Virtual Academy Course List

Virtual and In-Person Course Listing

(2026–2027 Academic Year)

Important notes

  • Virtual indicates 100% online delivery. In Person indicates standard, fully on-campus instruction. 
  • Students enrolling in the Northside ISD Virtual Academy may take up to two courses per year in person
  • Parents are responsible for ensuring their students have transportation to and from the campus to attend in person classes. 
  • Additional classes may be added, depending on the demand and the courses available. 

English Language Arts (ELA)

Standard Courses (Virtual, 1 Credit) 

  • English 1 (Grade 9)
  • English 2 (Grade 10)
  • English 3 (Grade 11)

Advanced & AP Courses (Virtual, 1 Credit) 

  • Advanced English 1 (Grade 9)
  • Advanced English 2 (Grade 10)
  • English 3 AP (Grade 11)

Mathematics

Standard Courses (Virtual, 1 Credit) 

  • Algebra 1 (Grade 9)
  • Geometry (Grade 10)
  • Algebra 2 (Grade 11)

Advanced & AP Courses (Virtual) 

  • Advanced Algebra 1 (Grade 11, 1 Credit)
  • Advanced Geometry (Grade 11, 1 Credit)
  • Advanced Algebra 2 (Grade 11, 1 Credit)
  • Pre Calculus AP (Grade 11, 1 Credit)
  • AP Calculus AB (Grade 11, 1 Credit)
  • AP Calculus BC (Grade 11, 1 Credit)

Science

Standard Courses (Virtual, 1 Credit) 

  • Biology (Grade 9)
  • Chemistry (Grades 10–11)
  • Physics (Grade 11)

Advanced & AP Courses (Virtual, 1 Credit) 

  • Advanced Biology (Grade 9)
  • Advanced Chemistry (Grades 10–11)
  • Biology AP (Grade 11)
  • Physics AP (Grade 11)

Social Studies

Standard Courses (Virtual, 1 Credit) 

  • World Geography (Grade 9)
  • World History (Grade 10)
  • U.S. History (Grade 11)

Advanced & AP Courses (Virtual, 1 Credit) 

  • Human Geography AP (Grades 9–11)
  • World History AP (Grade 10)
  • U.S. History AP (Grade 11)

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

Programming & Software Development (Virtual) 

  • AP Computer Science Principles (Grades 9–11, 1 Credit)
  • Computer Science I (Grades 10–11, 1 Credit)
  • Computer Science II (Grade 11, 1 Credit)
  • AP Computer Science A (Grade 11, 2 Credits)

Business Management (Virtual, 1 Credit) 

  • Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance (Grades 9–11)
  • AP Principles of Business and Personal Finance (Grades 9–11)
  • Foundations of Business and Technologies (Grades 10–11)
  • Business Management (Grade 11)

Languages Other Than English (LOTE)

Standard Courses (Virtual, Grades 9–11, 1 Credit) 

  • Spanish 1
  • Spanish 2
  • Spanish 3

Advanced & AP Courses (Virtual, Grades 9–11, 1 Credit) 

  • Advanced Spanish 1
  • Advanced Spanish 2
  • Advanced Spanish 3
  • Spanish 4 AP

Physical Education, Health, & Athletics

Physical Education, Health, & Athletics (Virtual, 1 Credit) 

  • Lifetime Fitness and Wellness (Grades 9–11)

Athletics (All In-Person Delivery, 1 Credit) 

  • Baseball (Boys)
  • Basketball (Boys/Girls)
  • Diving
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Volleyball
  • Soccer (Boys/Girls)
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track (Boys/Girls)
  • Cross Country (Boys/Girls)

Fine Arts (Grades 9–11) 

Virtual Fine Arts (1 Credit) 

  • Art Appreciation

In Person Fine Arts (1 Credit) 

  • Mariachi Programs (Intermediate, Advanced I–IV) — Offered at Jay and Holmes only
  • Orchestra Programs (Prep, Concert, Symphonic I–IV)
  • Choir Programs (Treble, Tenor Bass, Mixed, Vocal Ensemble)
  • Band Programs (Prep, Concert, Symphonic I–IV)
  • Band Flags Programs I–IV
  • Jazz Band Programs I–IV

Speech

  • Communication Applications (Grades 9–11, 0.5 Credit, Virtual)

Course offerings are subject to change. Additional classes may be added depending on demand and availability.