Berkeley County School District will begin accepting applications for full-time virtual programs for the 2025-2026 school year beginning on March 24, 2025. Applications will be accepted until April 25, 2025. Approved students will be notified in May after spring testing is concluded.

As a reminder, Berkeley County Virtual Learning Academy is a full-time virtual learning program available for high school juniors and seniors. Low Country Virtual is a full-time virtual learning program for students in grades 5-8. Parents can learn more about Lowcountry Virtual below and can register for upcoming virtual information sessions here.

Students approved for Expanded Student Choice are not eligible for participation in full-time virtual learning programs.

Supplemental virtual courses are available on a rolling enrollment calendar for grades 7-12 students. The school counseling office at each school has information about supplemental virtual courses that can be added to a student's schedule. Please contact a guidance counselor to determine if virtual learning is right for your student.

Interested families can find additional information in the BCSD Online Learning Programs Handbook.

As part of our mission, the Berkeley County School District (BCSD) strives to facilitate and support student-driven learning experiences by unleashing the power and potential of education. Providing students with access to virtual learning will allow them to advance their education and participate in an instructional medium that is prevalent in today’s post-secondary institutions and workforce training opportunities.

Students may use online options for initial credit or for credit recovery. The Guidance Department at each middle and high school has information for students and parents concerning virtual learning opportunities. Any virtual learning course must be approved at the school level before a student may enroll, please contact the student’s counselor first.

In general, students registering for virtual learning courses should be self-motivated and strong, independent learners. To succeed in web-based courses, students should have basic keyboarding skills and be knowledgeable about web-based applications. Accessing the internet, sending and receiving emails including adding attachments, and utilizing basic word processing software are necessary skills to succeed as a virtual learner. Students should have successfully completed the prerequisite coursework prior to enrollment. Students must be active participants in all course activities and complete all work on time.  Successful virtual learners are generally very determined students who like to set their own goals and challenge themselves to meet them.

Berkeley County Virtual Learning Academy is a flexible learning opportunity available to district students who are rising 11th or 12th grade students. A fully virtual curriculum will be offered as a program-of-choice option to families with junior or senior students. Participation in the Berkeley County Virtual Learning Academy is limited and requires demonstrated success in a virtual environment and a commitment to a full academic year.

• Virtual Academy students may participate in their home school's athletics and extra-curricular activities, as approved.

• Eligible students may qualify to enroll in dual credit, Advanced Placement (AP), and advanced CTE courses with their home school. Courses are subject to availability.

• Students are responsible for all transportation related to any non-virtual courses and on-site test administration.

• Classes may be supplemented with a curriculum provided through district partnerships.