Fact Sheet
Amazing Grace Virtual Academy Fact Sheet (link to PDF version)
The School and its Mission
Amazing Grace Virtual Academy (AGVA), formerly know as ALHS Online (ALHSO), has facilitated the offering of quality online courses taught from a scriptural perspective since 2011. The original mission of ALHSO was to assist WELS high schools to provide courses not typically available to their students due to limited resources. That program has grown to serve about 350 students annually from more than 50 WELS/ELS high schools or middle schools, as well as offer a 4-year high school religion curriculum.
The Expanded Mission
In recent years, AGVA has received an increasing number of requests from families and congregations to offer a fully online high school program leading to a diploma for students living in areas where attending a traditional WELS/ELS school is not a viable option.
In 2023-24, AGVA offered a fully online 9th-11th grade curriculum for such families. Grade 12 will be added in 2024-2025 with the first high school diplomas issued, God willing in May 2025.
As AGVA expands, it will continue to meet its original purpose of supplementing course offerings at traditional WELS/ELS schools through online electives for grades 9-12. AGVA also welcomes students that do not belong to a WELS/ELS congregation.
Accreditation and Membership
Amazing Grace Virtual Academy (AGVA), formerly ALHS Online, is fully accredited by the Middle States Association - Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) and the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) through 2027.
Accreditation assures families that AGVA's educational programs have been reviewed by an outside accrediting agency and have been found to meet or exceed the standards set for a high-quality online education provider.
AGVA is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS).
Students and Faculty
AGVA has about 35 credentialed teachers and serves about 350 students annually with a student/teacher ratio of 10:1.
Academic Program
The academic program at AGVA for full-time 9-12th grade students is a traditional college-prep curriculum. The curriculum also includes many electives for students at existing WELS/ELS high schools to supplement their education, including AP and dual-credit courses.
The courses offered for WELS/ELS middle school students are primarily in the area of high school mathematics and world languages. But, highly motivated and capable 8th grade students are allowed to enroll in some 9th grade courses.
Graduation Requirements
Full-time AGVA students need a minimum of 24 credits for graduation in the following areas.
Religion 4 credits
English 4 credits
Mathematics 3 credits
Science 3 credits
Social Studies 3 credits
Fine Arts 1 credit
Technology 1 credit
Physical Education 1 credit
Electives 4 credits
Part-time AGVA students who are enrolled full-time at an existing WELS/ELS high school will graduate and receive their diploma from that high school and follow their requirements.
Grading Scale
Percentage Grade Points
100-90 A 4.0
89-80 B 3.0
79-70 C 2.0
69-60 D 1.0
59-0 F 0.0
Courses
New courses are added annually. See the Course Descriptions document for more details.
(Some courses listed below are still under development and will not be offered in 2023-24.)
English
English 9
English 10
American Literature
British Literature
World Literature
Science Fiction/Fantasy Lit
Creative Writing
Speech
AP English: Lit /Composition
Religion
Intro to Christianity
Life of Christ
OT History: Dig Deeper
OT Christian Faith
How the Church Grows
Living Christianity
What Others Believe
Say Pastor, I was wondering
Mathematics
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Pre-Calculus with Trig
Statistics
AP Calculus
Consumer Math
Personal Finance
Fine Arts
Art: Creative Process
Art and Architecture
Da Vinci Club
Digital Photography
AP 2-D Art and Design
Music Appreciation
Music Fundamentals
Instrumental Lessons
Science
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry
AP Physics
Astronomy
Geology
Medical Terminology
AP Environmental Sci.
Human Anatomy/Physiology
World Languages
Amer. Sign Lang. 1-2
Latin 1-4
German 1-4
Spanish 1-4
Social Studies
World History
U.S. History
Government
Economics
Geography
Intro to Psychology
AP Psychology
Modern West
Technology/Business
Computer Applications
Intro to Digital Media/Design
Intro to Programming
Game Programing
Computer Graphics
Web Page Design
AP Comp. Sci. Principles
AP Computer Science A
Personal Finance
Physical Education/Health
Physcial Education
Health
Tuition and Fees (2024-25)
AGVA rates are very competitive when compared to other Christian virtual schools and online course providers. AGVA attempts to keep student costs very reasonable while maintaining high standards for course, instructor, and administrative excellence.
Part-time students: $45 non-refundable registration fee/year, plus $300 tuition cost per course/semester. (Registration fee increases to $60 after August 5.)
Full-time students: $250 non-refundable registration fee/year, plus $4,500 annual tuition. A typical student load is 7 courses per semester, but students can take up to 8. The registration fee includes course registration, the cost to set up a tuition payment plan, and the cost of student advising services.
7-8th grade students: $45 non-refundable registration fee/year, plus $260 tuition cost per course/semester. (Registration fee increases to $60 after August 5.) (Tuition at $260 is limited to students enrolling in Algebra 1, Geometry, Spanish 1A, and Spanish 1B. With permission, very capable students may enroll in 9th-grade courses but tuition is $300.)
Some courses will have an additional expense to purchase textbooks or course materials. (Go to Admissions-Course Materials for details.)
Registration and Additional Information
2024-25 registration will open on 02/22/24! Go to Admissions - Registration Process for details. Families can be placed on an informational mailing list by filling out an inquiry form.