Choosing a school is a big decision, and deciding between in-person and virtual can be tough. School choice can feel overwhelming, especially if you view it as a permanent solution. But virtual schooling can fit your family's educational journey, even if it’s just a stepping stone to what’s next.
Fox Valley Virtual School For Now, Not Forever?
We’ll be honest—we hope all our students stay throughout their educational journey! There’s nothing more exciting than what we call the “lightbulb moments”—those times when students just “get it” and are so excited to learn, practice, and perfect a new skill. Because we’re an online school, we have fewer distractions and interruptions in learning, so we get to see a LOT of lightbulb moments! Our hope is that once you enroll in Fox Valley Virtual School, you’ll find your home and choose to stay with us. But, if you need a shorter-term solution we’re here to help students, whatever that may look like.
Why Families Choose Virtual School Temporarily
1. Life Transitions
Major changes like moving to a new area, a parent’s job relocation, or family travel can disrupt traditional schooling. Virtual school offers continuity during these transitions, ensuring kids stay on track academically no matter where they are.
Divorce can cause complicated interruptions in a student’s regular school routine, but virtual schooling solves many of the challenges of changing commutes and drop-offs/pick-ups. With Fox Valley Virtual School, students take school with them, wherever they go.
2. Personalized Support
Sometimes, students aren’t thriving in their current environment. Maybe they need additional learning support, to accelerate their learning, or to recover credits. Virtual school can provide the focused attention needed to meet students where they’re at and help them find success in school.
3. Flexible Scheduling
For families juggling unique schedules—whether due to athletics, performing arts, or medical needs—virtual school allows students to learn on a more flexible timetable that works for them. We believe in a modern approach that works best for modern families.
4. A Chance to Reset
Sometimes, students need a break from the pressures or challenges of in-person schooling. Virtual learning offers a supportive environment where they can regroup and rediscover their love for learning. Students who experience bullying or school anxiety often need a chance to relax, reset, and find their path.
Students with special needs can thrive in virtual schools, where personalized approaches and flexible environments support their learning. For students with unique needs such as dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, and other learning differences, virtual education offers tailored resources and accommodations that help them succeed. The ability to work at their own pace, minimize distractions, and access specialized tools makes virtual learning a powerful option for many families seeking a supportive and effective learning experience.
And while we’d love to have your family stay with us forever, we understand that virtual school may be part of a larger journey. If your ultimate goal is to transition back into face-to-face schooling, we’re here to support that process. Virtual school can be a valuable stepping stone, providing the tools, confidence, and skills students need to thrive in any learning environment they choose next.
How Virtual School Prepares Students for Their Next Steps
Virtual school builds skills that will benefit students wherever they go next—a different school, college or certification programs, internships, or employment opportunities.
- Independent Learning: Students learn to manage their time, meet deadlines, and work independently.
- Tech Skills: Virtual schooling teaches students to use technology confidently, a skill they’ll carry into future schooling, higher education, and the workplace.
- A Great Education: At Fox Valley Virtual School, we teach reading, writing, and arithmetic—but we don’t stop there. Our innovative curriculum goes beyond the basics to include critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy skills that prepare students for a fast-changing world. Through dynamic lessons, collaborative projects, and personalized support, we empower students to take ownership of their education, fostering independence and a lifelong love of learning. By combining academic excellence with flexibility and creativity, we ensure every student has the tools they need to set big goals, and achieve them.
Reintegrating Back into Traditional School
If you plan to return to a traditional school setting, virtual school can help your child transition smoothly. Programs like Fox Valley Virtual School align with state standards, ensuring students are prepared to re-enter their grade level. Teachers and counselors can also provide guidance to make the process as seamless as possible.
