General FAQs

HVAM offers both full-time enrollment for grades K Prep–12 and a part-time Early Learners program.

The core courses are English/language arts, math, science, and history. Other courses in the appropriate grade levels include art, health/PE, music, and world languages. High school students also have access to honors courses and electives.

Yes, we provide textbooks and instructional materials. These books and materials are dependent on the student’s grade level and the courses they’re enrolled in. High school students receive fewer books and materials than elementary and middle school students.

The elementary program is self-paced and flexible within the parameters specified by state law. Middle school and high school students complete lessons in synchronous and asynchronous sessions and are expected to complete quizzes, tests, and other assignments in a timely manner.

Early Learners, K Prep, and K students are expected to spend less time on screens with more emphasis on hands-on learning and offline play-based activities. Students in grades K–2 spend about 30–40% of their time on the computer, while students in grades 3–5 spend about 50–60% online. Screen time increases in middle school, and by high school, most of the school day is online.

Time online could be spent working on asynchronous lessons, working in live online sessions with teachers, and collaborating with peers on engaging assignments and projects. Students also do hands-on science experiments, read novels, and complete math problems that are done without the computer.

We believe in a balanced approach toward education. Computers help us provide you with effective assessment, planning, and time-management tools. Computers also act as powerful teaching tools that motivate, stimulate, and inform children about the world around them. They do not, however, replace a solid education. Instead, they help facilitate one. That’s why we use a unique multimedia approach that includes traditional books, workbooks, and instructional materials.

Depending on a child’s Individualized Education Program, we can tailor learning to meet your student’s needs. To discuss your child’s needs with us, please contact our office at 855.337.8243, and we’ll put you in touch with our special education team.

The beauty of our elementary program is that it is flexible enough to meet students where they are in any given subject and take them where they want to go. Our teachers will work directly with parents and students to ensure proper placement into the curriculum. Qualified middle school students can take select courses for high school credit. Eligible high school students can take honors courses and participate in our Early Middle College program.

Students spend time with classmates online and through school outings, field trips, and other activities. In addition to school-based clubs, K12 online national clubs help connect students with peers who share similar interests and passions.

There are no home visits as part of the program and no other intrusions into your home.

Visit How to Enroll for information on enrolling your student in HVAM.

We are proud to be recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). View our list of approved core courses by visiting the NCAA’s high school selection site and inputting high school code 230843. To learn more about our NCAA-approved courses, click here.

Flex is a program designed to help optimize a student’s learning schedule through flexible options. Check out how HVAM’s Flex program works and learn more about program eligibility.