Enrollment and Attendance FAQs

DVS serves North Carolina students in grades K–12. Any student in grades K–11 who resides in North Carolina is eligible for full-time enrollment. DVS accepts enrollments for new students in grades K–10. New students in grade 11 and 12 could be considered for enrollment if they have siblings currently enrolled in the school. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis.

No. Students enrolling in DVS are choosing this specific virtual learning option. Enrollment in the virtual school does not transfer to Dogwood Virtual School Prep’s traditional or blended academies. Students commit to staying in the virtual school for the entire school year.

No. Students in the virtual school are not eligible to participate in athletics, clubs, or school events offered by Dogwood Virtual School Prep’s traditional or blended academy.

Parents are able to enroll multiple children in the program.

Since DVS is a public school program, there is no tuition. DVS provides North Carolina-licensed teachers and all instructional materials for the program.* However, students and families are responsible for providing some consumable materials (such as printer ink and paper). In addition, families are required to provide their own computers and internet access to participate in the program. DVS will provide loaner computers as needed, and this determination will take place during the enrollment process.

Interested students need to submit an application, and there is additional documentation to upload as part of the enrollment process. Visit our How To Enroll page for more information.

As a public school, DVS follows applicable state laws and attendance requirements. DVS works with families toward a positive attendance record to meet the required 185 instructional days. A parent or Learning Coach logs attendance daily in the Online School.