BiologyDissect a frog heart
A teacher-led lab with every diagram right where students need it. No scalpels, no cleanup, no missing out.
Where Learning Knows No BoundsWhen
When
your student
doesn’t fit the box
School at home, with a live licensed teacher. Without you becoming the teacher.
You’re not doing this alone anymore.
Utah State authorizedState Board of Education
Live licensed teachersUtah teachers, full school day
Headset & laptop providedEverything ships to your door
Utah Core alignedThe full state curriculum
The Virtual Classroom
A real school
The lessons just happen somewhere extraordinary. Virtual reality isn’t a gimmick here: every environment is built around the Utah Core Standards and led by a licensed teacher.
A class period runs 20 to 30 minutes inside the headset, fully immersed in the lesson. The rest of the period is independent or small-group work, through the learning management system or offline. Subjects rotate through the day, just like an in-person school.
Biology
HistoryStand in ancient Egypt
History becomes a place to explore, not a date to memorize, with a teacher guiding the way.
Earth ScienceWalk with dinosaurs
An erupting volcano, dinosaurs in the trees, and a teacher explaining how we know what happened here.
Who It’s For
Grades 4–12, start to finish
This is not a student alone at a screen. Your student is in the room with classmates, really there and part of something.
Guided, playful, and safe. Curiosity leads, with a teacher close by.
Deeper subjects, more independence, and the full immersive curriculum.
Full courses through senior year. Seniors graduate with a Utah state-recognized diploma.
The People Behind the School
Real Utah educators. Not an algorithm.
Your student learns from licensed teachers who know them by name. Here are a few of the humans who make VHCS a school.
From Families and the Press
Don’t take our word for it
“I am sold on the potential of using virtual reality to do all kinds of learning.”
“It took until around Thanksgiving before we started to see a real difference. That’s when he began saying, ‘I like school.’”
Common Questions
Questions you might have
No. Your family needs no technology experience to start. Students get oriented quickly, and a support team is ready to help with setup and everything after.
Yes. Families learn how to use VR safely in their own space. The headset is secured, with no access to restricted sites, apps, or content. VR sessions run no more than 30 minutes per subject.
No. VHCS is a public school, free to families. At enrollment you get a list of possible fees for extracurricular and other optional activities.
Yes. VR learning supports students with an IEP, and the school works with your family to adapt teaching to your student’s needs. School is home-based, so there are no facilities to send students to during the day.
Yes. Every subject and standard is aligned to the Utah State Core, with electives and extracurriculars on top.
Grades 4–12, statewide across Utah. Students can start here and finish here: seniors graduate with a Utah state-recognized diploma.
Yes. VHCS is a public charter school authorized by the Utah State Board of Education, with curriculum fully aligned to Utah State Core Standards. Students earn a Utah state-recognized high school diploma, the same diploma issued by any Utah public school.
Several VR sessions a day, sorted by subject and challenge level, each 20–30 minutes. Some are live with a teacher and classmates; others are self-guided. Assignments, activities, and projects happen offline too.
The school leads the academic work. Your part is to encourage your student, check progress, and keep in touch with teachers. Volunteer opportunities are there if you want them.
What do stars do in the evening?
They shine
The school day ends and your student is still buzzing. Telling you about Mars over dinner. That is the whole point: the day closes with your student shining.
