High school at PrepNet Virtual Academy combines rigorous coursework with the flexibility of online learning. Students take core classes in English, math, science, and social studies, along with electives and world language, and work with credentialed teachers who provide instruction, feedback, and support throughout the year. Every student has a plan for what comes after graduation, whether that's college, career training, military service, or the workforce.
Curriculum
Our curriculum includes core classes and a variety of electives that help students build on what they know and discover new interests. Students who want more challenge can take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and earn college credit through dual enrollment before they graduate.
Algebra I, II
Biology
Chemistry
Civics
College Advisory
Consumer Math
Earth & Environmental Science
English 9, 10, 11, 12
Geometry
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Physical Science
Pre-Calculus
Survey of College Math
U.S. History
World History
2D/3D Art
Advanced PE
American Sign Language I-IV
Current Events
Dance
Foundational Art
Foundational Music
Foundations of Computer Science
French I, II
Leadership Development
Media Design
Physical Education
Publications
Reading & Writing Studio
Skills Workshop
Spanish I, II
Video Game Design
AP Art & Design
AP English Literature
AP Environmental Science
AP Psychology
AP World History
Extra Support
Teachers hold open office hours Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., with a different subject focus each day:
Monday: Social studies and science
Tuesday: English language arts
Wednesday: Math
Thursday: Electives
Students can get help in any subject, catch up on assignments, or attend more than one session if they need help in multiple areas. They attend by choice or at a teacher's invitation.
Looking Ahead
Students at PrepNet Virtual can start college before they graduate. Through dual enrollment, they earn college credit while finishing high school, and the Early Middle College Program gives students five years to earn both a diploma and an associate degree or certificate, tuition-free. Our college counselors work with students on SAT prep, applications, scholarships, and financial aid, and juniors and seniors can schedule campus visits to see what fits.
Students can take college courses while still in high school, earning credit toward both a diploma and a degree. Contact us to learn how to get started.
Over five years, students can earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree or certificate, tuition-free. NHA covers tuition, books, and required fees.
Our college counselors work one-on-one with students and families on goal-setting, applications, scholarships, and financial aid, starting in ninth grade.
Character Development
Through Moral Focus™, high school students explore virtues like respect, integrity, compassion, and self-control, and how they apply to the decisions they're facing now. Lessons live in a dedicated Advisory class and are built into core coursework, shifting from learning what a virtue means to practicing leadership, responsibility, and real-world judgment. The goal is that students leave capable, ethical, and prepared for what comes after high school.
PrepNet Virtual Academy uses standards-based grading for grades 9-12. With standards-based grading, the focus is learning. Students are not graded on an accumulation of points or an average of points from each assignment. Assignments and activities are practice for the skill or knowledge a student is meant to acquire as defined by a standard. A standard is an agreed upon level of skill or knowledge a student demonstrates by the end of a learning period and is measurable.
Standards-Based Grading:
With standards-based grading students go through a logical progression from 2.0 to 3.0 to 4.0 as seen in the chart below.
| Level | Scale | Letter | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exceeds — Challenge Skills | 4.0 | A+ | 100 |
| 3.5 | A | 96 | |
| Proficient — College Readiness Skills | 3.0 | A- | 92 |
| 2.5 | B- | 82 | |
| Approaching — Foundational Skills | 2.0 | C- | 72 |
| Beginning — Not Passing | 1.5 | D | 65 |
| 1.0 | D- | 62 | |
| 0.5 | F | 55 | |
| 0.0 | F | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Every student takes a rigorous core curriculum and can add Advanced Placement courses or earn college credit through dual enrollment. Starting in ninth grade, college counselors work with students on goal-setting, applications, and financial aid, so your teen leaves with a plan for college, career training, military service, or the workforce.
Yes, three ways. Advanced Placement courses let students take a college-level exam for potential credit. Dual enrollment means taking actual college courses for credit while still in high school. And the Early Middle College Program gives students five years to earn an associate degree or certificate alongside their diploma, tuition-free.
Beyond the Classroom
