The following characteristics are commonly found in successful virtual school students: 

• Have a parent or guardian who is actively involved in the student's virtual learning activities
• Have a satisfactory cumulative grade point average on previous academic coursework - 2.5 minimum
• Proficiency or advanced status on state mandated standardized tests
• Are self-motivated and self-disciplined
• Are good time managers
• Are proficient with email and word processing software
• Are able to read and analyze text
• Are able to set and achieve goals
• Are confident in their academic abilities
• Show determination when confronting obstacles
• Are personally invested in their own education
• Avoid conflicts with activities that may interfere with learning
• Have convenient and frequent access to a computer and the Internet
• Are willing to try new learning formats and activities
• Are able to work with little supervision
• Are computer literate
• Have maintained a satisfactory record of attendance

General Requirements:

• Students must be on track to graduate by the spring semester of their senior year.
• Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA.
• Students must have no more than 15 days of unexcused absences.
• Students cannot have any discipline record for anything related to cyberbullying, hacking, or any other offences related to technology.

Students must be at the current level of mathematics:

• Freshmen - Must have passed 8th grade math
• Sophomores - Must have completed Algebra I or Math I
• Juniors - Must have completed Geometry or Math II
• Seniors - Must have completed Algebra II or Math III

It is imperative that students develop habits which will make them successful virtual school students. Students should:

• Maintain communication, including email, with staff members
• Read all notifications and announcements from the TVLA
• Protect learner account by not sharing user name and password, and logging off the system when finished
• Maintain daily progress on coursework
• Act in an ethical and honest manner 
• Have a notebook for taking notes for assignments - used as part of final grade
• Email your instructor or director about problems with the course; be constructive and concise with questions or problems
• Manage time and schedule to finish assignments and complete quizzes and tests
• Maintain computer and software to current standards

The role of the parent/guardian is absolutely essential to the successful academic growth of the student.

• The TVLA parent/guardian is to be an active participant in the delivery of resources provided by the virtual school.
• The parent/guardian is responsible for maintaining a schedule of instructional opportunities and ensuring that the student is progressing at a pace that is meeting the individual needs of the student.
• The TVLA parent/guardian is responsible for keeping scheduled appointments and maintaining contact with teachers and staff throughout the school year.
• The TVLA staff will work with the parent/guardian to assist students in achieving their maximum academic growth in all required subject areas throughout the school year.