FAQs

General FAQs

What grades are offered by Pine Springs Preparatory Virtual Academy (PSPVA)?

PSPVA serves North Carolina students in grades K–11 with plans to expand through grade 12 in the 2025–2026 school year.

Does enrolling at PSPVA give me priority into the blended or in-person options?

No When a student applies and enrolls in the Pine Springs Preparatory Virtual Academy, they are doing so for this specific learning option that PSPA provides. Enrollment in the Virtual Academy does not transfer to the Traditional or Blended Academy option. Enrollment in the Virtual Academy is a commitment to remain in the Virtual Academy for the entire school year.

Can a PSPVA student participate in events offered by Pine Springs Prep?

No. Students in the Virtual Academy are not eligible to participate in athletics, clubs, or school events offered by the traditional or blended academy.

My child is currently enrolled at PSPVA, and we need to speak with someone. What’s the best number to call?

How flexible is online school at PSPVA?

What subjects will my child study?

Does PSPVA provide textbooks and other instructional materials?

Yes. We provide the textbooks and instructional materials. These books and materials are dependent on the student’s grade level and the courses they’re enrolled in. High school students receive fewer books and materials than elementary and middle school students.

Can my child work at their own pace?

The elementary program is self-paced and flexible within the parameters specified by state law. Middle school and high school students complete lessons in synchronous and asynchronous sessions and are expected to complete quizzes, tests, and other assignments in a timely manner.

How much time do students spend on the computer?

Do you provide curriculum for children with special needs?

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.

How do students interact socially?

Students spend time with classmates online and through school outings, field trips, and other activities. In addition to PSPVA clubs, K12 online national clubs help connect students with like interests and passions. 

Will this program intrude into my home?