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Amarillo Academy of Virtual Learning: A Bold Frontier for Texas Students.

Is It Right For You?

  • Empowering Students

    Go from passive participant to active architect. Don't follow the bell. Follow the work flow. School with self-selected depth, not one size fits all.

  • Personalized Education

    Targeted interventions. Certified teachers. And a Success Center, a physical space for students to access in-person help.

  • Connecting Texans in Education

    You don't have to be an Amarillo ISD student. You don't have to live in Amarillo. You can transfer into AVL from anywhere in Texas.

Circular logo featuring a cloud with circuitry and a laptop around the words Amarillo Academy Virtual Learning: AVL

 

Flexible Education For Texas Families

Amarillo Academy of Virtual Learning (AVL) offers a dynamic online learning experience for Texas students in grades 6–12. Designed with families in mind, this program provides flexible learning options that adapt to your student’s unique needs and schedule.

Whether your child thrives in a fully virtual environment or prefers a hybrid approach with access to on-site support, AVL has a pathway to fit their learning style. With two customizable learning tracks and dedicated AISD educators, students receive the high-quality education they deserve—from anywhere in Texas. That’s right, even if you do not reside within the AISD attendance zone, you can enroll your student in AVL if you reside in Texas.

Empowering Students

Chart Your Course: Fully Virtual or Hybrid

A young man sits at the controls of a futuristic cockpit, looking ahead.Fully Virtual

The full-time virtual program will allow students to take all of their courses online. (See “Course Offerings” for online courses that are offered.) Students will be required to report to an Amarillo ISD campus for mandatory face-to-face tutorials and assessments. Transportation will not be provided.

 

Hybrid

The hybrid program will allow students to take classes both online and on campus. A class on campus may include any extracurricular, and/or core class offered on the campus. The student must be scheduled for the class, as there is no "drop-in" option. AVL classes for students must be completed off-campus due to limited space and capacity on campus. Transportation will not be provided.

 

Take a look at how AVL works.

Personalized Education

Students Are Taught and Assisted by Certified Teachers

Teacher appears on a laptop screen.We think technology is great! We use a variety of tools that kids and adults use in daily life, but at the heart of education we see that the two most important components are a student and a teacher.

AVL involves certified teachers who guide and assist students through all stages of an education.

An app cannot replace a human. A.I. chatbots cannot replace a human.

And other academies that employ “coaches” can often see frustrations mount for families as answers to students’ questions might not be answered by a coach and therefore “bumped up” to an actual instructor who we think should be the primary instructor in the first place.

We aren’t isolating students into a techno chamber of endless apps and chatbots, and your student’s education is worthy of receiving instruction and assistance from an actual human certified to do the work.

 

Meet Mrs. Gonzales, one of our Spanish teachers in the Academy.

Connecting Texans in Education

Virtual Education You Can Trust

A young person sits at a desk, writing in a notebook with a laptop open.Students in our academy are provided a rigorous curriculum and the opportunity to advance at the pace of each student’s capabilities and readiness to advance.

Rigor, in short, is fostering a learning environment that demands high-level, complex thinking rather than just increased, harder, or faster work.

It involves challenging students through critical analysis, synthesis, and application of knowledge, ensuring they can tackle complex problems and think deeply about the subject matter. Our curriculum is backed by Texas Education Agency (TEA) so that parents and students can have confidence in their diploma on graduation day.

We are living out our District’s mission, which is to graduate every student prepared for life and success beyond high school.

 

See how we do it.

  • Question 1: Is Amarillo Virtual Campus a "homeschool" program?

    No. AVC is a public school program within Amarillo ISD. Unlike homeschooling, we provide Texas-certified teachers, district-approved curriculum, and a state-recognized high school diploma. Students must still meet state testing (STAAR/EOC) and attendance requirements.

     

    Question 2: My child is currently homeschooled. How is this program different?

    Unlike traditional homeschool, the Amarillo Virtual Campus (AVC) is a public school program that provides AISD-aligned and state-approved curriculum, Texas-certified teachers, and a standard high school diploma. Students are also required to take state-mandated testing (STAAR/EOC) and meet compulsory attendance requirements.

     

    Question 3: Is there a tuition fee to attend AVC?

    No. As part of Amarillo ISD, AVC is a tuition-free public school option for eligible students residing in Texas or within the Amarillo ISD attendance zone.

     

    Question 4: Is there a tuition fee or any cost to participate?

    No. As part of Amarillo ISD, the AVC is a tuition-free public school option for eligible students residing in Texas or within the Amarillo ISD attendance zone.

     

    Question 5: What grades are offered?

    The Amarillo Virtual Campus is for secondary students, who include Grades 6 through 12.

     

    Question 6: Who is eligible for admission?

    Students must physically reside within the state of Texas and either within Amarillo ISD attendance boundaries or apply through an approved out-of-district transfer. All students must also have up-to-date immunization records.

     

    Question 7: What are the admission/acceptance requirements?

    Admission is based on a comprehensive review of prior academic success (passing all core courses), participation in or taking a placement test for state assessments, and being in good standing regarding attendance (90% record) and discipline. All new students are subject to a 6-week "Engagement" Trial period.

     

    Question 8: Can students join mid-year?

    Admission will only be considered at the beginning of each semester.

     

    Question 9: If virtual is not working for my student, can we switch mid-year?

    Voluntary withdrawal is allowed at the end of a grading period, at which point the student would return to their zoned brick-and-mortar campus.

     

    Question 10: How does it work if I am a transfer student and don’t have an AISD home campus?

    Students who do not live within the AISD attendance zone must complete and submit an official AISD Transfer Form to be considered for admission. Students from out-of-state, private school, or homeschool backgrounds are now eligible to apply directly after completing an interest form.

     

    Question 11: How many virtual courses can my child take?

    Students will work with campus administrators/counselors to complete a schedule. Typically, a student will take at least 5 courses. High School students, depending on their endorsement, will take an average of 6 to 7 courses per year.

     

    Question 12: Can my student do a combination of virtual and in-person classes?

    Yes, the program supports a "Hybrid" schedule. Students can take virtual core classes and participate in in-person activities, clubs, athletics, and fine arts at their zoned home campus or at AmTech.

     

    Question 13: Are they considered full-time students?

    Yes, students enrolled in the Amarillo Virtual Campus are considered full-time public school students within Amarillo ISD.

     

    Question 14: Will our virtual calendar align with AISD’s calendar?

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    Question 15: How do virtual students take state assessments?

    Virtual students must report to their designated location to complete the state assessments, EOC, SAT, ACT, TSI, etc.

     

    Question 16: When is registration?

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    Question 17: What will registration look like?

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    Question 18: What if we move during the school year?

    If you move, you must contact the AVC Administration via the Main Office Phone or Principal's Email to update your residency information and review your enrollment status. Students must reside in Texas.