Questions about Texas Virtual Schools?
We will do our best to help answer some of those questions here for you!
Q. What is the cost to enroll?
We are a free online public school.
Q. What are the enrollment requirements?
Enrollment requirements are detailed at txvs.org.
STUDENTS ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL
A student is eligible to enroll in Texas online schools for grades K-12 if the student is 18 years or under, and:
Is coming from another Texas Public School
Is coming from Homeschool, Private School, Out of State, or another Virtual Public School
Q. What is the enrollment process?
Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is now open. Please complete the online enrollment form.
Q. How do I submit required enrollment documentation, such as immunization records and proof of residency?
When you complete the student application, you will be directed to the secure upload screen where you can upload these documents. If you have completed the application, please reach out to our Customer Support team for your Unique Link (include the full name of your student).
Q. Will there be an orientation prior to my child starting?
Yes, the TXVS student orientation course will be assigned to you before your start date as part of the student onboarding process.
Q. Why haven’t I received orientation or login information?
If you haven’t received orientation information, final enrollment is pending academic review of previous school records. You will receive orientation information once this process is completed. Course login information will be provided at orientation. You will not be penalized for enrolling after school starts.
Q. How can I access my courses?
In order to understand how to login to your courses, you must login to Orientation. The video in orientation explains how to login to your courses. It is critical to watch the orientation video first in order to successfully access your courses.
Q. What is the process for APPLICATION review?
Academic records are reviewed for grade level and course placement verification. If your child falls under a special program, we will be working on obtaining the required documentation to verify services prior to final acceptance. Once this review has been completed, you will receive the welcome packet and orientation information.
Q. How will my child receive the necessary materials?
A laptop or computer with these system requirements is needed. All courses are web-based. All materials are embedded within the curriculum. Presentations, videos, and other instructional materials will be linked and available to the student.
Q. How do we access the instructional website?
Once enrollment is finalized, you will receive login information for the Student Portal.
Q. How Do i use the Student Portal?
Please watch this video on how to use your student portal.
Q. How can I view my child’s report card?
These instructions will walk you through the process.
Q. What are the attendance requirements?
The State of Texas requires that students log in every school day. Attendance is recorded when a student logs in, turns in an assignment or works directly with a teacher. Students should complete at least three lessons per week per course to stay on track. It is important that you log in every day!
Q. How do I contact my teacher?
Please CLICK HERE for step-by-step directions on how to contact your teacher.
Q. How do we contact teachers if we have questions about coursework?
There is a communication hub as you login to your Student Portal where you can contact your teacher.
Q. How do I reset my student portal password?
Please CLICK HERE for step-by-step directions on how to reset your student portal password or submit your request to our Customer Support team.
Q. How much time do I need to be logged in each day?
You are required to log in and complete coursework every day. You have access to your courses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please follow up with your teacher if you have a concern about your course pace and/or completing assignments. Your teachers, advisors and counselors are carefully watching your progress and will connect with you if anything needs to change.
Q. How can I access my courses?
Login information was emailed to you. Please check your inbox for your user name and password. You should have a separate email for each course but the login information is the same. It is critical to log in and watch the Orientation video first in order to successfully access your courses. The student then needs to click on the links to their courses, click on the link for their ‘first day’ activities, which then unlocks the next activities and so forth.
Q. Why can’t I see my schedule?
Schedules are finalized once applications are approved and students are fully registered. Students will not be penalized for starting classes after Sept. 5
Q. When is the first day of classes?
The first day of classes varies for each student depending on when they’ve completed orientation. The official first day for the 2023-24 academic year is Sept. 5. However, we are accepting applications through the end of October, and students will not be penalized for starting later. For students starting after Sept. 5., their official first day of school is the first time they log in.
Q. How can I request a transcript?
Please submit a TXVS Records Request form to ask for a transcript or verification of enrollment.
Q. How can I change my schedule of classes?
Please message the counselors and they will help. Please be patient as this may take a couple of days.
Katie White Kindergarten & Grade 5 (Last Names A-C): k.white@txvirtual.org
Jody Farias Grades 1-2 & 5 (Last Names D-F): j.farias@txvirtual.org
Holly Grove Grades 3 & 5 (Last Names G-K): h.grove@txvirtual.org
Sharon Wotipka Grades 4 & 5 (Last Names L-Z): s.wotipka@txvirtual.org
Cassie Keel Grade 6: c.keel@txvirtual.org
Ronelle Hoff Grade 7 (Last Names A-L): r.hoff@txvirtual.org
Elisa Dooley Grade 7 (Last Names M-Z): e.dooley@txvirtual.org
Ursula Douglas Grade 8 (Last Names A-K): u.douglas@txvirtual.org
Deanna Irvine Grade 8 (Last Names L-Z): d.irvine@txvirtual.org
Bill Irvine Grade 9 (Last names A-K): w.irvine@txvirtual.org
Jessica Phillips Grade 9 (Last Names L-Z): jessica.phillips@txvirtual.org
Susan Rankin Grade 10 (Last Names A-K): s.rankin@txvirtual.org
Christa Tucker Grade 10 (Last Names L-Z): c.tucker@txvirtual.org
Jo Ann Blasko Grade 11 (Last Names A-L): j.blasko@txvirtual.org
Edna Garcia Grade 11 (Last Names M-Z): e.garcia@txvirtual.org
Janet Kobza Grade 12 Lead: j.kobza@txvirtual.org
Eva Trevino Special Projects/Senior Class: e.trevino@txvirtual.org
Q. Do you accept students who reside outside of Texas?
No.
Q. How do I withdraw my student from Texas virtual Schools?
Please submit your withdrawal request including the full name of the student and the name of the requestor.
Q. How do I know if attendance has been recorded for my student?
You will no longer receive reminder messages once your student has logged in to their Student Portal.
Q. Why am I receiving attendance notifications if I’ve logged in?
Please ensure your student has logged in to Student Portal and they log out at the end of the day and use a new browser window to make sure their attendance is captured. Attendance is only verified if the login is through the student’s account, not the parent’s. Once the student has logged in, you will no longer receive the attendance notifications.
Q. How do I access IXL AND PATHFUL?
Accessing IXL and Pathful is explained during orientation. Please log in to your Student Portal, and you will see IXL and Pathful under the Academic Snapshot.
Q. Do you offer tutoring?
Please reach out to your teacher during their office hours.
Q. I’ve logged in but student activity is not showing. What am I doing wrong?
Please ensure your student has logged in through the student’s account, not the parent’s. If you are still experiencing difficulty viewing student activity, please reach out to your teacher.
Q. How can I attend the optional live classes?
Live sessions are optional and teachers will reach out regarding meeting times. You can always reach them directly.
Q. What do I do if i am having trouble logging into courses?
Login information was emailed to you. Please check your inbox for your user name and password. You should have a separate email for each course but the login information is the same. It is critical to log in and watch the Orientation video first in order to successfully access your courses. If you need your username and/or password, please provide your request, full name and email address.
Q. How can I access the school calendar?
Please CLICK HERE to access your 2023-24 academic calendar.
