High School
High School: Future Ready Learning Starts Here!
The LAUSD Virtual Academy offers a world-class online education tailored for students, with flexibility, support, and opportunities for success.
With a dedicated team of California Credentialed teachers, some of whom are National Board Certified, students receive instruction from highly qualified educators.
Schoology Learning Management System (LMS):
A centralized platform for students to access all of their course materials, assignments, and resources.
- Facilitates communication between students, teachers, and peers.
- Structured for managing and tracking student progress and grades.
- Allows parents to monitor students’ grades and progress.
- Explore a Sample High School Schedule and Record of Assignment Due Dates.
Whether your child is accelerating academically, recovering credits, or seeking a more personalized learning environment, the LAUSD Virtual Academy offers a proven path to success!
Accredited Excellence:
LAUSD Virtual Academy is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges for quality education you can trust.
Comprehensive, Common Core-Aligned Curriculum:
Our online curriculum is aligned to Common Core Standards, and is both UC and NCAA approved, providing students with the necessary foundation for college admissions and eligibility for athletics.
Opportunities to Excel:
Students have access to Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and Credit Recovery courses to support every learner's journey. Additionally, dual enrollment opportunities enable students to earn college credit while still in high school!
UC-Approved Courses:
- Offers a range of University of California (UC)-approved courses, ensuring eligibility for college admissions.
- Includes core subjects, electives, and specialized tracks.
Honors and AP Courses:
- Advanced learners can enroll in Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses for greater academic challenges.
- AP courses are designed to help students prepare for college-level courses and earn college credit by passing the AP Exam.
Dual Enrollment:
- Students can earn college credits that may transfer to a four-year university or be applied to an associate degree.
- This helps students get a head start on their postsecondary education and potentially saves time and money.
Additional Support and Tutoring:
- School-Based Tutoring Sessions: Personalized, instructor-led tutoring is available at schools to cater to individual student needs.
- Tutor.com On-Demand Support: 24/7 access to live tutors through the Tutor.com platform, offering real-time help in various subjects.
- Weekly Check-In Meetings with Teachers: Regular, one-on-one meetings with teachers to track student progress, address concerns, and provide academic guidance.
- Small Group Interventions: Targeted small group sessions focused on reinforcing key skills and addressing learning gaps.
- Explore a sample High School 4-year Course of Study: PDF |
- Learn more about LAUSD’s Graduation and A-G Requirements.
In-Person and Virtual Field Trips:
- Students engage in both virtual and in-person field trips that complement and enrich their learning experiences.
- Provides real-world connections to academic content.
Assessments:
- A variety of assessments are used to gauge student understanding of course objectives and state standards, including online course quizzes/exams, projects, District diagnostics, and State tests.
- Some assessments require in-person participation, conducted at Welcome Centers across the district.
Interactive Learning:
- Students engage in hands-on activities, including esports, STEAM robotics, and music lessons (e.g., Wiley teaching guitar).