Enrollment and Attendance FAQs

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

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.

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

Parents are able to enroll multiple children in the program.

Since PSPVA is a public school program, there is no tuition. PSPVA provides North Carolina-licensed teachers and all instructional materials for the program.* However, students and families are responsible for providing some consumable materials (such as printer ink and paper). In addition, families are required to provide their own computers and internet access to participate in the program. PSPVA will provide loaner computers as needed, and this determination will take place during the enrollment process.

Interested students need to submit an application, and there is additional documentation to upload as part of the enrollment process. Visit our How To Enroll page for more information.

As a public school, PSPVA follows applicable state laws and attendance requirements. PSPVA works with families toward a positive attendance record to meet the required 185 instructional days. A parent or Learning Coach logs attendance daily in the Online School.

The school calendar includes school holidays or vacation time. Whenever possible, family vacations should align with school vacation days. Parents are encouraged to contact their student’s teacher if they plan a vacation that does not coordinate with the school calendar.