Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual Schools currently provide virtual learning for students in grades 4-12. These schools are separate from in-person learning at neighborhood and other magnet schools.
CMS virtual schools:
- Provide students access to all core courses and a wide range of elective courses including middle and high school honors courses and high school AP courses;
- Support each student according to their individual learning needs including our students with an IEP, English learners, and gifted students;
- Support the social and emotional well-being and health of all students;
- Create opportunities to develop community among students, teachers and staff.
Virtual School (Grades 4-8)
Grades 4-8 include a blend of synchronous (live at a particular time) and asynchronous (independent) work, with time in each part depending on the grade level and/or class. Students are asked to start logging on to class via Zoom at 9:05am. The day begins with homeroom starting at 9:15am. The schedule embeds opportunities for targeted support, enrichment, clubs, and office hours with teachers.
Vision:
Our school will foster a positive and safe virtual learning community to nurture students academically, socially and emotionally while respecting diverse family and cultural backgrounds so that students can learn and reach their fullest potential.
Core Beliefs:
- Every student can learn and succeed.
- Staff will be committed, collaborative, caring and exemplary
- Equitable means meeting the different needs of all students.
- Our diversity will be our strength.
Future opportunities during asynchronous learning time:
- Socializing/interacting
- “Cafeteria” zooms to eat with friends
- “Recess” zooms to socialize informally
- Clubs
- To pursue student interests, increase student engagement, build technology & social skills
- Services/Tutoring
- IEP services (ex: speech, occupational therapy)
- TD/EC/ESL Support
- Tutoring (peer)
Parent Resources to get you started:
- Tech Resources: Videos on how to log onto Canvas for parents and students and much more!
- Curriculum Resources: What curriculum is CMS using? What can I do to help my student?
CMS Virtual School Grades 4-8 Administrative Staff
- Senior Admin Secretary, Finance, Data Manager: Mrs. Samariss Morrow-Daniels
- Registrar and Attendance: Mrs. Cynthia Rogers
- Assistant Principal: Ms. Okemia June
- Assistant Principal: Ms. Patricia Capozzi
- Dean of Students: Mr. Mark Culbertson
- Principal: Ms. Tonya M. Faison
Virtual School (Grades 9-12)
The High School Virtual Learning (VL) program serves grades 9-12. Full-time students take 100% of their classes online and from the convenience of home or other location. Students may also opt to take their online courses at the brick-and-mortar location, which provides students with additional supports including access to technology, counselors, and teachers. The flexibility of working from home or in a school setting provides a truly personalized learning environment. Students may participate in co-curricular activities and sports at their home school (transportation not provided).
Virtual School & Transportation Zones
Level
Blue
Green
Violet
Grades 4-12
Enrolling in the virtual schools
Families may choose the virtual schools via the CMS Choice Lottery for grades 5-12. Families of interested students in grades 10-12 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 online Request for Reassignment/Transfer form by clicking the green button below.
- Step 2: For grades 10-12, the Virtual School principal will obtain your transcript via the PowerSchool portal. You can read more about the transcript review for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual High School here.
- Step 3: Student Placement will send you a letter with the results of the transfer/reassignment request. Please note that the transfer will NOT be approved unless the transcript meets requirements.
- If you are NOT a current CMS student:
- Step 1: Enroll in CMS through Student Placement (as a future student for the next school year) or at your neighborhood high school (during the current school year).
- Step 2: Once the enrollment is complete (and you have received a student ID and PIN), complete the online Request for Reassignment/Transfer form by clicking the green button below.
- Step 3: For grades 10-12, take a copy of your official school transcript to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual High School for transcript review. You can read more about the transcript review for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual High School here.
- Step 4: Student Placement will send you a letter with the results of the transfer/reassignment request. Please note that the transfer will NOT be approved unless the transcript meets requirements.
Magnet Expectations Agreement
Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual School (Grades 4-8) Expectations Agreement: English version
Charlotte Mecklenburg Virtual School (Grades 9-12) Expectations Agreement: English version
Learners who thrive in virtual learning…
- Can handle independent learning
- Enjoy a personalized learning experience
- Like to be challenged
- Want an individualized schedule
- Care about their personal success
- Are natural leaders
- Want small school environments with more one-on-one attention from teachers