Cartersville Virtual Academy (CVA)

Cartersville Virtual Academy (CVA) offers students and families the flexibility of online learning while maintaining the structure, rigor, and sense of community found in traditional schools. CVA is not a separate school or entity—it's an extension of each Cartersville City Schools site. Whether you’re a 10th-grade student or in elementary school, enrollment in CVA means you're still fully part of your home school and, most importantly, still a proud Purple Hurricane!

Details about CVA

Enrollment & Eligibility

Enrollment in CVA is determined through an application process. The application window opens in early spring for the following school year. Admission is based solely on a student’s ability to thrive in an online learning environment. The review process considers factors such as:

Attendance history
Academic performance
Previous success with online coursework

This process helps ensure that students placed in CVA are equipped for success in a virtual setting.

Period of Review

Admittance into CVA is based solely on the student's capacity to progress in an online learning model. We will be reviewing students' past attendance records, academic performance, and success in previous online coursework to determine their readiness for this style of learning. All students enrolled in the Cartersville Virtual Academy will have a ten-day observation period. If a student fails to meet the CVA performance and attendance requirements, they will be removed from CVA and enrolled in in-person instruction. Students who do not meet the attendance or academic rigor of our online programs will be required to transition back to in-person learning.

Online Learning Environment & Teacher Support

Students in the Cartersville Virtual Academy will have a normal daily instructional schedule, earn grades, and receive timely teacher feedback in response to class or homework. Teachers experienced in online platforms and virtual instruction will help and support student engagement using standards-based age-appropriate content. They provide regular support and communication through a variety of tools, helping students stay on track and succeed in their academic goals. Some students may also design a hybrid schedule which blends access to online coursework and in-person traditional classes. Students in grades 6-12 will also have access to subject matter experts/tutors 7 days a week.

Curriculum & Instruction

Elective Offerings

Foreign Language: Spanish I, II, and III

Computer Science Pathway: Intro to Software Tech., Computer Science Principles, Web Design

Business Pathway: Intro to Bus. and Tech., Bus. and Tech., Business Communications, Examining Teaching

Healthcare Pathway: Intro to Healthcare, Essentials of Healthcare, Patient Care Fundamentals, Intro to Law

Other CTAE electives: Intro to Career Competency, Examining Teaching, Intro to Law

Social Science Electives: Psychology and Sociology

PE: Health/Personal Fitness

Contact Us

An application process will approve entry into CVA for the 2025-26 school year. The online learning environment can provide a valuable experience for some students. However, it is not conducive to every child's learning needs and styles. Our team will review applications from interested students/families and assess the likelihood that the applicant will be successful in an online learning environment. Student applications will be reviewed in the order they were submitted, and families will be notified of their application status following the review of all submissions after the application window closes on April 15, 2025.

What is CVA?

CVA is an online educational program designed to meet the needs of students who complete their schoolwork in a virtual environment. Students have the flexibility to complete their work at-home, earn grades, and receive timely feedback from teachers on their assignments.

CVA Online Platform

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