General FAQs
Does enrolling at PSPVA give me priority access to the blended or in-person options?
No. Students enrolling in PSVPA are choosing this specific virtual learning option. Enrollment in the virtual academy does not transfer to Pine Springs Prep’s traditional or blended academies. Students commit to staying in the virtual academy for the entire school year.
My child is currently enrolled at PSPVA, and we need to speak with someone. What’s the best number to call?
We’re so glad you chose to enroll at PSPVA! Please contact our main office at 984.768.1200.
How flexible is online school at PSPVA?
PSPVA offers a level of flexibility, allowing schedules that fit individual learning needs and lifestyles. Students can often complete coursework at times that work best for them, whether early in the morning, late at night, or in between other commitments. While PSPVA provides flexibility, it is important to remember that there are still deadlines and expectations for completing your work across all grade levels. Teachers set specific due dates for assignments, quizzes, and exams, and students are responsible for staying on top of these deadlines.
What subjects will my child study?
English/language arts, math, science, and history are the core courses. There are also other courses at the appropriate grade levels, such as art, health/PE, music, and world languages. Visit our elementary, middle school, and high school academics pages for more details.
How much time do students spend on the computer?
In the younger grades, many of the online lessons include offline work. Students in grades K–2 spend about 30 to 40% of their time on the computer, while students in grades 3–5 spend about 50 to 60% online. Screen time increases in middle school, and by high school, most of the school day is online. Students also do hands-on science experiments, read novels, and complete math problems that are done without the computer.
We believe in a balanced approach toward education. Computers help us provide you with effective assessment, planning, and time-management tools. Computers also act as powerful teaching tools that can motivate, stimulate, and inform children about the world around them. They do not, however, replace a solid education. Rather, they help facilitate one. That’s why we use a unique multimedia approach that also includes traditional books, workbooks, and instructional materials.
PSPVA staff works with students individually to create a schedule, including live class session requirements, tailored to their needs to help set them up for success.
Do you provide curriculum for children with special needs?
Depending on a child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP), we can tailor your child’s learning experience to meet your student’s needs. To discuss your child’s needs with us, call toll-free: 855.632.2034.
Can you accommodate the accelerated learning needs of my advanced learner?
The beauty of our program is that it is flexible enough to meet children where they are in any given subject and take them where they want to go. Grade placement assessments, completed as part of the enrollment process, allow us to place your student in the appropriate curriculum level. So, for example, if your 4th grader is doing math on a 6th grade level and reading on a 4th grade level, we can tailor lesson plans to meet your student’s abilities.