Online Courses
Virtual Learning Academy Charter School
New Hampshire is fortunate to have an online school – The Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) – which is available free of charge to all New Hampshire residents. You will learn a great deal by exploring the site, but these Frequently Asked Questions may be particularly helpful.
VLACS has a wide variety of courses that students can take for a number of reasons: to accelerate their program, meet prerequisite requirements, recover credit, or explore a new area not offered at Lebanon High School. All AP Courses will be awarded .5 or 1 credit at LHS.
If you want to take a course online through VLACS:
- Complete an ELO application, have your parent/legal guardian sign it, and return it to Mrs. McDonald in room 211.
- The VLACS registration process can take up to two weeks, so advanced planning is advised. Please see these instructions.
Students enrolled in LHS approved courses might also want to consider Dual Enrollment Options.
When thinking about whether an online course is a good choice for you, the following questions might be useful.
Like all Extended Learning Opportunities, online courses can be appropriate for all types of learners.
They can provide an alternative for students who don't function well in a traditional high school classroom environment. They aren't the solution for all students with learning problems, but for some, this is an excellent alternative.
Online courses give all students the opportunity to apply the strengths of their learning style, and work when, where, and how it best suits them. For some students, eliminating the pressure of time will make all the difference.
Last, online courses can expand the curriculum for those students who seek a challenge and want to accelerate their learning pace. Students can even earn college credit while still in high school.