We have both!  If you have a preference we can usually accommodate.

Students are able to enroll in our class at any time throughout the year.  Students will finish the class based on when they get through all course materials.

We don’t have class times in the traditional sense i.e. every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm.  Our course design allows for completion of course materials in a self-paced format. For more information about the structure of the course refer to our Student Experience and Live Learning Opportunities tabs.

That’s up to you!  You’re finished with the class once you complete all the course materials.  We have students who finish in as little as 3 months, but the average time to complete is between 6-9 months. 

You can take this class anywhere you have an internet connection and study time.  Take the class in school, at home, or both.  Take it over the summer, or during the school year.  The choice is yours.

Students are assessed on both their comprehension of ASL, along with their production of ASL, meaning feedback is provided by our Learning Facilitators. Review our course syllabus for more details of how students are assessed.

You are assessed in a variety of ways, and tests are one of those ways.  Tests can be taken twice, and the average of the two scores is used to generate your grade.

All students (with the exception of the Exploratory course) with ASL Virtual Academy are assigned a Learning Facilitator.  You can think of them as your teacher, we just have a different name for them.  They’re your main point of contact providing your grades, feedback, and encouragement throughout the course.

We provide a very detailed grade certificate upon completion of the class, along with 24/7 access to grades and progress during the course.  See our Grade Reports and Accountability tab for more information.

Yes, many of our students will take our class as an independent study.  Independent study does not mean you’re all alone!  The class is dynamic in nature having you comprehend, and produce ASL, while getting feedback on your skills.

See our ASL class for credit tab to learn more.

See our ASL class for credit tab to learn more.

We love questions!  Questions mean you’re engaged in the class and putting your best foot forward.  At any time you can reach out to your Learning Facilitator via email, text, or our video question board and get a speedy, informative answer. 

Yes!  We are accredited.  We hold an accreditation with Cognia.  Cognia is a trusted non-profit recognized by the Department of Education.  This means our school meets high standards for academic quality, leadership, student support, and strong student outcomes. 

We do not have a textbook requirement for the class.  Course content has influence from some popular ASL textbooks, however, the content is original and unique to ASL Virtual Academy.  All course materials are located online. 

No, there are no minimum enrollments.  If you’re a single student interested in enrolling you can.  Schools with 1 or 2, 5, 10, 20, 50+ students can enroll as well.

Payment for the class is often made by parents purchasing our class for the student.  However, check with your school because they will sometimes pay the enrollment fee when they decide to formally offer the class to the school. 

The cost of our class depends on which credit option you choose.  Our Exploratory class which does not offer credit or a grade is priced at $117.  Our standard high school credit course is priced at $427, and the dual enrollment/college credit course is priced at $697.  All enrollment fees are a one time payment and include all features of the course.  For more details on pricing see our enroll now page.