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The flexibility it offers. Being able to learn from home and set a schedule that works best for our family. The structured curriculum. It was well-organized and easy to follow, which helped keep ever... See more
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We absolutely love VAVA. It has been such a blessing for our family. The program allows my son to learn at his own pace, which is so important given his disabilities. The teachers are incredibly kind,... See more
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The adjective that comes to mind with our K12 experience is RESPONSIVE. We feel we were given timely responses most of the time. This especially relates to the teachers who were prompt and available t... See more
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Through Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA), students have access to a tuition-free, full-time online public education tailored to their learning needs. With certified teachers, interactive coursework, and career readiness programs, VAVA provides a supportive and engaging learning experience for K-12th grade students across Virginia. As a K12-powered school, VAVA is backed by 25 years of expertise from K12, a Stride, Inc. portfolio brand, in delivering high-quality online education. Learn more at vava.k12.com.
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We absolutely love k12!!!!
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
We are so happy to hear how much you love our program! Your positive feedback truly makes our day.
VAVA Supporter for Three Years & Beyond
The flexibility of the schedule, variety of course offerings and lack of teenage bullies are key positive factors for our student to reenroll each year!
An area that has been consistently in need of improvement is communication from the teachers to the learning coaches. A weekly/monthly high level snapshot of what is up next or tips to help the learning coach reinforce the curriculum at home would be great!
Without the option to have traditional "classroom conferences" there's very little formal opportunities to speak with teachers about our daughters progress. Unfortunately, not all teachers reach out after the onset of the year. I've taken advantage of the options provided: (1) Requested "notifications," so when our student gets an email, I receive a cc on it; (2) Read the K-12 platform notifications and (3) Email teachers as needed for clarity on coursework, grades, expectations etc.
A formal report card with grades at the end of each quarter to print out for our records would be nice too!
April 4, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
We're happy your student benefits from our flexible schedule and course variety. We appreciate your feedback regarding teacher communication and will explore ways to improve updates to learning coaches. We acknowledge the need for more formal progress discussions and printable report cards. Thank you for your suggestions!
I love this online school it's the best…
I love this online school it's the best thing I could have done for my children
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
We're happy to hear that our online school has been such a positive experience for your children. Thank you for sharing!
This has been the best school my kids…
This has been the best school my kids have ever been in. They actually get the help they need
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your kids are getting the support they need. Helping every student succeed is what we strive for each day!
It the best virtual school❤️
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
We're happy you feel that way about our virtual school. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us.
The flexibility it offers
The flexibility it offers. Being able to learn from home and set a schedule that works best for our family.
The structured curriculum. It was well-organized and easy to follow, which helped keep everything on track. The combination of live classes and independent work created a good balance.
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
We're happy to hear that the flexibility and structured curriculum worked well for your family. We appreciate your positive feedback and are glad you enjoyed the balance of live classes and independent work.
A lot of technical problems.
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
We are sorry to hear this has been your experience. If you have not already, we encourage you to contact our Customer Care team at 866.512.2273 so they can help troubleshoot any technical concerns. You are also welcome to share additional feedback by emailing help@k12.com, and we would be happy to see how we can further support you!
Outstanding High School Option - Thank you K12 VAVA
The adjective that comes to mind with our K12 experience is RESPONSIVE. We feel we were given timely responses most of the time. This especially relates to the teachers who were prompt and available to help our daughter throughout her high school experience. Thank you!
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
We appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. We are happy to hear that you found our team responsive. We appreciate you highlighting the prompt and helpful support our teachers provided to your daughter. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your learning adventure.
Vava has been a very positive experience for my child.
My child is very comfortable with Vava. All of the teachers here are friendly and our experience has been nothing but positive.
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
We're happy your child feels comfortable with us. It is wonderful to know our friendly teachers made your experience positive. Thank you for sharing this feedback with us. Have a wonderful day.
Good experience for all students
For the most part when reaching out over any questions or concerns the teachers will reply back quick and in a timey manner.
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It's great to know our teachers are responsive to your questions and concerns.
Easy enrollment, caring and helpful staff
Easy enrollment process, caring and attentive staff. The teachers are highly engaged, and extra help is always available.
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
We're happy to hear that the enrollment process was easy and that you find our staff caring and attentive. It's great our teachers are engaged!
Very easy to understand and teachers…
Very easy to understand and teachers are very helpful.. love this program…
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
We're glad our program is easy to understand and that our teachers are helpful. Thank you for your positive feedback!
We are loving online school
We are loving online school. While my son is not excelling in math, it is not due for a lack of programs. Simply not sure what else I can do at this point.
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
We're glad you are enjoying online school! We recognize that math can be challenging, and we appreciate your feedback regarding our programs. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this feedback.
Excellent School
My daughter was struggling in public school because the teachers had no time to give her the help she needed. Her grades were suffering severely. Switching to VAVA w opened up a whole new way of learning that allowed her to not only participate more, but to get the extra help she needed, all with smiling faces from the teachers. I would highly recommend this school to anyone who feels their children need a fresh start with people who care.
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
We're happy to hear that the change to VAVA was so helpful for your daughter. It's wonderful she's participating more and getting the support she needs from our caring teachers. Thank you for recommending our school! We appreciate your feedback.
The platform is horrible
The platform is horrible. Not enough negative words to express how clunky, and outdated, NOT intuitive, confusing, and detrimental to learning. The teachers are great. They are not the problem. The support for the platform and the technology behind it is made for a computer geek. And no one seems to get or care how hard the software is to navigate. Buttons and tabs that don’t work, glitchy, etc. We are leaving the school because of this reason. A tragedy really. What a horrible decision administration made to adopt the platform.
April 5, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry to hear how frustrating the platform has felt for you, and we understand how challenging it can be when technology gets in the way of learning rather than supporting it. Please know that we are actively working toward updates and improvements aimed at creating a smoother, more intuitive student experience.
If you’re open to it, our team would really like to support you further. You can reach us anytime at help@k12.com, and we’ll do our best to assist with any issues or questions you may have.
Some of the teachers like in Spanish
Some of the teachers like in Spanish, And other teachers take long periods to respond back to a student's emails !
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
Hello. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that there have been some issues with communication. We would like to discuss this further with you. We are sending you an email and look forward to hearing from you.
Lacking Adequate Support For Students with Disabilities
Overall a good choice if your child doesn't need any additional support. K12 lacks specialized asynchronous lessons for students with disabilities. They can't accommodate students needing The Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP). I was told my child will not be able to continue with k12 because he can't take the SOL when he starts 3rd grade.
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
Hello. Thank you so much for reaching out and sharing your feedback. We would like to discuss your concerns further. We have sent you an email and look forward to hearing from you.
Great school
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are thrilled that your experience has been positive. Have a great day.
Teachers are great
Teachers are great, the system is easy to use, it is flexible and independable.
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
We're happy you find our teachers great and the system easy to use. We appreciate your positive feedback on flexibility!
Confusing dashboard unae to go back to…
Confusing dashboard unae to go back to missed work
April 6, 2026
Reply from K12 - Virginia Virtual Academy
Hello! Thank you so much for your feedback. We understand that the platform changes have been a lot to handle. We are continuing to work to updates that will provide a better student learning experience. If we can assist you further, please send us a message at help@k12.com.
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