Expanded Eligibility Pilot Program
The Expanded Eligibility Pilot Program, an initiative of the Department of Defense, is an enrollment expansion authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act. Its purpose is to evaluate the feasibility and scalability of a permanent DVHS program after four years (starting SY 21-22), as well as assess the impact of the expanded enrollment on military and family readiness. The pilot is open to active-duty dependent high school students in the U.S. and will supplement (not compete with) school districts and private programs. Students in this program may take up to two credits per year.Â
Eligibility Requirements for Participation
- School-aged dependent of an active-duty member of the branches of the Dept. of Defense
- Sponsor stationed in the U.S.
- Must be in grades 9 through 12
- Ineligible to enroll in a DoDEA brick and mortar school
- Require supplementary courses to graduate in current state OR
- Demonstrate a clear need to participate in the DVHS program
Application Process
- Review the Expanded Eligibility Pilot Program Participation Requirements, the DVHS Calendar, and DVHS Guidelines.Â
- Download the application form using the link on the right.Â
- Parents of eligible students must submit a completed Expanded Eligibility application.Â
- Application must include courses requested (up to 2 credits per school year) and signatures of student, sponsor, and local school principal or designee (if not homeschooled).
- Courses are offered on a semester basis, commencing each fall and spring.
- Email the completed application and/or any questions to DVHS Pilot Program  (e2p2@dodea.edu).
Our courses are not self-paced. While there are no specific log in times, there is an assignment schedule that lists due dates and windows of opportunities to complete exams. Teachers maintain flexible hours and adjust their schedules to provide synchronous support for the student during the work week.
Attendance is reflected by the student following the assignment schedule and submitting work in a timely manner. Teachers maintain flexible hours and adjust their schedules to provide synchronous support for the student during the work week.
DoDEA Virtual High School is fully accredited with Cognia (formerly AdvancED).
Cognia accreditation represents the unified policies and procedures for accreditation and certification from its Accreditation Divisions:
- North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI)
- Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI)
NCA CASI, SACS CASI, and NWAC comprise three of the six regionally recognized K-12 accrediting bodies and together have been accrediting institutions for 125 years.
DVHS follows a traditional calendar of a Fall and Spring semester. Courses are not offered year-round.
The course software is web based and does not require installation. Computer Science courses do require the installation of a free programming software.
Send an email to DVHS Virtual Option with your name and course(s) requested. (See Expanded Eligibility Courses tab for courses available.)Â
The DVHS model is asynchronous content with synchronous support.
