Program Comparison
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Virtual Academy
Full-time, dedicated online learning experience.
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Flex Learning
Students spend most of their day on campus for face-to-face instruction while choosing up to two courses to take online, allowing them to come in up to two periods late or leave up to two periods early each day.
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Supplemental Courses
Students take up to two additional courses outside of their regular school day to get ahead, make up a credit, or make room for an elective.
CFISD Virtual Pathways offers three distinct models to meet the diverse needs of our students. Use this chart to quickly determine which program best aligns with your student's goals and enrollment status.
Virtual Pathways Program Comparison
CFISD Virtual Pathways offers three distinct models to meet the diverse needs of our students. Use this chart to quickly determine which program best aligns with your student's goals and enrollment status.
| Pathway |
CFISD Virtual Academy |
CFISD Flex Learning |
CFISD Supplemental Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feature |
Full-Time Online Schooling |
Blended/Part-Time Online |
Tuition-Based/ after hours |
| Primary Goal | Provides a complete online option for students seeking a non-traditional learning environment. | Offers flexibility for students balancing extracurriculars, jobs, or advanced coursework. CFISD Flex Learning provides flexibility during the regular school day for students with specialized schedules. | CFISD Supplemental Courses are open to all high school students who have met eligibility requirements for the desired course(s) (prerequisite courses, for example) and have paid the tuition/fees through School Cash Online prior to the deadline. |
| Tuition/ Cost |
Tuition-Free |
Tuition-Free |
Tuition-Based CFISD Supplemental Courses are scheduled outside of the school day and are not required. Course fees apply per semester/credit. |
| Curriculum |
ALL THREE Pathways feature the same high-quality, rigorous curriculum that CFISD is known for, adjusted for the virtual environment. |
ALL THREE Pathways feature the same high-quality, rigorous curriculum that CFISD is known for, adjusted for the virtual environment. |
ALL THREE Pathways feature the same high-quality, rigorous curriculum that CFISD is known for, adjusted for the virtual environment. |
| Teachers | All three pathways receive instruction from certified CFISD teachers trained in online course design and teaching practices. | All three pathways receive instruction from certified CFISD teachers trained in online course design and teaching practices. | All three pathways receive instruction from certified CFISD teachers trained in online course design and teaching practices. |
|
Location & Scheduling |
CFISD Virtual Academy instruction takes place 100% online. While students must log in daily, students may complete most of their work in the order and at the time of their choosing with one to two required live virtual sessions per class each week when students log on at the same time as their teacher and classmates. CFISD Virtual Academy students will be invited to come to our campus for optional in-person meet-ups, study halls, and work sessions. |
CFISD Flex Learning students will spend the majority of their day at their face-to-face home campus with up to TWO virtual courses scheduled during a period of the student’s regular school day. Students can choose to arrive late or leave early and take their virtual course(s) at the time of their choosing or students can choose to remain on campus and complete their virtual course(s) in supervised study hall setting. Why might a student choose to a take a virtual class at school? |
CFISD Supplemental Courses are taken completely online outside of the regular school day. Students and families can choose where and when all coursework is completed; however, students must log in daily and meet all course submission deadlines just like a face-to-face class. |
| Eligibility | CFISD Virtual Academy is open to all current CFISD resident students and out-of-district students may transfer to the program. |
CFISD Flex Learning is open to all 11th and 12th grade students. Virtual course selection must align with graduation requirements and 4-year graduation plan. |
CFISD Supplemental Courses are open to all high school students who have met eligibility requirements for the desired course(s) (prerequisite courses, for example) and have paid the tuition/fees through School Cash Online prior to the deadline. |
| Grade Levels Available |
4th & 5th Grade and 9th through 12th Grade The CFISD Virtual Academy is opening in 2026-27 with both an upper elementary program for students in grades 4th-5th and a High School program for students in grades 9th through 12th, with plans to expand through middle school in future years. |
11th and 12th Grade CFISD Flex Learning is available for 11th and 12th grade students for the 2026-27 school year with plans to expand to more grade levels in 2027-28. |
All high school students CFISD Supplemental Courses are available to any 9th-12th grade student who qualifies for a course (prerequisite course already taken, for example) and have paid the tuition/fees through School Cash Online prior to the deadline. |
|
Courses Offered |
Full curriculum: core subjects, Electives, AP, and Dual Credit Courses. |
Select core courses and Electives as approved by the district for Flex Learning. |
Select core courses and Electives as approved by the district for Supplemental. |
| Best Fit: Who Thrives in this Pathway? |
CFISD Virtual Academy students have access to dedicated CFISD Virtual Pathways teachers and support staff who will check-in, provide live lessons for each course, answer questions, and provide support. Optional in-person study halls and meet-ups will be offered throughout each semester. |
CFISD Flex students have access to dedicated Virtual Pathways instructor support. If they have a question or don’t understand an assignment, they can reach out to teachers through Schoology or during their posted Office Hours. |
CFISD Supplemental students have access to dedicated Virtual Pathways instructor support. If they have a question or don’t understand an assignment, they can reach out to teachers through Schoology or during their posted Office Hours. |