Greenville County students who wish to sign up for the 2021-22 Virtual Program, but neglected to do during the open enrollment periods in January and April, may add their names to the waitlist starting now.
Students on this list will be accepted into the program when and if space becomes available. Waitlist applications will be accepted via BackPack through July 15; however the system will be down for updates on Mondays.
Until then, families can change their minds and switch back to brick and mortar by notifying the home school, without delay.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Officials’ ability to accept more students into the Virtual Program may be impacted by a proviso being considered by the SC General Assembly that would severely restrict funding if more than five-percent of students select that option. GCS will keep parents apprised of any new developments.
As a reminder, GCS has made several important changes to the Virtual Program for 2021-22.
First, there will be an increased emphasis on attendance in live sessions. Students will be expected to participate in live sessions at scheduled times. Exceptions based on extenuating circumstances must be approved, in advance, by the virtual administrator.
Second, parents who wish for students to return to brick and mortar instruction will be allowed to make requests. They are encouraged to make an approved transition at the end of a nine-week grading period.
Third, students in the Virtual Program will be scheduled based on grade level and academic record, not by school. GCS cannot guarantee placement with other students or teachers from the home-based school. (This is a significant change for high school students, who will not be scheduled with teachers from their high schools next year.)
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