Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual School currently provides virtual learning for students in grades 6-12. This schools is separate from in-person learning at neighborhood and other magnet schools. Full-time students take 100% of their classes online and from the convenience of home or other location. Students may participate in co-curricular activities and sports at their home school (transportation not provided).
CMS Virtual School:
- Provides students with access to all fundamental courses and a wide range of elective courses, including middle and high school honors courses and high school AP courses.
- Supports each student according to their individual learning needs, including students with an Individualized Education Plan, English language learners, and gifted students.
- Supports the social, emotional, and physical health and well-being of all students.
- Creates opportunities to develop community among students, teachers, and staff.
Virtual School & Transportation Zones
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Grades 6-12
Registering for the virtual school
Families may choose the virtual schools via the CMS Choice Lottery for grades 6-12. Families of interested students in grades 9-12 must also complete a transcript review by the Principal.
Below is the process for families who miss the CMS School Choice Lottery.
- If you are a current CMS student:
- Step 1: Complete the transfer/reassignment request form online by clicking on the green button below.
- Step 2: For 9th-12th grade students, the Virtual School Principal will obtain your academic transcript from PowerSchool. You can read more about the requirements for entering the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School here.
- Step 3: The Student Placement Office will send you a letter with the results of your transfer/reassignment request. Please note that the transfer/reassignment will not be approved unless your transcript meets the requirements. Review the Magnet Expectations Agreement for information on requirements.
- If you are not a current CMS student:
- Step 1: Register in CMS through the Student Placement Office (as a future student for the upcoming school year) or at your neighborhood high school (during the current school year).
- Step 2: Once registered (and after receiving a Student ID and PIN), complete the transfer/reassignment request form online by clicking on the green button below.
- Step 3: For 9th-12th grade students, bring an official academic transcript to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual School for review. You can read more about the requirements for entering the Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual School here.
- Step 4: The Student Placement Office will send you a letter with the results of your transfer/reassignment request. Please note that the transfer/reassignment will not be approved unless your transcript meets the requirements. Review the Magnet Expectations Agreement for information on requirements.
Magnet Expectations Agreement
Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual School (Grades 6-12) Expectations Agreement (revised 6/27/2024): English version
Internet Connectivity Requirement
Students must have access to an internet connection at 1.5 MB download speed (or faster) in order to adequately participate in their classes, receive instructional materials, and submit assignments.
Learners who thrive in virtual learning…
- Are capable of facing independent learning
- Enjoy a personalized learning experience
- Like challenges
- Want an individualized schedule
- Care about their personal success
- Are natural leaders
- Desire small learning environments with more personalized and individual attention from teachers