The Diocese of Raleigh Virtual School, which launched in fall 2021, continues to serve families seeking a faith-based online education option for students in grades K-12 across North Carolina.
The virtual school, operated in partnership with Catholic Virtual, offers what diocese officials describe as a "100% Catholic virtual school experience" that provides both full-scale curriculum options and standalone courses to supplement students' educational programs.
The virtual school emerged from lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Diocese of Raleigh officials observed that some students flourished in remote learning environments. The school serves various student populations, including homeschooling families who seek support for advanced mathematics and science courses at the high school level. Parents can choose between enrolling their children full-time in the virtual program or selecting individual courses to augment their current educational approach.
The Diocese of Raleigh's virtual school operates through a strategic partnership with Catholic Virtual, an established provider of online Catholic education. This collaboration allows the diocese to offer high-quality, faith-integrated curriculum.
The Diocese of Raleigh Virtual School represents part of a broader trend among Catholic dioceses nationwide, as educational leaders seek innovative ways to maintain and expand Catholic education amid changing demographics and family preferences. The school provides families with an alternative that maintains the religious formation central to Catholic education while offering the flexibility of online learning.
The Office of Education views the virtual school as part of its mission to "support families as they make educational decisions for the formation of their children." This approach recognizes that different students may thrive in different learning environments while maintaining the diocese's commitment to faith-based education.
For more information about the Diocese of Raleigh Virtual School, families can visit the diocese's Virtual School website or contact the Office of Education directly.