MVS can accept students with certain special needs. Children will be assessed to determine whether MVS can meet their needs appropriately.

A family member completes the interest application. A response from MVS will be sent to the family within two business days through email.

• If a seat is available, the family will receive a form to sign up for an orientation session. The sessions are offered virtually and in person. The student and guardian are required to attend the session together. Attendance is taken at each session.
• At the end of the orientation, families receive information about how to complete enrollment forms, where to pick up supplies, and how to receive login instructions.
• After attending the orientation, a student is not officially enrolled in MVS until the guardian reports to MVS and completes all paperwork. Families have seven days after the orientation to complete the paperwork. After seven days, the application will be cancelled.
• After the enrollment forms are signed and submitted, the student will become active in the system after two business days.
• Due to the volume of questions, families should email MVS to receive answers in a timely manner. When emailing, be sure to include the student’s name, date of birth, and grade level. Please email mvsenrollment@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

Milwaukee Virtual School follows the Milwaukee Public Schools district-wide calendar. Find it at mpsmke.com/calendar.

Milwaukee Virtual School is completely online and is delivered through the Imagine Learning virtual platform.

• Students set their own schedule (asynchronous) in grades 6–12. Students work for a minimum of 60 minutes per day in each course. A student can work extra time on weekends if desired.
• Students in K4–grade 5 receive 60 minutes per day of active face-to-face instruction with a teacher (synchronous), along with computer-based instruction and a workbook.

• A family member is required to attend an orientation session to ensure understanding of the program.
• An adult in the home is expected to serve as a learning coach to support and assist children in K5 through 5th grade. Learning coaches have access to progress reports and all program communications.
• The learning coach must be comfortable operating a computer, checking email, and doing minor troubleshooting if the student needs help.

Every student must have a learning coach. The learning coach is an adult in the student’s home who monitors the student’s progress and contacts Milwaukee Virtual School when questions arise.

A concept coach offers tutoring help. They are available 16 hours per day on weekdays and in two 12-hour blocks on weekends for one-on-one support. Concept coaches are available on demand during established office hours. There is no limit to the number of hours a student may request support.

Imagine Learning instructors are licensed teachers who guide K4–grade 5 students through learning. They offer office hours to assist students with assignments.

• Students should have reliable internet access and a space for learning.
• Students should have a set routine to work on every course, five days per week, for 60 minutes (six hours total daily for 30 hours per week).
• The student’s learning coach — an adult in the home who commits to supporting the student—keeps track of learning, communicates with school staff, and encourages the student to be successful.
• The student and learning coach should speak freely with mentors about challenges and achievement.
• Students should access the on-demand tutors when needed.

• High school students can choose Advanced Placement (AP) courses while enrolled in the virtual program.
• High school juniors and seniors can take dual enrollment courses to earn college credit while in high school. Courses are offered in person at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) or Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC).
• High school juniors take the ACT exam required by some colleges and universities for admission.
• High school students have access to support in the College and Career Center of a nearby high school. This includes help with college applications, scholarships, and filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

MVS high school students must meet all graduation requirements for Milwaukee Public Schools. These can be found on the MPS Graduation Requirements webpage.