BULLITT COUNTY — Bullitt County Schools will be offering a new program to their students this fall.

Students in second through 12th grade can enroll in the Bullitt Virtual Learning Academy (BVLA) come August 2021. The academy will provide students with the opportunity to learn in a virtual environment.


What You Need To Know

  • Bullitt Virtual Learning Academy (BVLA) will be offered to students in second through 12th grade

  • Students can enroll in BVLA starting August 2021

  • Students can earn an associate degree 

“Kids with medical needs, anxiety needs, kids that we don't want to necessarily get in their way, they don't want to sit in a school and go at the pace of a traditional semester,” Danny Clemens, principal of specialized programs for Bullitt County Public Schools said. “At times, we need to get out of the way and these kids really spark. They are gifted learners and let them take dual credit classes, let them take college classes, let them graduate early. Really this program allows us to get outside of the box.”

Students who choose the virtual platform can decide where they would like to participate in remote learning. Students will still be able to participate in extracurricular activities such as marching band, sports, academic team, prom, graduation, etc.

11th and 12th graders who enroll are on track to becoming college- or career-ready. BVLA allows students to attend virtual classes while also earning an associate degree.

Bullitt County Schools are also working with Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC) to offer new courses revolving around information technology and business.

“Were providing those CTE [Career and Technical Education] pathways inside of it. We're also forming a partnership with JCTC to have dual credit classes inside of it in particular with IT and business and marketing, and a kid could potentially come out with an associate degree in their four years of high school at the virtual academy,” Clemens said.

BVLA is a full-year commitment, and students are expected to have good attendance, participate in morning meetings and come in person when extra help, counseling or testing services are needed. High school students are required to take CTE classes.

“We saw the demand there from our families. It was a service that they wanted, and we just want to make sure that we are providing the needs of our kids and the wants of our families to make sure our students are successful,” Clemens said.

Students not making progress toward earning credits are subject to intervention from the Student Support Team and will be placed in a probationary period.

Applications are currently open for BVLA. High school student applications will close this month and middle and elementary school student applications will close June 4.