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Accelerated Summer

Summer Acceleration

Accelerated Summer Course Opportunities

Summer is the perfect time for students to get ahead or recover a grade while maintaining flexibility in their schedule. Orange County Virtual School (OCVS) offers accelerated summer courses designed to help students stay on track and reach their academic goals.

What is an Accelerated Summer Course?

Students can enroll in a course or courses and complete them within an accelerated timeline. These courses are ideal for motivated learners who are ready to work at a faster pace.

Recommended Timeline

For the best experience, we encourage students to enroll on or before April 15 and plan to complete their course within 6 weeks (by June 30). This schedule allows students to finish early and still enjoy the rest of their summer break.

Flexible Enrollment Options

April 15th doesn’t work for you? No problem! Students can enroll before or after this date. Once enrolled, simply connect with your instructor to create a personalized completion plan and establish a reasonable end date for the course.

 

Orange County Virtual School advertisement for accelerated summer courses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

 

  • Summer enrollment is open to all students who are approved by their school counselor.

  • After a student registers for a course and it is approved by their school counselor, they will be contacted by their OCVS instructor and may begin working as soon as the course is approved.

  • Yes, we understand that unexpected situations can delay your progress. Be sure to stay in regular contact with your OCVS instructor to adjust your timeline, stay on track, and meet your completion goal.

     

  • Students can take one or more courses, including popular options like HOPE or Driver Education. Check out the course catalog linked below. Sign up is simple.

    Watch this step-by-step video: 

    You can also follow the steps here:

    Course Catalog/ Account Setup Instructions

  • If you scanned the QR code on our flyer, you were taken to our Course Catalog. Select the course you wish to enroll in, then click the direct link next to the course to begin the enrollment process, or click the button below to access the course catalog and account creation steps:

    Course Catalog/ Account Setup Instructions 

  • Available Elementary courses are:

    • Spanish
    • Music
    • Computer Science

  • No. Students work through course content independently—anytime, anywhere and assignments are due each week according to the student’s pace chart. Teachers provide support through scheduled live lessons, which are also recorded, and by-request tutoring sessions

  • Be prepared for Discussion-Based Assessments (DBAs), which are oral assessments with teachers.

  • For the best learning experience, students should use a laptop or desktop computer. Courses can be accessed on mobile devices, tablets, or iPads; however, some materials may not be fully available on these devices.

  • Students enrolled in Algebra, Geometry, Civics, Biology, or U.S. History must take the End-of-Course (EOC) exam, as it counts for 30% of the final course grade.


    Testing will occur at the start of the 2026–27 school year. For exact dates and additional information, please work with your school’s testing coordinator.

  • Families should review the student’s 2026–27 schedule with their home-zoned school to confirm that any summer coursework—whether in progress or already completed for credit—is not scheduled again.

  • By creating a parent account, you can monitor your student’s progress, view grades, and stay actively involved in their learning. Click below to set up your access: 

    Parent Account Setup Instructions