Why Online?
Online learning offers flexibility, custom pacing, and greater parental involvement—without sacrificing academic excellence.
Yes. VCA Virtual provides accredited instruction, structured expectations, and deep academic engagement comparable to top-tier brick-and-mortar schools.
Yes. We offer clubs, student groups, community meetups, and optional in-person enrichment events to support healthy relationships and belonging.
Many families with working parents succeed in our flexible model by scheduling learning around work hours or using hybrid support.
You’ll need a reliable internet connection and a laptop or Chromebook. Headphones and a printer are also recommended.
Our schedule balances screen time with reading, writing, movement, and hands-on activities—respecting children’s cognitive and physical health.
Our teachers provide lessons and structure. You don’t need to create content—just support your child’s learning and environment.
VCA Virtual combines Great Hearts Online instruction, WVS flexibility, and our own VCA-led formation in a seamless K–12 structure.
Yes. We accept transfers as space allows and provide onboarding to help students transition successfully midyear.
Absolutely. Our accredited courses, transcripts, and classical academic strength prepare students well for college and career success.
Why Classical
Classical education forms the whole person through truth, goodness, and beauty. It centers on the trivium: grammar, logic, and rhetoric.
While classical education can be secular, VCA Virtual integrates Christian worldview and virtue formation throughout the curriculum.
Latin sharpens logic, builds vocabulary, and connects students to Western civilization’s foundational texts.
Yes. Students engage deeply with classic literature, philosophy, science, and writing—developing intellect and virtue together.
Classical graduates are highly articulate, thoughtful, and prepared for both academic success and leadership.
Yes. Music, visual art, and literature are essential to forming imagination, appreciation, and soul.
Absolutely. We integrate classical methods with robust modern science and digital tools while grounding them in ethical reasoning.
Yes, as needed for accreditation and compliance. But testing is not the heart of our academic model.
All grades, K–12, follow classical progression—adjusted for developmental stage and integrated across disciplines.
Yes. It offers timeless wisdom in a confused age, helping students become articulate, grounded, and free.
Wisconsin Virtual School (WVS)
Wisconsin Virtual School (WVS) is a state-supported online course provider serving students in public, private, and charter schools across Wisconsin.
No. WVS is an external partner. VCA Virtual offers WVS courses as additional options for flexible learning and elective credit.
WVS courses are secular. VCA Virtual supplements with worldview alignment and family guidance for students using WVS electives.
Certified Wisconsin public school teachers contracted through WVS teach the courses. Parents provide at-home support.
WVS offers over 200 courses, including core subjects, electives, AP courses, and credit recovery options.
Yes. Many families use WVS part-time for electives or enrichment, especially when combining with Great Hearts Online or VCA courses.
Courses are typically covered through your school district or private school partner. Independent enrollments may involve tuition.
VCA Virtual staff help facilitate registration with WVS on your behalf when part of your child’s customized academic plan.
Yes. WVS is available to homeschool families as part of a flexible hybrid program or enrichment plan.
Some WVS courses are Common Core–aligned. However, we carefully select options that support VCA Virtual’s academic integrity.
Wisconsin School Choice
Wisconsin offers the WPCP (Wisconsin Parental Choice Program), SNSP (Special Needs Scholarship Program), and public Open Enrollment between districts.
The Wisconsin Parental Choice Program allows eligible families to attend private schools tuition-free based on income and residency.
In 2024–25, the income limit is 220% of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, this is roughly $66,000/year (with some allowable adjustments).
The Special Needs Scholarship Program supports students with an IEP or services plan to attend private schools with full tuition coverage and support services.
Open Enrollment allows students to attend public school districts outside of their home district—including virtual public options like WVS—tuition-free.
The WPCP application window typically runs from early February to mid-April. Families must reapply annually and submit verification documents.
SNSP applications are coordinated directly with participating schools and must include an eligible IEP or services plan from a public district.
Yes. VCA Virtual is a participating school in WPCP and can accept eligible students under that program depending on residency and grade level.
Yes, if your home district supports open enrollment into partner programs or WVS. We help families navigate the application process.
Yes. We offer step-by-step support for WPCP, SNSP, and Open Enrollment applications to ensure timely and accurate submissions.