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Mesquite Virtual Learning Experience
Mesquite Virtual Learning Experience
Mesquite Virtual Learning Experience (MVLE) is a hybrid learning option for Mesquite ISD juniors and seniors, available beginning the 2026–27 school year. Students can take up to four online courses and complete the remaining classes on their home campus. MVLE provides the flexibility students need while keeping them connected to friends, teachers, and extracurricular opportunities.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for students who meet eligibility criteria. The application window opens Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6 a.m. and closes Monday, January 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. in Skyward Family Access. Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.
How Does the Hybrid Model Work?
Instruction will be delivered through the district’s approved virtual learning program, Edmentum. Mesquite ISD teachers will offer virtual office hours and support for a majority of the courses. Dual credit courses will be administered through Mesquite ISD’s partnership with Dallas College.
- Students may take up to four online courses.
- Remaining classes will be taken in person at the home campus.
- Online courses are teacher-paced, allowing students to work on their own time within guided deadlines.
- Teachers monitor progress and conduct regular check-ins.
- Students must follow MISD attendance expectations for online work.
FAQs - Program Overview
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Students must meet the following requirements:
- 11th or 12th grade in 2026-27
- Passed English I STAAR (required for virtual English III or IV)
- Passed Algebra I STAAR (required for virtual math courses)
- Passed Biology STAAR (required for virtual science courses)
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Parents or guardians must complete the application through Skyward Family Access. The application includes required acknowledgements, eligibility verification, and an initial course interest selection. Parents or guardians must review and initial commitments related to transportation, student supervision, and reliable internet access.
Students must confirm they meet eligibility requirements, including grade level and required STAAR assessments.
Applicants may indicate interest in up to four online courses, with no more than one course per subject area.
Please note: Course selections submitted on the application indicate interest only and do not guarantee placement.
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Admission is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to limited enrollment. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
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A parent or guardian must submit an Interest Form via Skyward Family Access from January 13 at 6 a.m. through January 26 at 11:59 p.m. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for students who meet eligibility criteria.
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No. MVLE is a hybrid option. Students can take up to four online courses and complete the remaining classes on their home campus.
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Students will be notified of acceptance by their campus counselor during spring registration. At that time, students will select their online courses to complete enrollment.
Program Eligibility & Course Offerings
Eligibility & Entrance Criteria
To be eligible for the MVLE program, students must currently attend an MISD high school and be in the 10th or 11th grade for the 2025-26 school year.
Please refer to the course description guide for information on prerequisites.
Parents must complete the Virtual Learning application through Skyward Family Access. As part of the application, parents will review and initial a Parent Commitments section to confirm understanding of virtual learning expectations.
By initialing, parents acknowledge that:
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Transportation during the school day is the parent’s responsibility
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Students may not be on campus during virtual courses
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A quiet learning space and reliable internet are available at home
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Students placed at JJAEP will be removed from virtual courses
During the application, parents will select up to four courses for their student to take online. Submitting an application does not guarantee placement in virtual courses.
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- English III
- English IV
- Dual Credit English 1301/1302
- Dual Credit English 2326/2331
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- Algebra II
- Financial Mathematics
- Precalculus
- Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
- Dual Credit College Algebra/Stats 1314/1342
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- Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC)
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Environmental Systems
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- Government/Economics
- Psychology/Socioloy
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- Entrepreneurship
- Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance
- Business Law
- Business Management
FAQs - Learning Experience
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Online courses are asynchronous, with pacing guided by the teacher. Students must meet specific course requirements and adhere to regular progress checkpoints to ensure successful course completion.
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Yes. MISD teachers will:
- Monitor student progress
- Conduct regular check-ins
- Provide academic support as needed
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Yes. Teachers will offer virtual office hours and online support.
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Grades are reported through Skyward and tracked by MISD teachers.
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Yes. Attendance policies apply to both in-person and online coursework.
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Daily check-ins or assignment submissions are required for attendance, dependent on the student's schedule.
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Yes. Students must meet regular progress checkpoints established by their teachers.
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Students must commit to their online courses for the semester.
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A student may be removed from their online courses if they meet one of the following:
- No login activity for 2 weeks
- 10 unexcused absences in a semester (in-person and online)
- Placement in JJAEP
- Failure to meet progress checkpoints
- Misuse of technology or violation of the AUP