Who We Are
The Greater Commonwealth Virtual School, a public school of choice, serves students from across Massachusetts who need a learning community that is accessible and flexible. We give our students and their families choices in what, how, when, and where they learn.
As a pioneer of online personalized learning, we empower our educators to tailor learning experiences to each student’s strengths, interests, and challenges. We redefine and change how students and teachers engage through innovative technology, while ensuring mastery of competencies embedded in a rigorous curriculum.
GCVS provides students of all abilities with the flexibility of an online curriculum that lets them learn from home while meeting all of the education standards of Massachusetts, under the guidance of state-certified teachers who are trained and have experience teaching in virtual school environments.
What We Offer
- Online elementary, middle, and high school programs
- Free GCVS-issued Chromebook for students while they are enrolled
- Learning platform that works on mobile and laptop devices
- Accelerated and advanced learning opportunities for high-achieving students, such as dual enrollment with Greenfield Community College and AP classes
- Special Education services tailored to meet individual learning needs within the virtual setting, and a fully inclusive model of support.
- English Language Learners (ELL) programming for multilingual learners at all levels
- Support for students pursuing passions outside of school, such as sports, acting, music, or training for competitive arts; flexible scheduling
Personalized Learning
As a Commonwealth Virtual School, GCVS delivers a transformative education with unique strengths and flexibility perfectly suited for the modern world. Our approach encourages critical thinking and an independent learning style that meets the key needs of diverse learners by providing educational resources that cultivate curiosity, exploration, and inquiry.
Enroll Here
We’re happy to provide everything you need to enroll and get started at GCVS. See our Enrollment page to learn more.
State-Certified Teachers
To teach in Massachusetts, educators must obtain licensure from the state. As an authorized public school, all GCVS teachers meet or exceed the Massachusetts requirements.
Flexibility
Between live classroom-based lessons and asynchronous, personalized classrooms, online school at GCVS gives students the flexibility to learn however works best for them.
Tuition Free
GCVS is a free school for all Massachusetts residents. There is no tuition, and there are no hidden costs.
From Our Superintendent
Dear GCVS Students and Families,
The Greater Commonwealth Virtual School provides an educational opportunity unlike any other school in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. As a virtual school, our school community demonstrates an intentional approach to each other in our interactions, our communication, and the delivery of our curriculum to our students. This is a very special place to be.
At GCVS, we work with all of our students to identify what success means to them and how we can help them achieve such success. We deliver a high-quality academic program that meets the academic and social emotional needs of all students. We provide an environment of academic rigor with high expectations of student engagement and belonging.
Our team is dedicated to building relationships from the enrollment process to the pinnacle event of graduation. Come as you are to GCVS.
Respectfully,
Andrew Costa
Mr. Andrew Costa
Superintendent
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