Brightspire Virtual School + Raven Homeschool

Raven Homeschool families can now apply their funding allotment to tuition at Brightspire Virtual School and qualify for a discounted rate.

Why families love Brightspire:

Personalized learning paths

We partner closely with your child’s teachers to create personalized learning paths, ensuring they achieve their academic and post-secondary goals.

Proactive success monitoring

Our proactive success monitoring keeps teachers and parents up to date on their child’s progress, ensuring they stay on track to succeed.

Asynchronous environment with support

Each student benefits from access to certified teachers and on-demand tutors, ensuring a supportive and enriching learning environment.

  • Our Mission

    To cultivate learners who find their own path tocollege and career by offering a student-centered environment that celebrates their individuality and encourages confidence and independence.

  • Our Vision

    Empower the Inspired Learner within all students.

  • Fostering Inspired Learners

    We help students understand the power of having a growth mindset, set goals and takeownership of their learning journey.

About Brightspire

Brightspire Virtual School offers students in grades 6-12 an innovative approach to learning and multiple pathways to success in college and career. At Brightspire we provide a tailored, flexible, and engaging virtual learning experience that meets the unique needs of each student. We educate our students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a bright future in a rapidly changing world. We not only prepare our students for academic success, but also equip them with the skills and confidence to navigate life beyond the school.

Student Experience

The Curriculum

Our curriculum, deeply rooted in the Inspired Learner framework, offers a blend of traditional knowledge and essential life skills, fostering a learning experience that engages, challenges, and empowers students. Our curriculum supports the developmental stages of students, their academic and cognitive needs, and their burgeoning interests.

Teachers

All courses are supported by certified teachers who provide guidance and assistance to students at every step. Whether it’s answering questions, offering feedback, or helping with challenges, they are dedicated to ensuring each student’s success throughout their learning journey.

Tutors

On-Demand Tutoring is available for core courses in language arts, math, science, social studies, Spanish, and French. Access help instantly via the live chat button in your course. Tutors can share messages, audio, and a virtual whiteboard!

Courses

Each course aligns with state standards and covers essential skills for academic success. Students can choose from hundreds of courses, including core subjects, STEAM electives, CTE, world languages, honors, and Advanced Placement®. Semester courses last 18 weeks and provide 0.5 credit. Students work independently and connect weekly with certified teachers for pacing, assignments, and support. On-demand tutors are available for instant help. Brightspire offers a wide range of courses, including initial credit, recovery credit, and CTE, as well as honors and AP options.

Credit Recovery

Credit recovery courses are tailored to allow students to test out of the material they have already learned, providing more time to focus on the material they haven't mastered yet. This allows for a more efficient and personalized learning experience. Credit recovery is available in several courses, including many core subjects and electives, across both middle school and high school courses. Students can take credit recovery
courses while also taking other core courses and electives to help them stay on pace.

Career Concentrations

  • Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Business Management
  • Communications Computer Studies
  • Education and Training
  • Fine Arts
  • Foreign Languages
  • Health Sciences
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Human Services
  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Sciences
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

Honors & AP Courses

  • Calculus
  • Environmental Science
  • Psychology
  • U.S. History
  • World History: Modern
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Human Geography
  • Statistics
  • U.S. Government & Politics