ZVLP is an alternative to traditional public school, where students access standards-based courses facilitated by highly qualified/certified instructors through an online format. Courses can be completed through a varied pace curriculum that is solely aligned to the ability of an individual student. The courses can be completed anytime/anywhere and are progress monitored through a series of benchmark tests as well as a culminating exam that proves mastery of the content. All courses enable the student to be in direct contact with their facilitator through email, phone, and/or face-to-face interaction.
Upon completion, a student can earn a Zachary High School diploma.
Beginning next school year (2026-2027), the Zachary Virtual Learning Program is expanding to offer students in grades 7th–12th the option to participate in select electives and/or extracurricular activities on campus at Zachary High School or Northwestern Middle School while remaining enrolled in the virtual program.
This hybrid option is designed to provide students with greater flexibility while maintaining access to valuable on-campus experiences. Please note that participation in this opportunity is subject to strict enrollment criteria, as well as clearly defined guidelines and expectations. Students must meet and continue to uphold these requirements in order to enroll and remain in the program.
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Enrollment Criteria
- 2.0 GPA- current and past
- Non-truant
- No chronic discipline issues
- LEAP score review
- Online application
Application Deadline
- On campus electives – June 1, 2026
- All others – August 1, 2026
- 2nd semester – January 1, 2027
- New to ZCSD – must enroll within one week of start date
- Orientation dates- TBA
Attendance Requirements
ZVLP will follow all policies as set forth by Bulletin 741(§2395) regarding attendance. Students are expected to be active participants on a weekly basis.
Must stay on target weekly
In-person testing (state, unit test, and exams)
Off-track students will meet to discuss a plan
Students who do not adhere to the plan will be required to return to in-person learning at the end of the semester
Additional Information
- Students cannot go virtual mid-semester
- Students cannot transition back and forth between (Cannot go virtual, in-person, and back to virtual)
Extracurricular Activities & Athletics Teams
ZVLP students will have the opportunity to participate in any activity offered at the school site. All rules and regulations governing extracurricular activities must be met in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures (unless district policy forbids participation).
Guidelines
& Expectations
ZVLP is a learning environment tailored to fit the needs of an individual student. The lessons may include lectures, online content, homework practice, lab activities, and online quizzes and tests. The advantage is that students work at their own pace using the internet and various online learning activities. Since this is a program run by the Zachary Community School District, there are certain guidelines and expectations required of the participants.
Progress Monitoring
Progress reports and status reports will be available to parents through an online website. Students will receive a progress report that illustrates their progress toward course completion. If needed or requested, parents and/or guardians will be sent weekly emails of their student ’s progress as well as parental access at any time to their child’s course progress. Additional tracking of progress will be conducted by the assigned ZVLP facilitator.
Enrollment Option
Virtual
Students may have the opportunity to complete most Carnegie unit courses online through online courses and virtual learning platforms that meet required academic standards.
Students are required to carry a full course load as outlined within their graduation pathway. All course and attendance requirements will be met as outlined within Bulletin 741. Exceptions must be approved by the Superintendent with recommendation from the school’s principal.
Target Audience
While all students will be considered on a case-by-case need, the students selected for the program will need to possess the following:
- 7th– 12th grade ZCSD students
- Independent learner
- Self-motivated
- Strong time-management skills
- Prefers flexibility, anytime/anywhere learning
- Self-paced learning
- Computer literate
- Reliable Wi-Fi
- Students may participate in sports/clubs/extracurriculars
If course progress is not completed in a timely manner or guidelines and/or policies set forth by the Zachary Community School District are violated, students may be removed from the program at the discretion of the school district.
Curriculum
- Standards-based Imagine Learning Online Platform
- Select DE and AP courses offered
- Individualized plan provided by your ZCSD counselor
- On-demand feedback/online tutorials
- Classes accommodated as needed
- Grades issued by the ZCSD
- Includes ACT, Hi-Set, and LEAP prep
Enrollment Option
Hybrid
- Must always remain on track to participate in hybrid
- Must wear the ZCSD uniform
- Must have a current ZHS/NMS ID
- Must provide your own transportation
- Must purchase a ZHS parking tag
- May attend a maximum of two electives on campus
- Must attend during the designated class period
- Cannot remain on campus after your class
- All district and school policies apply
- 2nd referral = return to in-person learning
- Follow the check-in/check-out process for hybrid