The Virtual Academy is for students K- 12th grade. Students of any age who qualify for homebound services as medically fragile are eligible as well. We strongly encourage all students currently attending school in-person with safety protocols to continue in-person as we know this is the BEST option for academic improvement and social and emotional support.

Students who did not perform well in virtual learning during the 2020-2021 school year, will not be allowed to participate in the ECISD Virtual Academy during the 20221-2022 school year.  Students who failed a STAAR or EOC exam are not eligible to attend the ECISD Virtual Academy. Students cannot have more than 10 or more unexcused absences.

Parents/guardians who are interested in the Virtual Academy option should complete the digital Virtual Academy Parent Survey, then if applicable the ECISD Virtual Academy Commitment Form. Families needing assistance can call 432-456-8492.

• Attend virtual instruction daily with no more than two unexcused absences for scheduled synchronous instruction
• Strive to maintain an ongoing grade average of 70% or higher
• Follow the ECISD Student Code of Conduct at all times
• Work independently
• Provide in-home support from an adult to maintain high levels of engagement and have an active Parent Portal account

• Instruction will be conducted through live streaming and independent work/online modules.
• A student will have a certified teacher, we are working with an outside provider and ECISD teachers will not participate in the ECISD Virtual Academy. 
• A student that chooses a virtual learning option will remain virtual the entire semester.
• The Virtual Academy will not have all of the extra curricular activities. Students are not enrolled in their home campus.

1. Parents understand that students must login to the virtual class each day. Students will be required to login with the teacher multiple times during the school day.
2. Middle School students under the age of 12 will be enrolled in a physical education course and a discovery of foreign language course as their only elective.
3. Parents must commit to creating and monitoring their Parent Portal account and attend parent/teacher virtual conferences, as requested by the teacher or school administration.

Students who attend a choice school will have to re-apply for a spot. Students may attend their home campus if they want to return to in- person instruction.

A student that chooses a virtual learning option will remain virtual the entire semester.

Virtual students will have all the expectations of an in-person learner including, diagnostic assessments, MAP, benchmark assessments, and EOC and STAAR exams. Some exams may require in-person participation.

Yes. Students who choose the virtual option will continue to receive special education and related services as determined appropriate by the student’s IEP team. Students with a 504 Plan will continue to receive appropriate accommodations per the student’s 504 plan.

Students in Virtual Learning are enrolled in their home campus. They may participate in extracurricular activities.