Enrollment and Attendance FAQs
Who is eligible to attend Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA)?
VAVA is a program of the following school districts: Bland, Bristol, Giles, King and Queen, Norton, Patrick, Radford, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, and Wise. Students in grades K–12 who are official residents of the state of Virginia are eligible to enroll.
Students who live in the following districts must apply to VAVA via their local school: Bland, Bristol, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Galax, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Norton, Pulaski, Radford, Russell, Salem, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe.
Students who reside in Virginia but do not live in one of the above districts can apply online through our parent portal.
How many of my children can I enroll in VAVA?
Because VAVA provides the lesson plans and materials needed for grades K–12, many parents find it easy to enroll multiple children in the program.
What does it cost to attend VAVA?
As a program of the following school districts: Bland, Bristol, Giles, King and Queen, Norton, Patrick, Radford, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, and Wise. VAVA is tuition-free. We provide Virginia-licensed teachers and instructional materials. Families are responsible for providing some common household materials (such as printer ink and paper). Our enrollment consultants can help address your technological and computer questions and needs.
What is the attendance policy?
As Virginia public school program students, all VAVA students must comply with the state-required minimum number of 180 instructional days.
Can our family take a vacation during the school year?
The school calendar includes school holidays or vacation time. Whenever possible, family vacations should align with school vacation days. Parents are encouraged to contact their student’s teacher if they plan a vacation that does not coordinate with the school calendar.