Grades 10-12

Registration for semester two is now open!

Grades 10-12 Programming

• Grades 10-12 programming is available for students 19 years of age, or younger, as of September 1 of the current school year. If you are 20 years of age, or older, as of September 1 of the current school year, please visit our Adult Upgrading page.
• For a full list of eligibility requirements, click here.

About VVS

VVS is proud to be the school of choice for Alberta families seeking a high-quality education that fits their lifestyle. We offer semester-based core and elective online courses, delivered asynchronously by dedicated teachers who provide clear academic timelines for each course. This approach is designed to empower students to take responsibility for their education.

Time Commitment

Grades 10-12 students typically spend about 30 hours per week on a full course load (15-20 credits), with each 5-credit course requiring about 8 hours per week. All assessments are submitted through Moodle, ensuring a streamlined process.

Mark Reporting

Our courses align with Alberta Programs of Study learning outcomes and we report results to parents, guardians, and Alberta Education. For more details, review our Senior High Mark Reporting and Course Withdrawal Policy.

Asynchronous Learning

As previously mentioned, our courses are delivered asynchronously. This means that students do not attend a class at a specific time, rather they complete their assignments according to the schedule outlined by their course teachers. This allows students to work at their own pace and around other commitments, while also having an outline to help them stay organized and motivated.

Comprehensive Course Offerings

By enrolling with VVS, students can be assured that all their high school courses will be recorded on their Alberta transcript and myPass account. For a complete list of our course offerings and required materials, please visit our Course Catalogue.

INTRODUCTION

Check out this short introductory video of our Principal, Steven Kaplan, describing the types of students we typically see enroll in our grade 10-12 programming.

AM I A PRIMARY OR A NON-PRIMARY STUDENT?

We offer Primary and Non-Primary registration in grade 10-12 courses.
What’s my student type?

Primary students are students who are registered with VVS for a majority of their programming in a school year. VVS cannot accept new primary students after the first semester registration deadline.

Non-Primary students are high school students who are currently registered with a school outside the Pembina Hills School Division, which Vista Virtual School (VVS) is affiliated with. These students can take up to 5 credits per semester with VVS. To be eligible, a Non-Primary student must have a primary school enrollment, meaning they must be enrolled in another Alberta high school by September 30 of the current school year. Note: Senior High Home Education students are eligible to take up to 5 credits per year. 

We accept Non-Primary high school registrations directly from students and parents, not from schools or school divisions.

• Want to take more than 10 credits with us? Reach out to your primary school about putting an Education Services Agreement (ESA) in place!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

NEW STUDENTS

You are brand new to Vista Virtual School. You do not currently have, or ever had, an enrollment at any school in the Pembina Hills School Division.

Before starting your application, please review our Registration Checklist. This will ensure that you have all the necessary information before registering. Note: you must be a resident of Alberta at the time of registration.

Check out our Diploma Requirements page to determine which courses you need to earn your diploma.

EXISTING STUDENTS

You are currently attending Vista Virtual School or any other school in the Pembina Hills School Division.

If you are already enrolled with Vista Virtual School and need to request courses for semester 2, please follow these instructions:

• Please log-in to your SchoolEngage account and fill out this form: Vista Virtual School RETURNING STUDENT SEMESTER 2 Registration Form (Grades 10-12).

FIRST SEMESTER IMPORTANT DATES

*Please note that these are tentative dates and are subject to change

• Runs from – August 28 to January 21
  
• UPDATED! Deadline to register – September 20 by 3:00 p.m. MST
• UPDATED! Deadline to request 3- and 5-credit courses – November 4 by 3:00 p.m. MST
• UPDATED! Deadline to withdraw from 1, 3- or 5-credit courses – November 15 by 3:00 p.m. MST
• UPDATED! Deadline to request 1-credit courses – November 29 by 3:00 p.m. MST
  

SECOND SEMESTER IMPORTANT DATES

*Please note that these are tentative dates and are subject to change

• Runs from – January 28 – June 26
  
• Registration opens – December 2 at 9:00 a.m. MST
• UPDATED! Deadline to request 3- and 5-credit courses – March 24 by 3:00 p.m. MST
• UPDATED! Deadline to withdraw from 1-, 3-, and 5-credit courses – March 24 by 3:00 p.m. MST
• UPDATED! Deadline to request 1-credit courses – April 7 by 3:00 p.m. MST

VVS cannot accept NEW primary students for Semester 2.

MATERIALS, FEES, AND REFUNDS

REGISTRATION FEES

There are no tuition or registration fees for primary and non-primary students.

TEXTBOOK AND MATERIAL FEES

Please review our Policies page as some of our policies have changed.

Required materials have a caution fee that is 100% refundable when materials are returned within 30 days of course completion/withdrawal and in reusable condition.*

Refer to our Course Catalogue (2024/2025 school year) for materials and pricing. Note: Full payment for materials is due within 48 hours of registration.

SHIPPING FEES

Please review our Policies page as some of our policies have changed.

Refer to our Shipping Policy for information regarding shipping costs for materials.

REFUNDS

Please review our Policies page as some of our policies have changed.

Information regarding refunds can be found in our Refund Policy.

ONLINE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION SUPPORT

Inclusive Education (IE) is programming that supports students, ensuring they receive equitable opportunities to learn. To learn more about Vista Virtual School’s IE services, visit our Online Inclusive Education Support page.

CONTACT US!

Have questions? Give us a call at 1-855-974-5333 x5317 or email vvsupport@pembinahills.ca.