Georgia Virtual School (GAVS) is a program of the Georgia Department of Education's Office of Teaching and Learning. The program is AdvancED accredited and operates with schools and parents to offer middle school and high school courses across the state. The Georgia Virtual School program provides a teacher led, virtual classroom environment during the school year as well as providing a tuition-based summer school program. Georgia Virtual School also offers students with an online media and guidance center to support students.

Georgia Virtual School has over 100 course offerings in the core content areas, world languages, CTAE, electives, and a vast AP course selection. Your student’s options and opportunities are not limited by the school district where you live or the school they attend.

Procedures

• Make an appointment for a meeting with your school counselor to determine if GaVS is a good fit and if your schedule could accommodate this course.
• Review the information on the Georgia Virtual website prior to your counselor meeting. It is the responsibility of the student to pay close attention to deadlines and to review the list of courses offered.
• Complete the GaVS student application.