
Engage in innovative, collaborative, and best instructional practices for virtual learning to ensure the evolving needs of each individual student are met.Offer both synchronous and asynchronous opportunities under the direction of certificated teachers and dedicated success coaches within a flexible learning environment.Provide students with an opportunity to learn in a virtual environment.The SMCPS Virtual Academy will provide students and families with a robust, rigorous, technology-driven educational pathway that prepares students for an ever-changing world by providing them opportunities for career and college readiness. The application for school year 22'-23' will be open March 14th-April 8th. To apply for school year 2022-2023 you must PRE-REGISTER after March 1st. If you need to register your student, please visit Student Registration. Mary's County, Maryland, and be a registered SMCPS student. Students enrolling in SMCPS Virtual must reside in St.**Please note** If your student is enrolled in the AoF (Academy of Finance), AVPA (Academy of Visual and Performing Arts, GIS (Global and International Studies), STEM, or CPCS (Chesapeake Public Charter School), you will not be able to attend SMCPS Virtual unless you decided to leave that specific program.As this program is conducted through a virtual learning environment, transportation is not provided for any activities. Forrest Technology Center as well as be dual enrolled in College of Southern Maryland. Additionally, high school students will have the opportunity for a curated path that will allow flexibility to include face-to-face classes at their comprehensive high schools along with attending the James A. Students who enroll in this program will enroll for the entire 2022-2023 school year.All local, state, and federally required assessments and supports will be administered to Virtual students.Students and teachers will continue to have access to social and emotional supports, counseling, sports, performing arts, and clubs at their home school.Please note that transportation is not provided for this virtual program.

There is no cost for registered SMCPS students. SMCPS Virtual is part of our school system, just like any other physical site.Our application is open for the 2022-2023 school year. VISIT our Google Site for BACK TO SCHOOL information.
