School Year

2026-2027 School Year Information

The CCPSOnline program provides families of high school students with a flexible alternative to the traditional school setting.

Courses are taught by CCPS teachers licensed in the content areas.
Students have opportunities to interact with the teacher and peers throughout the course, but do not follow a daily bell schedule.
Courses are delivered and communication occurs within the Canvas learning management system.
Students can interact with the course and course content anytime, anywhere.
Most courses are full-year courses; however, some electives are offered on a semester basis.
VESOL Courses (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) designed for students assessed on the Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning (VESOLs) are offered in a synchronous format. Please contact your case manager to discuss the possibilities.

For students who do not attend CCPS schools, please contact your current school or program to ensure that they will accept the courses you are requesting with CCPSOnline.

Application Dates

Students must reapply each year.

Application Opens – Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Application Closes – Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The application link on the right will be active when the application period opens.

Fees

For Chesterfield County residents, there is no cost for courses within the number that would be considered a full course load. The following fees apply to courses beyond what would be considered a full course load. Please consult with the counselor at your school of residence if you have questions.

Full Credit (Year) Class: $325
Half Credit (Semester) Class: $200
Full Credit (Year) Class for non-residents: $875
Half Credit (Semester) Class for non-residents: $450

**Please note that fees are annually reviewed and subject to change.**

In accordance with school board policy, any resident student seeking one additional course, beyond what would be considered a full course load through CCPSOnline, will be offered a CCPSOnline fee reduction for that course based on federal meal qualification status. Please consult with the counselor at your school of residence if you have questions.

Federal Meal Qualification Status

Free – No fee
Reduced – Student pays 20%
Paid – No reduction

Payment Options

Families will receive an initial notification of a possible fee at the beginning of the school year.
In September, families will receive a follow-up notification via email regarding payment, if required, for the school year.
The following options are available to remit payment:

Online

Credit card payments are accepted through the Chesterfield County Public Schools Online School Payments (OSP) portal. A processing fee applies to online payments.

In-Person (non-credit card, exact change only)

CCPSOnline Office – Daily, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the CCPSOnline office located at 13900 Hull St. Road, Midlothian, VA 23112 (Door 20)

Please make checks payable to CCPS.

No CCPSOnline fee payments should be made at the school of residence.

Class Length

August to May for full-credit (full year) courses
The following semester courses are offered during the Fall Semester (August to January)
- Introduction to Psychology
- PE 9 only
- PE 10 only
- Health 9 only
- Health 10 only
The following semester courses are offered during the Spring Semester (January to May)
- Introduction to Sociology
- PE 9 only
- PE 10 only
CCPSOnline offers select year-long courses, designated as 4x4s, that have been condensed into a semester format. These courses are offered in the spring and fall semesters and require that students spend 8-12 hours per week in each course, because the same depth of content is covered in half the time. 4×4 courses offer students the opportunity to focus on fewer courses at a time.
For more information regarding when classes are offered, please reference our School Year Course List.
Time spent in your course(s) is similar to time spent in face-to-face classes. This can vary by student and by course; however, you can expect to spend 4 to 6 hours weekly per course. It is vital that you login to your course daily to check for course announcements, messages in your Canvas Inbox, assignments that are due, and any assignment feedback. Then, begin your lesson.

Exams

Exams are required for high school credit classes to receive credit for the courses.
There are no exemptions for seniors.

Application Process

The family completes the application using the link on this page when the application period opens.
The family communicates with their school of residence counselor to determine the courses that need to be taken.
The school of residence counselor requests the courses on behalf of the student.
CCPSOnline notifies the student of acceptance and completes the enrollment.
The Application Tracker can be used to determine application status as it moves through this process.
Students must reapply each year.

County Residents Attending Non-CCPS Schools

Please enroll at your school of residence by May 1 so your application can be considered.
Attendance at your school of residence is not required, but enrollment is.

SOL Testing

Students taking a class with an end-of-course SOL exam will take their test in-person at their school of residence.
Not taking a required SOL test can affect your ability to graduate.
If you have questions about the need to take an SOL, please contact your counselor at your school of residence.