Virtual Learning Options
Grades 5-8 Low Country Virtual
Low Country Virtual is a tuition-free, full-time, online public school program based upon the National Standards for Quality (NSQ). Beaufort County School District has partnered with several other districts across the state as part of the Lowcountry Education Consortium whose purpose is to provide full-time, standards-based virtual education to students.
Low Country Virtual offers a strong South Carolina standards-aligned curriculum and a flexible, online learning environment. Students will be able to take core courses in English language arts, math, science, and social studies as well as electives via a high-quality curriculum taught by certified teachers. Students remain enrolled in their zoned school in Beaufort County School District and are eligible for participation in extracurricular events and activities.
Students will be required to log in daily for synchronous (real-time, live) instruction. Sample schedules by grade level are available. Students will be provided a device by the school district, but will need a stable internet connection.
Parents considering Low Country Virtual should read over the Guidelines for Success and then contact the school counselor at the student’s school to discuss if the student would be a good candidate for virtual learning. The Frequently Asked Questions section also provides information for parents considering Low Country Virtual.
For more information visit: https://lowcountryvirtual.org/
Athletics, Arts, and Extra-Curriculars
Students who qualify for a Virtual Learning Option remain enrolled at their zoned BCSD school. Enrollment in a BCSD school allows students to participate in athletics, the arts, and other extra-curricular clubs while taking courses virtually. Virtual Learning provides a flexible schedule helping make demanding travel, practice, and rehearsal schedules more manageable while maintaining academic success.
Student Spotlight
Andrew Larson, 8th Grade
Low Country Virtual student, enrolled at H.E. McCracken Middle School
Pictured left to right at State Championship: Coach Jarrett, Andrew Lawson, Coach Gearhart
“The virtual learning model has been such a unique way to help Andrew learn to balance school, sports, and serving at our church and the community. He is doing well in his classes and just competed at the state level in wrestling and came in 2nd place! We have been grateful to have this option for Andrew and highly recommend it for those families who desire flexibility without compromising on rigor!“
- Erica Lawson, LCV Parent
Grades 9-12 High School Virtual Learning Program
In conjunction with VirtualSC and district partnerships, BCSD is able to to offer a full-time virtual high school option. Students take core courses in English, math, science, and social studies as well as electives using approved South Carolina curriculum aligned with state standards. All virtual high school courses are taught by highly qualified and certified South Carolina teachers.
Students remain enrolled in their zoned school in Beaufort County School District and are eligible for participation in extracurricular events and activities. Students will be provided a device by the school district, but will need a stable internet connection.
Students need to be self-motivated and complete much of their coursework in an asynchronous (independent of teacher) format. Students will also participate in synchronous (real-time, live) learning for each course. Virtual teachers will provide schedules for weekly office hours and live sessions of instruction. Parents should read over these Guidelines for Success and contact the school counselor at the student’s zoned school to discuss if the student would be a good candidate for virtual learning, and request the application.