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Academics

Our Curriculum

Our online learning resources and instruction are supported through a close partnership with Wisconsin Virtual School, the state-led supplemental online course provider for Wisconsin since 2000. In addition, some Hudson Virtual Academy courses are created and or taught by Hudson High School teachers.


ONLINE COURSE SELECTION & ENROLLMENT

For the 2025-26 school year, the Hudson Virtual Academy will continue to primarily utilize courses and Wisconsin Certified  instructors provided by Wisconsin Virtual School (WVS). There are a vast array of courses (AP, Electives, Core, Credit Recovery) available through Wisconsin Virtual School. A list with course descriptions can be found on their website at https://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/courses/  

Once the Virtual Learning Coordinator and school counselor have approved the online course(s), the student will be enrolled in Wisconsin Virtual School and will receive a student account with login access to WVS and the agreed-upon course(s).  Parent(s)/Guardian(s) will be provided with login information to access the WVS site and will also receive weekly email updates from WVS instructors so they can track their child’s progress.  

Hudson students enrolled in WVS courses will typically follow the Hudson High School semester calendar for enrollment dates as follows unless otherwise arranged with the Virtual Learning Coordinator: 

  • 1st Semester Courses: August 26th, 2025 - January 19th, 2026
  • 2nd Semester Courses: January 20th - June 2nd, 2026  (Note: the end date for seniors is 5/22/26)

According to Wisconsin Virtual School, students can expect to spend about 5-10 hours per week on each online course.  As a general guideline, WVS encourages students to take no more than two online classes at one time--especially for students new to online learning.  This is one reason why collaborating to outline a personalized education plan with the Virtual School Coordinator, school counselor, student, and parent(s)/guardian(s) is vitally important.        

Hudson Virtual Academy

Graduation Requirements

Whether you take one online course or many throughout your time at Hudson High School, you will earn a Hudson High School diploma upon successful completion of all graduation requirements. 

Course Requirements

The following courses are required in addition to elective courses for a total of 27 credits.

# of Credits 9th 10th 11th 12th

English - 4.0

English 9 English 10 English 11 & English Elective or AP English course English Elective or AP English course
Financial Literacy - .5   Personal Finance or Economics See Gr. 10 See Gr. 10
Health - .5   Health    
Math - 3.0 3.0 credits of advancing levels See Gr. 9 See Gr. 9 See Gr. 9
Physical Education - 1.5 PE 9 Elective PE courses Elective PE courses Elective PE courses
Science - 3.0 Biology or PLTW Biology 2 additional credits or elective Science See Gr. 10 See Gr. 10
Social Science - 3.0 World Connections Human Geography or AP Human Geography See Gr. 10-12 options American Studies; AP US History; Civics; or AP Government

Payment for Online Courses

Hudson Virtual Academy is a free public school option for students in grades 9-12. Therefore, Hudson School District will pay for enrollment of its students into online courses during the regular school year that are approved by the Virtual School Coordinator.  In addition, HSD will acquire access to required materials for the online courses including textbook(s), lab kits, etc. that are outlined as being required and district-provided in the WVS course descriptions.

How do I apply?

hvcs@hudsonraiders.org
715.377.3700; ext. 8026 FAX 715.377.3801

Sarah Engstrom-Yde
engstrsj@hudsonraiders.org
715.377.3700 x8026

Hudson Virtual Charter School Governing Board Members
Governing Board Meetings

Board Meeting Agendas

Sarah Engstrom-Yde

Virtual Learning Coordinator

Hudson High School
1501 Vine St., Hudson WI 54016
engstrsj@hudsonraiders.org
715.377.3700; ext. 8026