Virtual Learning

Any student earning high school credits who meet eligibility criteria by Lewisville ISD and the state of Texas.

Students applying for virtual learning in LISD must complete a New Student Enrollment application when New Student Open Enrollment begins on Jan. 5, and must meet eligibility requirements established by the State of Texas and LISD. State eligibility requirements are expected to be released in the spring of 2026.

Residency
Students must be a Texas resident to apply, and must provide proof of residency such as a utility bill (gas, electric, or water) dated within the last 60 days, a mortgage statement from the last 60 days, or a current lease agreement. 

Additional State Residency Criteria (full-time virtual option only)
A student may enroll if one of the following applies:

• Enrolled in a Texas public school for at least 6 weeks in the current or previous year
• Was not required to attend a Texas public school in the previous year due to living out of state
• Was placed in substitute care in Texas
• Is a dependent of a U.S. military member deployed outside of Texas

Note: Students who do not meet these requirements may still qualify to enroll as full-time, tuition-based students if additional criteria are met.
 

One of the more challenging aspects of homeschooling a child is ensuring access to a quality curriculum and knowledgeable experts, especially in the upper grade levels. Starting with our full-time online 9th grade 2026 cohort, LISD Everywhere will grant the flexibility and transparency of the homeschool setting along with the quality teaching and curriculum guarantee of Lewisville ISD.

Hybrid students can take one to three virtual courses per semester while enjoying the opportunity to participate in person on an LISD high school campus in our state and national award winning extracurricular activities including fine arts, athletics, and Career and Technology courses.

Beginning the 2027-28 school year, all students taking virtual courses through LISD must be enrolled in LISD and assigned a home campus.

Yes, enrollment is continuous in the current school year and students may begin taking virtual courses after the start of the school year if space allows. Course start/end dates are aligned to the district and UIL calendars.

All courses taken in a typical course load (8 credits per year, 4 per semester) are free. Accelerated courses and summer learning may include a fee.

For 2026-27, the Virtual Learning Academy will still be operating under its current model, allowing students the chance to take a single course online or through TXVSN. To make schedule adjustments, please speak to your child’s counselor.

We offer a robust catalog of courses including all four core courses, ten AP courses, three world languages, art, and the CTE Business Management pathway. For a complete list of courses available in 2026-27, please click here.

Yes. Diplomas will be issued from a student’s designated home campus.

Students will be required to meet the same graduation requirements as they would on campus.

Absolutely! We currently offer ten AP courses with plans to add more over time.

Students zoned for LISD will be assigned to their zoned home campus. Out-of-district students will rank their home campus preferences during the application process.

All virtual learning teachers are certified Texas educators who have completed additional professional development in online instruction. Our courses are TEKS-aligned and designed to meet rigorous online instructional standards.

A successful student will:

• Maintain a regular schedule with dedicated daily study time.
• Proactively communicate with teachers when questions or technical problems arise.
• Students must progress in each online course daily for attendance credit.

However, students may choose their work hours around other commitments like a job, sports, and family commitments.

Teachers are available for phone calls, video calls, chat and email. Teachers typically host a live session to introduce themselves to students at the beginning of each term. There may be additional online discussion sessions, office hours, or Webex meetings included in the course.

All classes include a pacing guide - there are no surprises as to what course expectations are and what it means to be on track. Motivation is highly individual, but it helps to have clear goals for the course and how it will help a student achieve their long term goals/dreams. In many courses, students have numerous opportunities to choose between assignment types and assignment topics within the course framework, which provides student agency in the learning process.

Students who are able to hold themselves accountable, schedule time to work on assignments daily, articulate their needs/ask for help, and work well independently are typically able to do well in a virtual setting. Those who procrastinate and struggle to manage their time wisely have the most difficulty.

All courses are asynchronous, meaning there is typically no set time/place students are expected to be online. Classes are typically a combination of subject-specific content, instructor videos, and scaffolded assignments leading up to projects and tests to demonstrate mastery. Students must complete assignments daily in each online class for attendance credit.

Students must meet the requirements of the program to participate and be able to engage in the material independently. Accommodations and modifications are unique to each student; students’ needs and required services must align with the online setting to participate in LISD Everywhere.

For example, if I play football and all of my classes are virtual, can I elect to take one of those in person too? 

A hybrid student is defined as a student who takes a minimum of one course in person. For example, a student could choose to participate in a sports practice period on campus as well as take a math course in person, then leave campus for their two remaining online class periods.

For example, If they are travelling, hence the need for this flexibility, and can keep up with their virtual coursework while away,  but will miss the in-person class for the duration of travel?

Absences accrue normally for in-person courses.

Yes! A student could attend the career center in person and their additional courses online.

Hybrid students will still be able to use a school issued iPad from their home campus. Students in LISD Everywhere will be eligible for an LISD issued device if they are able to pick it up. Devices will not be shipped to students outside of Lewisville ISD’s geographic boundaries.

Students must have reliable internet available to participate in the program.

All courses are asynchronous, so there are never “overcrowded classrooms” in a virtual setting. Virtual teachers typically carry a similar total number of students to those in-person teachers; teacher courseloads typically range from 100-150 students per grading period depending on the subjects taught.

There are some mandatory in person events depending on the course. A student would be required to appear for AP testing, state required STAAR End-of-Course exams, midterm/final exams, and industry-based certification exams for CTE pathways. Failure to meet in-person testing requirements may result in removal from the LISD Everywhere program.