RVA is an abbreviation for Reading Virtual Academy.

RVA is open to any Reading School District student currently in grades 1-12. Students must meet eligibility requirements to enroll in RVA. Families should consider their specific circumstances to determine if the RVA option fits their needs. Each grade level is capped at a certain number of students per class; meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee any student a slot in RVA.

If you would like additional information about the learning options available at our Reading Virtual Academy, or if you would like to enroll your child in RVA, please contact the Principal/Assistant Principal/School Counselor at your child's home school.

Yes. Students who are being homeschooled do not receive instruction by the school district. Homeschool families follow the policies and procedures associated with homeschooling and provide instruction at home as required by relevant law, policy and procedure. Students in the Virtual Academy will receive instruction by School District educators, follow the District’s academic calendar and assigned schedule, and complete all expectations as set by the School District.

With RVA, there are many face-to-face supports available that are not available with other online programs.

RVA students can participate in all RSD activities and athletics -- including graduation, dances, sporting events, prom, class trips and any other district activities.

High School RVA students can also enroll in the Reading-Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center, and all students have access to the district's support services, such as counseling, special education and college planning.

Yes. Students will remain in the RVA for the semester in which they enrolled. Transition requests will be granted on a case-by-case basis upon review of the school-based team, and the Offices of Student Support Services and Special Education.

Yes. Students can take AP classes through RVA or attend RVA and CTC as a hybrid student.

Yes. Students may participate in extracurricular activities and athletics, including prom and graduation.

Students will have access to the RVA counselor, and they can access counseling services virtually at home or visit the ROCC Building (800 Penn St.).

No. Students will receive high-quality instructional programming. The district will monitor and assess student progress and performance to ensure quality.

Yes. When a student with an IEP applies to RVA, the RVA staff contacts the student’s case manager) and the case manager will determine if this is the proper placement for the student.

Students with IEPs will be able to access and benefit from instruction in the RVA. Students with IEPs will have opportunities to engage with their general education teachers, special education teachers, and related services providers, all as prescribed by their IEPs, and will have access to the virtual supports that align with their IEPs.

Yes, any student who has a WIDA score above 3.0 can attend RVA.

We do not reimburse families for internet access; however, the RVA Learning Lab at the ROCC Building (800 Penn St.) is open for students to work from 9 AM to 6 PM on Monday through Friday during regularly scheduled school days.

Students who enroll in RVA are provided with a district-issued Chromebook. 

Yes, the District Academic Calendar applies to the Virtual Academy. Regularly scheduled holidays, teacher professional development days, assessment days, and holiday breaks will apply. View the district calendar at www.readingsd.org/districtcalendar.

No. RVA is available only to students enrolled in Reading School District.