AllentownSchool District

Allentown School District Virtual Academy

Academy Purpose

Allentown School District (ASD) is a leader in K-12 for preparing our students for the 21st Century. The ASD Virtual Academy offers high quality, Internet-delivered high school courses that equip students to thrive in the complex life and work environment of the 21st Century.

Program Description

A virtual school can be defined as a location where students can complete their coursework online, while the student and teacher work together from a distance. In a virtual environment, students work at their own pace (within broad deadlines) and complete a combination of assignments; tests; quizzes; projects; and assessments that permit a teacher to follow the educational progress of the student. The ASD Virtual Academy offers the hallmarks of truly effective traditional education programs – quality teachers, quality curriculum, and frequent student-teacher interaction.  All courses are taught by ASD teachers and meet national, state and ASD School District curriculum standards.

In addition to rigorous course content that meets state and district performance standards, ASD Virtual Academy's online learning environment fosters creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, as well as mastery of information, media, and technology skills--all of which are essential for preparing students for the future.

The ASD Virtual Academy High School offers students the ability to complete all their high school courses online with support from ASD teachers and guidance counselors. ASD students can enroll in the ASD Virtual Academy High School full-time or take certain courses at their home school during their school day. For high school students to enroll in credit recovery online course options, they must work with the guidance office at their home school to determine if this program is appropriate for their learning style. Current ASD high school students can enroll in blended on line courses, which are available during the first or last period of the school day. To apply, students must work with their guidance office to schedule courses that are academically appropriate.  The students and parents/guardians must attend the orientation before the students can take the course(s).

Virtual Academy Courses

Course descriptions available through the on-line Edgenuity program.

Course ID

Course Title

Credits

Duration

English

 

 

 

VA101/VA101AD

English Language Arts 9 (Regular/Advanced)

1.0

1 Year

VA111/VA111AD

English Language Arts 10 (Regular & Advanced)

1.0

1 Year

VA121/VA 121AD

English Language Arts 11 (Regular & Advanced)

1.0

1 Year

VA131/VA131AD

English Language Arts 12 (Regular & Advanced)

1.0

1 Year

Math

 

 

 

VA314

Math Foundations 1

1.0

1 Year

VA315

Math Foundations 2

1.0

1 Year

VA301

Algebra I

1.0

1 Year

VA321

Geometry

1.0

1 Year

VA322

Applied Geometry

1.0

1 Year

VA311

Algebra II

1.0

1 Year

VA350

PreCalculus

1.0

1 Year

VA245

Financial Math

1.0

1 Year

VA341

Trigonometry

.5

.5 Year

VA390

Statistics and Probability

1.0

1 Year

VA385

Personal Finance

.5

.5 Year

VA312

Foundations of Algebra II

1.0

1 Year

VA381

Survey of Math

1.0

1 Year

Science

 

 

 

VA401

Biology

1.0

1 Year

VA411

Chemistry

1.0

1 Year

VA466

Environmental Science

1.0

1 Year

VA464

Introduction to Physical Science

1.0

1 Year

VA421

Physics

1.0

1 Year

Social Studies

 

 

 

VA201

US History I

1.0

1 Year

VA221

US History II

1.0

1 Year

VA211

World History

1.0

1 Year

Course ID

Course Title

Credits

Duration

VA231

Civics and Government

.5

.5 Year

VA242

Economics

.5

.5 Year

Health/Physical Education

 

 

 

VA910

Lifetime Fitness (Gym)

1.0

1 Year

VA931

Contemporary Health

.5

.5 Year

AP Options

 

 

 

VA360

Calculus AB

1.0

1 Year

VA120A

English Language & Composition

1.0

1 Year

VA130A

English Literature & Composition

1.0

1 Year

VA466A

Environmental Science

1.0

1 Year

VA282A

Psychology

1.0

1 Year

VA525A

Spanish Language & Culture

1.0

1 Year

VA230A

US Government and Politics

1.0

1 Year

VA250A

US History

1.0

1 Year

VA210A

World History

1.0

1 Year

Electives

 

 

 

VA521

Spanish 1

1.0

1 Year

VA522

Spanish 2

1.0

1 Year

VA523

Spanish 3

1.0

1 Year

VA501

French 1

1.0

1 Year

VA502

French 2

1.0

1 Year

VA503

French 3

1.0

1 Year

VA551

Chinese 1

1.0

1 Year

VA511

German 1

1.0

1 Year

VA512

German 2

1.0

1 Year

VA531

Latin 1

1.0

1 Year

VA711

Intro to Art

.5

.5 Year

VA282

Psychology

.5

.5 Year

VA283

Sociology

.5

.5 Year

VA132

Expository Reading and Writing

1.0

1 Year

VA171

IDEA Writing

1.0

1 Year

VA165

Online Learning & Digital Citizenship

.5

.5 Year

VA198F

Keystone Literature Module Fiction

.5

.5 Year

VA198N

Keystone Literature Module Non-Fiction

.5

.5 Year

VA3981

Keystone Algebra Module 1

.5

.5 Year

VA3982

Keystone Algebra Module 2

.5

.5 Year

VA498A

Keystone Biology Module A

.5

.5 Year

VA498B

Keystone Biology Module B

.5

.5 Year

VA601

Introduction to Information Technology Part 1

.5

.5 Year

VA6012

Introduction to Information Technology Part 2

.5

.5 Year

VA631

Computer Applications: Office 2010 Basics 1

.5

.5 Year

VA632

Computer Applications:  Office 2010 Basic 2

.5

.5 Year

VA181

Career Explorations Semester 1

.5

.5 Year

VA182

Career Explorations Semester 2

.5

.5 Year

VA652

Career Planning and Development

.5

.5 Year

Credit Recovery Courses

Course ID

Course Title

Credits

Duration

English

 

 

 

VACR101

English 1

1.0

1 Year

VACR111

English 2

1.0

1 Year

VACR121

English 3

1.0

1 Year

VACR131

English 4

1.0

1 Year

Math

 

 

 

VACR301

Algebra 1

1.0

1 Year

VACR311

Algebra 2

1.0

1 Year

VACR 321

Geometry

1.0

1 Year

VACR322

Applied Geometry

1.0

1 Year

Science

 

 

 

VACR401

Biology I

1.0

1 Year

VACR411

Chemistry I

1.0

1 Year

VACR464

Physical Science

1.0

1 Year

VACR466

Environmental Science

1.0

1 Year

Social Studies

 

 

 

VACR201

US History 1

1.0

1 Year

VACR211

World History

1.0

1 Year

VACR221

US History 2

1.0

1 Year

VACR231

US Government & Politics

1.0

1 Year