A Texas statewide virtual public school
Empowering Families. Unleashing Potential.
LONE STAR VIRTUAL ACADEMY
A Texas-grown virtual learning community geared toward connection, collaboration, and college and career development.
GRADES
9- 12
mission
We create an online-based learning program that meets the needs of the individual so they can become the best possible version of themselves.
Enrollment
OPEN
curriculum
Engaging curriculum designed for all students.
academics
Texas-certified
COURSEWORK
Designed to instill confidence and appeal to personalized interests.
LSVA CURRICULUM
Future-focused learning customized to your unique learning style and pace.
Connect.
Real-time resources and support that inspire engagement.
Engage.
Technology that is engaging, innovative, and personalized.
Accelerate.
LSVA is designed to meet your child where he or she is academically, right now.
Lone Star Virtual Academy serves all students who are seeking learning options outside of a traditional classroom. Their reasons vary. Some are pursuing a passion that requires extensive travel or long hours of practice such as athletes and performers. Others have extenuating circumstances such as being victims of bullying or having medical issues that make attending a traditional school impossible. And still others, such as children of those who are serving our country, may benefit from the flexibility and continuity LSVA offers.
Our learning activities and math pathways are geared towards career and college readiness so students are ready for their next challenge upon graduation. Our student engagement team actively participates in one-on-one work with our students to boost student interest. With the team’s input, the curriculum is tweaked to meet specific needs and give students a voice in the manner in which they learn best.
Our Key Differentiators
ubu!
You can be you: Know your strengths and leverage your interests. We encourage the individuality of every student. We provide personal learning paths designed to enhance your strengths and support your accomplishment of goals. Our program is designed asynchronously so you can school on a daily schedule that fits your needs. We provide teacher support via feedback, live lessons, small group sessions, email, text and phone.
School of one
Get the time and attention you need to succeed. We strive to create a school environment with social interactions and synchronous support while also valuing the needs of the individual. Our team values every student and takes the time to get to know them, listen, respond, and build relationships to support each unique educational journey.
Education with Destination
Let’s discover a world of work that’s right for you. We provide students with the opportunity to get foundational skills in their chosen field. Personal learning plans help students understand the importance of what they are currently doing, aligned with their strengths and interests, and how it ties into their future goals.
Family Resources
We serve learners who are seeking options outside of a traditional classroom.
Attendance
Our live instruction is 100% online-based, allowing for greater flexibility and mobility for our students and teachers.
Attendance will be taken each day and students are required to login for a total of 240 minutes each day to avoid being counted absent.
Students that reach 10 unexcused absences are at risk for being withdrawn.
Tuition
None! LSVA is a tuition-free, public school program.
learning style
LSVA is a high-quality education that is future-focused, preparing students for college and their careers. We focus on personalized learning that is geared toward the individual needs of our students. Our 6th through 12th grade virtual classrooms provide flexibility and opportunity to learn from Texas-certified teachers. Traditional brick-and-mortar schools simply don’t work for every student all the time. Lone Star Virtual Academy provides a strong alternative that supports your student on their time and in their way. Higher education online offerings are a mainstay for colleges and universities. In fact, 30% of higher education classes are now online. Additionally, technology-based careers are growing at an exponential pace.
Commitment to our Students
Like many traditional brick-and-mortar schools, most online schools are “one size fits all.” That is why we built our school to be unique and individualized! We know that each student is unique and needs personalized attention to be successful. We built a Texas virtual school with a commitment to delivering a customized educational experience to each and every student.
OUTINGS and clubs
Throughout the school year, students and families will be invited to attend local and virtual outings in various places around the state. This is a great opportunity for our students and families to meet other families and connect with one another. In addition, LSVA has statewide clubs including robotics, dance, pen pal, make up, and travel.
Enrollment Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Student eligibility requirements are determined by Texas state laws, the Texas Education Agency and TEXAS Virtual Schools. Before enrolling, review the following eligibility requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in this program.
Enrollment Criteria
A student is eligible to enroll in Texas Virtual Schools if the student:
Is coming from another Texas Public School or Texas Online School
Is coming from Homeschool, Private School, or Out of State
Proof of Residency
You must reside within the state of Texas and provide one of the following documents as proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment.
Gas, electric, or water bill from the last 60 days that includes your name and service address
Mortgage statement from the last 60 days or annual lease agreement
Appraisal district tax form with current address
Previous Report Card or Transcript
We will request all official records from your child’s previous school on your behalf, but if we are unable to obtain any information, you may be asked to submit the most recent report cards and/or transcript in order to appropriately place the student in courses and/or grade levels.
Grade Limitations
TEXAS Virtual Schools serves students in grades K-12.
For SY 24-25, we are not accepting any new seniors and no students over the age of 18.
PROOF OF AGE
Please provide an official document showing proof of age. Acceptable documents are as follows:
Birth Certificate
Passport
Visa
Driver's License State ID
Please note: We are not accepting any new seniors or students over the age of 18.
Immunizations
All students must provide evidence of their immunizations on either a state of Texas official immunization form, an official school record, a healthcare provider or Health Department printout or an immunization booklet with all doses stamped or signed. These forms must be stamped or signed by a healthcare provider.
Texas allows for medical, personal or religious exemptions. Medical exemptions must be signed by a health care provider. Parents seeking exemption from immunizations for personal or religious reasons must request a vaccine exemption affidavit form in writing by mail, fax (512-458-7544) or via a secure online request form from the Department of State Health Services, Immunization Branch.
To review the required immunizations by Texas Health and Human Services, visit here.
Other Documentation
You may need to provide additional documentation if any of the following circumstances apply:
Custody order: If your legal guardianship is determined by court order, please submit a copy of the order.
Gifted evaluation: If you are requesting enrollment in a course that is ahead of or behind your student’s age-based grade level or you are requesting placement in a Gifted course, an Academic Services Counselor will contact you to request a report card, Prior Academic History Form, and/or state test scores.
IEP or 504 plan: If your student has an IEP or a 504 plan, please provide the most recent ARD or 504 plan for appropriate placement and transfer scheduling.
You will submit all documentation during the enrollment process.
education with destination
Enrollment → Orientation → Online Education → Graduation
From enrollment through graduation, Lone Star Virtual Academy is there for your child to create seamless transitions. Our academic programs are modeled as “education with destination,“ which means that our curriculum can be adjusted to meet the unique skills, values and interests of your child. For example, our unique three-week enrollment process was built to assure a smooth transition for your student and your family. Once your student gets started, our expert academic teams will use multiple data points and metrics to track your child’s progress. Working closely with you, the parent, your child will have an individualized support system that meets their individual needs and supports their future goals.
As graduation nears, your student’s learning team will foster his or her future plans through mock interviews, career and college planning, workshops, resume writing and review and more. The bottom line is, we want your child to find lifelong success after graduation!