Welcome to Mukilteo Virtual Academy for high school students! Beginning fall 2021, students in grades 9-12 had the option of selecting Mukilteo Virtual Academy. 

If you are interested in attending Mukilteo Virtual Academy in 2022-23, please contact the school, located on the ACES High School campus:

Liz Reynolds, Administrative Assistant, 425-366-3910
Alysia Pavilonis, Assistant Principal, 425-366-3921

Are you a current MVA student? Visit the MVA webpages for information for current MVA students.

What does Mukilteo Virtual Academy schedule look like?

The program differs from what many students experienced during the 2020–21 school year. This model, established by OSPI, requires synchronous learning to be no less than 70 percent of the class period. Students attend their virtual classes during regularly scheduled class time (see next section) and most of that class is face-to-face (virtually) with their teacher and classmates. No more than 30 percent is asynchronous, or independent work. 

The class schedule follows what is called a 3+3 model: Students will take three classes per day (85 minutes each) and six classes per semester. This allows students to focus on fewer subjects per day and take those courses over the course of the school year for 1.0 credit. The Virtual Academy also offers semester-long classes for 0.5 credit.

The school hours are similar to a traditional school day, but the schedule allows some flexibility. High school students enrolled in the Virtual Academy are able, where possible, to take an additional in-person elective class at their home school outside of their virtual class schedule. Students may also participate in after-school activities and athletics at their home school.

Is the Virtual Academy right for my child? 

Students who are most successful in a virtual learning environment exhibit the following skills and abilities. Students do not need to meet all the outlined skills and abilities listed below to enroll in the Virtual Academy. However, consistent attendance is required per state guidance: 

• Willingness to actively engage in class with teacher and classmates
• Willingness to take on challenges and work through difficult problems
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to collaborate on a team
• Demonstrates responsibility for completing assigned work in a timely manner
• Demonstrates consistent attendance 
• Demonstrated success in the virtual learning environment during the 2020-21 school year
• Self-manages time, needs, learning, and communication
• Self-advocates when clarity or support is needed

Enrollment in Mukilteo Virtual Academy will model, reinforce, and refine each of these skills and abilities! We are excited that you want to be part of this learning model to support your growth as a student and career and college readiness.  

What if I find I want to return to in-person instruction? Do I lose my place at my home school?

Mukilteo Virtual Academy is a choice school. For staffing and funding purposes, enrolling in the Virtual Academy is a year-long commitment. A student does not lose their place at their home school if they choose to return after the academic year ends.