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See How Your Child Can Learn at Home. But Not Alone.

Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia is a statewide tuition-free, K-12 online public school serving students in West Virginia. We look forward to welcoming your student to our online school community!

2026-2027 Enrollment Is Open!

HAVE A QUESTION?
Call: 304-205-0245
Email: enrollment@vprepwv.org

How to Enroll My Child

Step 1: Create an account for our Enrollment Portal.

  • Through the Enrollment Portal, you can complete your online application, receive real-time updates, and track your admissions status every step of the way.

Step 2: Complete admissions requirements.

  • Submit your child’s registration form and required documents using one of the convenient options below:

Step 3: Monitor your enrollment status

  • After submitting your application and required documents, continue checking your Enrollment Portal for status updates, missing items, and next steps. Our admissions team will contact you if additional information is needed.
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Eligibility Requirements

Students must reside in the state of West Virginia to be eligible for enrollment.

Age eligibility per the West Virginia Education Code is as follows:

KINDERGARTEN

Must be age 5 by July 1st of the current school year.

If you are unable to provide any of the documents listed below, please contact the Enrollment Office for assistance.

Proof of Student Identity and Guardianship

Provide a copy of your child’s birth certificate (official or hospital-issued) showing the child’s legal name, date and place of birth, and parent(s)/legal guardian(s).

If a birth certificate is not available, you may submit:

  • Proof of Guardianship (court documentation), and
  • Proof of Identity (child’s passport or birth affidavit)

Proof of Residency

Provide one (1) of the following documents showing the parent/legal guardian’s name and current residential address where the student lives. P.O. Boxes are not accepted.

Acceptable Documents:

  • Utility bill (electric, gas, water, cable, home internet) dated within the last 90 days
  • Property deed or mortgage statement
  • Lease or rental agreement showing (typically first and last page):
    • Property address
    • Lease start and end dates
    • Names and signatures of both the tenant and landlord
  • Paycheck Documentation dated within the last 90 days showing:
    • Employer name and address (or company logo)
    • Parent/legal guardian’s name and address
  • Property Insurance Statement/Bill
  • Government Document (Jobs & Family Services, Social Security Administration) dated within the last 90 Days

Immunization Record or Waiver

All public schools, including online public schools, require families to provide an immunization record or a completed exemption waiver for all students.

Academic Records for High School Students

  • Grade 12: Unofficial transcripts are required.
  • Grades 10–11: Unofficial transcripts or course history records are requested to support appropriate course placement.

Special Services Documentation (If Applicable) If your child receives special education services or accommodations, please provide any available documentation, such as an IEP, 504 Plan, evaluation report, or related services plan. Submitting these documents at enrollment helps ensure a smooth transition and timely support

 

Non-Discrimination and Equity Statement

Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia does not discriminate based on disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, or any other grounds prohibited by law. Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia serves students with disabilities and English Learners and provides services to students as required by state and federal law. In most cases, the services required by a student with disabilities can be provided at Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia. In some cases, a student’s individual needs require that they be placed at a different program or location as determined by an IEP or Section 504 team.

What does it cost TO ENROLL?

Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia is a public school. Therefore there is no tuition associated with enrollment. However, any cost associated with field trips and extracurricular activities is the parent’s responsibility.

WHAT GRADES ARE OFFERED BY THE SCHOOL?

Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia serves grades K-12.

WHAT SUBJECTS WILL MY CHILD TAKE?

We offer traditional core and elective course options depending on the grade level. 

WILL MY STUDENT HAVE A West Virginia-CREDENTIALED TEACHER?

Yes. Our teachers hold current West Virginia teaching credentials.

DOES THE SCHOOL SUPPLY COURSE MATERIALS?

Our school provides a school Chromebook to every student for the duration of the student’s schooling. The school-provided computer is requested during the online enrollment process. Student must also have access to reliable, high-speed internet connection.

Elementary students (Kindergarten – 3rd grade) are provided with physical workbooks to support their learning

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