MCPS: Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) is Reopening Waitlist Applications For 2023-2024

The Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) application is reopening for families interested in placing their child on the waitlist. The primary focus of the MVA is to foster a safe, inclusive online learning environment that meets the individual needs of all students. The waitlist application period will run from June 26–July 28. Students on the waitlist will be considered for Semester 1 enrollment based on space availability. Interested families can submit an application on ParentVUE.

The Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) is part of the continuum of digital learning opportunities offered to students and part of the choice programs in MCPS. The primary focus of the MVA is to foster a safe, inclusive online learning environment that meets the individual needs of all students in an academic setting where staff know their students’ interests, and want to see them excel as learners. The program includes the following highlights:

• Traditional general education course offerings
• Accelerated and honors courses
• Clubs and extracurricular activities
• Engagement, support, quality content, and live instructional experiences where students can take advantage of expanded learning opportunities and experiences

Additionally, the MVA provides a unique opportunity for working high school students, those pursuing other out of school options, and those who want to take accelerated and advanced courses that may not be available in their home school.

Like all other choice programs, students will apply through ParentVue for a fixed number of seats in MVA. The application for the 2023-2024 school year was open from January 5 to February 2, 2023. The application is being reopened from June 26 to July 28, 2023 to allow families to apply for waitlist status for the 2023-2024 school year.  Students on the MVA’s waitlist will be considered for Semester One enrollment on a space available basis. Interested families can submit an application on ParentVUE.  Please access the MVA Waitlist Application Link between June 26 and July 28, 2023 to apply.

Other Digital Learning Opportunities

For students that require a digital learning opportunity due to physical or emotional conditions that prevent them from accessing instruction at their school of enrollment, MCPS offers Interim Instructional Services (IIS).

Additionally MCPS offers the Online Pathways to Graduation (OPTG) programs, for students needing to access required graduation coursework.

For more information on these programs, please visit:

Interim Instructional Services 

Online Pathways to Graduation

MCPS offers a full continuum of digital learning opportunities, including the MVA, Interim Instructional Services and Online Pathways.  For more information, please click here.

Waitlist Applications can be submitted through ParentVUE

• ParentVUE Log-In
• ParentVUE Help and Information

How to Apply to the Virtual Academy Waitlist for 2023-2024

Apply to the Virtual Academy through your ParentVUE account.

1. Log in to ParentVUE by clicking the link below and complete a Virtual Academy applicationfor the 2023-24 school year:
2. Click on the link to go to the log in: Parentvue Login 
3. Click “I’m a parent”
4. Sign in using the password you created when you set up your ParentVUE account. If do not have your password, create a new one by clicking on “Forgot My Password”.
5. Click “Online Registration” (at the top of the page)
6. Click on the down arrow          to see the Registration “drop down” list
7. Click on “2023-2024 Virtual Academy”
8. Click on “Begin Registration”
9. Fill in your information and click on “Submit” to send your application

Note:

The Montgomery Virtual Academy will serve students in Grade 1-12 for the 2023-2024 school year. Students who will be in prekindergarten or kindergarten must enroll at their home school.

If you need assistance with ParentVue please contact-

1st-5th Grade: [email protected]

6th-12th Grade: [email protected]

For more information, visit these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or the Montgomery Virtual Academy website.

Read the full message here: Montgomery Virtual Academy 2023-2024 WAITLIST Application Information

Apply here: https://md-mcps.edupoint.com/PXP2_OEN_Login.aspx