What is RCHL?

Richmond County Home Learners program is a tuition-free K-12 distant learning program. Our program uses the Virtual Virginia learning platform to provided students engaging and interactive K12 curriculum. Courses utilize management software to maximize learning opportunities such as video, audio, whiteboard interaction, multimedia activities and online discussion. This is a self-paced program within the parameters specified by the state law. Students will have teacher facilitators who are available for students during the progression of the course.

What are the RCHL Requirements?

• Students must have technology and internet capabilities to participate in this program.
• Laptop computer can be provided to those students who are in need of technology as available.
• Parent and students WILL be required to attend the Home Learners Orientation Training.
• A registration form must be completed to enroll in the program.
  • New students must complete the online registration form.
  • Current students will need to complete the online interest form.
• Participating students must be enrolled with the RCPS.
• Students will be required to complete all assignments and meet the required deadlines of the course. Student progress will be monitored regularly by RCPS faculty.
• Virginia Virtual is a statewide program, students are required to participate in state-mandated standardized achievement tests to demonstrate content understanding and academic progress.

Completed applications can be emailed to jgsmith@richmond-county.k12.va.us or mailed to:

Dr. James "Greg" Smith
Superintendent
Richmond County Public Schools
P.O. Box 1507
Warsaw, Virginia 22572

Home Learners Application for Current RCPS Students | ONLINE VERSION

Home Learners Application for NEW Students | ONLINE VERSION