolling in any online course. These resources can assist you in determining if the virtual learning environment will match your personal learning style.

Next Steps: We are excited about the possibility of working with you and hope to be able to answer any questions that you may have. Please give us a call or plan to attend an parent information meeting soon. Hope to see you there! If you would prefer to speak with Dr. Haglund, directly, please call and arrange an appointment.