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.
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