If your student took a completed a High School level course, an updated transcript can be requested at https://www.parchment.com/. Transcripts will be released to you/the school you requested it to go to after June 15th when Final Grades are approved.”
A Trusted Partner
Heron Virtual Academy partners with school districts, juvenile justice personnel, social service providers, and more to support students in grades 6-12 facing academic, health, or life challenges--providing an individualized pathway to graduation.
Statewide
schooling
From the mountains to the coast, we serve students across South Carolina
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Certified
Staff
Our teachers are state-certified in their fields and deliver quality instruction.
student
support
We offer a variety of resources to address social-emotional needs
Individual
plans
Asynchronous options plus individualized graduation plans
Students who benefit from Heron Virtual Academy
We support students whose needs make success in a traditional setting difficult, but who still deserve a clear path to graduation.
Heron Virtual Academy enrolls:
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Students who are credit deficient or off-track for graduation
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Students with chronic absenteeism or interrupted enrollment
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Students returning from expulsion or disciplinary placements
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Students with medical, mental health, or safety concerns
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Students balancing work, family responsibilities, or life circumstances
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Students who need a more personalized, self-paced learning environment
A Partner Who Supports Your Goals
Heron Virtual Academy works alongside districts and other student-focused personnel to ensure students continue progressing toward graduation while helping manage complex situations with confidence.
Key Benefits
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Keeps students engaged in an educational pathway
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Supports on-time or extended graduation pathways
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Provides an option for students who may not succeed in traditional settings
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Helps districts address attendance and engagement challenges
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Offers a structured solution for non-traditional student needs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do you accept students who are credit deficient?
Yes. Many of our students are behind in credits, and we provide a structured pathway to help them make progress toward graduation.
Q: Do you enroll foster care or justice-involved students?
Yes. Please contact George Woodward, Student Support Supervisor, directly for more information (gwoodward@heronacademysc.org or 864-209-1594).
Q: Can students who have gaps in enrollment attend?
Yes. We work with students who have experienced interruptions in their education and help them re-engage.
Q: Do students earn a diploma?
Yes. Students who meet graduation requirements earn a high school diploma.
Q: Do you accept students who have been expelled?
Yes. We provide an alternative educational setting for students who need a different environment to succeed.
Q: What type of learning model do you offer?
We offer a primarily asynchronous model that allows flexibility while still providing support and accountability.
Q: How do you support student engagement?
Our staff regularly monitor progress, communicate with students, and provide support to help keep them on track.
Q: Do you offer special education services?
Yes, we provide a full continuum of special education services, including Related Services.
Let's Talk
33 Villa Road, Suite 100 | Greenville, SC 29615
Serving students across the state of South Carolina
*This form is for school district personnel and other entities interested in referring students to our program. All other inquiries should use the contact form at the bottom of the page.
