Robert D. Stethem Educational Center 7775 Marshall Corner Road Pomfret, Maryland 20675

(301) 932-6612 fax (301) 932-6613

Offering Online

High School Courses

Using a Blended

Learning Approach

Charles County Public Schools Virtual Academy is an

educational program that is

offered through the Charles

County Public Schools and is

an extension of the services

offered through the regular

high school program. It

provides a hybrid of face-to-

face instruction and online

high school courses using the

APEX program. Credit is

awarded upon satisfactory

completion of subject

requirements. Students who

enroll in Virtual Academy are

self-motivated independent

learners who have basic

computer skills.

Board of Education Virginia R. McGraw, Chairman

Latina L. Wilson, Vice Chairman Jennifer S. Abell, Member

Tajaila Battle-Lockhart, Member Elizabeth C. Brown, Member

David Hancock, Member Michael Lukas, Member

Kimberly A. Hill, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

Amy L. Hollstein Deputy Superintendent

Michael L. Heim Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services

Randolph A. Sotomayor Assistant Superintendent of Fiscal Services

Linda J. Gill Marvin L. Jones

Executive Directors of Administration

Curry D. Werkheiser Principal of Alternative Programs

The mission of Charles County Public Schools is to provide an opportunity for all school-aged children to receive an academically challenging, quality education that builds character, equips for leadership, and prepares for life, in an environment that is safe and conducive to learning. The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Kathy Kiessling, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at: Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event. Revised 4/26/19

*All courses are A-Level

English I English II English III English IV

Earth Systems Biology

Chemistry

Algebra I Algebra II Geometry

Pre-Calculus Probability and Statistics

LSN Government US History

World History

Health (½ credit) Fitness for Life (½ credit )

Advanced Physical Education

Art Appreciation

Financial Literacy

Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III

Creative Writing Reading Skills and Strategies Writing Skills and Strategies

Physics Geography and World Culture

Psychology Sociology

ENROLLMENT COURSES OFFERED

Virtual Academy is open Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Virtual Academy is closed on Fridays, and when Charles County Public Schools are closed. On early dismissal days, the Virtual Academy will close at 3 p.m. The Virtual Academy will open at 10 a.m. on two hour delays.

VIRTUAL ACADEMY REQUIREMENTS

Full-time Virtual Academy students must agree to remain for the completion of the current school year. They may transfer back to their home school the following school year.

Bus transportation is provided from the student’s home school during the a.m and p.m route to Robert D. Stethem Educational Center.

Students attending Virtual Academy fulltime are not eligible to participate in sports or extracurricular activities at their home school.

Students must attend for five consecutive hours, four days per week.

Virtual Academy courses will not be taken for eligibility purposes and do not meet National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) requirements.

STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS

Virtual Academy accepts rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students who are referred by the school principal for one of the following reasons:

Students who are committed to their

education but desire a non-traditional school setting.

Students who may need an adjusted schedule due to personal or health reasons.

Students who are out of their graduation cohort.

Students interested in enrolling in Virtual Academy should contact their school counselor.

A completed Virtual Academy registration form requires signatures from the parent, student, high school counselor and principal.

GRADUATION Students meeting all of the requirements for the

Maryland High School Diploma will receive their

diploma through their home school at the

completion of the current school year, regardless

of when the student completes the required

courses. It is the student’s responsibility to stay

in contact with their home school counselor for

requirements and deadlines.

PARENT CONTACT Progress reports will be issued corresponding to

the school system’s distribution schedule for

interim reports and report cards.