FAQs: High School Program
Bridges Virtual Academy’s high school program spans 9th-12th grade and has consistently been recognized as one of the best online high schools in Wisconsin!! Students can tailor their learning experience by selecting instruction from different educational pathways. Live and asynchronous classes are taught by BVA's experienced, top-rated teachers and are designed to support students where they are at and challenge them to go deeper in their learning.
Our overall goal for students in our high school program is to help them successfully grow as independent learners as they strengthen their core skills for future learning and career opportunities.
I've been enrolled in Bridges Virtual Academy (BVA) for each year of high school, and a few years in elementary and middle school. The most unique aspect about BVA is that it is a state virtual school. We have students all over the state. There are different options of classes that often allow the student to make choices in what they'd like. We offer FLEX classes, which can be more student and parent guided. We also have seminar classes, which involves meeting through Zoom two or three times a week. The flexibility is a huge plus. One of the downsides that comes with that is the lack of social environment. However, BVA works to overcome that with optional activities. We also started a chapter of the NHS in 2021, as well as a student council. We also have had a newspaper since 2019, and I've been able to work on it in various positions for three years of high school. BVA is an amazing school, and the staff truly cares about our success.
- BVA Senior
High School Students:
Check out what BVA has to offer!
Benefits of the high school program include...
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Advisory Teacher assigned to your family to guide students throughout their high school years--high school aged siblings work with the same advisor
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Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) developed for every student
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Many classes available in a variety of formats, both live and asynchronous, such as Virtual Seminars, Flex, Project-Based Learning (PBL), and other instructional options
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Dual enrollment classes available at local high schools and colleges
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NCAA approved courses available
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Live classes scheduled Monday through Thursday
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Enrichment, homework help time, and community building activities on Fridays
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Print materials and supplies (textbooks, lab kits, etc.) sent directly to the home
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Opportunities for student leadership via National Honor Society, Student Council, and the student newspaper
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Fantastic art program
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Various opportunities for students to excel via in-house creative publications, competitions, challenge groups, and more
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Community building through virtual student activities and other teacher-led events
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Family-friendly events organized throughout the state
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Extracurricular learning opportunities funded through the academic enrichment process
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Laptop for each student
Review the linked documents and the blue box of Frequently Asked Questions below to understand how our program looks in action.
High School Course Guide: Click HERE
*denotes NCAA approves courses
High School Seminar Schedule: Click HERE
BVA High School Profile Page:
Download HERE
Bridges is an amazing virtual school. Unlike many other options, the schoolwork is centered around Google Classroom and Zoom, making things simple compared to programs that use many different websites. The teachers are incredible and really care about the student growth and experience. Even the hardest classes were made not only doable but interesting by the teacher. Overall, it’s FAR better than any of the other public, private, or online schools I’ve attended. - BVA Alumni
