Rutherford County Virtual School Explained

Rutherford County Virtual School
Streetaddress:100 Wise Dr
Coordinates:36.0085°N -86.4899°W
Established:c. 2020
Ceeb:430068
Principal:Jessica Supakhan
Grades:3-12
Enrollment:461[1]
Enrollment As Of:2021—22
Teaching Staff:13.83 (FTE)
Ratio:33.33
Colors: Red and Blue

Rutherford County Virtual School is a virtual school in the Rutherford County school district located in Smyrna, Tennessee, United States. The school serves grades 3 to 12.[2] All students who are residents of Rutherford County can enroll in the school.[3] This school is the first virtual school to open in the county in 2020 with an enrollment of 189 students.[4]

History

Rutherford County Virtual School was founded in 2020 as the 49th school to open in the school district. The first principal and current of the Rutherford County Virtual School is Dr. Jessica Supakhan.

Curriculum

Rutherford County Virtual School uses the Connections Academy (or Pearson Connexus) platform to deliver education to students.[5] Elementary and middle school grade students are taught by teachers who work at Rutherford County Schools. Courses at the school are taught by certified teachers in the State of Tennessee.

Athletics

Rutherford County Virtual School has a co-op partnership with Central Magnet School, allowing Rutherford County Virtual School students to participate in athletic programs from Central Magnet School.[4] There are currently 12 varsity teams in a co-op partnership, which include baseball, boys and girls basketball, softball, volleyball, golf, cross country, track, cheerleading, dance, archery, and swimming.[6] In the future, the school expects to add 4 more varsity teams, such as tennis, bowling, wrestling, and soccer.

Clubs

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: School Detail for Rutherford County Virtual School . . January 10, 2023.
  2. News: June 9, 2020. Rutherford County Virtual School will launch with up to 100 students during inaugural year. Murfreesboro Voice. June 7, 2021.
  3. Web site: Rutherford County Virtual School Application for Admission. June 7, 2021. Rutherford County Virtual School.
  4. News: Broden. Scott. March 25, 2021. Rutherford County Virtual School expanding, plans to add sports with Central Magnet. Murfreesboro Daily News Journal. June 7, 2021.
  5. News: DeGennaro. Nancy. September 25, 2020. Rutherford County Schools keeping on masks, plans to grow Virtual School. Murfreesboro Daily News Journal. June 7, 2021.
  6. Web site: Common Questions & Answers about RC Virtual School. June 7, 2021. Rutherford County Virtual School.