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February 29, 2024
What is it and is it accredited?
St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School is a full time, K-12, tuition free, online Catholic charter school in the state of Oklahoma. Yes, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School is accredited by the Accreditation Standards Division of the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
Who is eligible to apply?
Any student eligible for kindergarten to grade twelve of any faith or no faith, living in Oklahoma is eligible for enrollment. It is recommended that parents read carefully the handbook issued during the seat acceptance and registration process.
Who are the teachers?
Our teachers are passionate educators from all corners of Oklahoma and the United States who care about children having the opportunity to experience an excellent education rich in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
How can I apply for registration for my child?
The Application Portal will open on March 1, 2024, and can be found on the website landing page at siscvs.org. Applications will be reviewed and a request to accept the seat and complete registration paperwork will be sent. Families will have five days to accept their offered seat. Should applications exceed our 500 student cap, a lottery will be conducted on April 4. Those accepted via the lottery will be sent the link to accept their seat and to complete registration paperwork.
Where can I learn more?
Visit the website: siscvs.org or scan this QR code
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Will the curriculum meet state or national standards?
Yes. The curriculum is a framework of courses based in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition of utilizing faith and reason to seek and understand Truth. In addition to the teachings of our faith and the search for Truth through the person of Jesus Christ, we also seek truth in the learning that encompasses all subject areas. Each course is designed to meet the standards and benchmarks of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School which meet or exceed National and Oklahoma State Standards for each grade level and for graduation. Each course will be thoughtfully designed by professional educators using both synchronous and asynchronous instruction, guided practice, and independent activities. More information can be found below or in the curriculum guide at our website which can be accessed at siscvs.org or by scanning the QR code.
What will the faith formation and sacramental life be like?
This program is intended to support and reinforce both the domestic church and the local parish community. Once the geographic information of students is known, the school will begin to seek out partner parishes willing to serve as hubs for occasional gatherings of local students. These are spaces where a small group of students, parents, and educators can gather for Mass, confession, academic electives, tutoring, labs, or extracurricular activities once or twice a month depending on need or desire. Two all school Masses will be offered each year. One in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, and one in the Diocese of Tulsa, giving students, faculty, and families an opportunity to come together and pray as a part of the larger church. All other Masses will be served through a family’s local parish or parishes willing to serve as hub locations. Online prayer services, scripture study through Lectio Devina, Visio Divina, the rosary, theology classes, study of the saints, virtue development, and service to family and community will round out the catechetical formation and sacramental life of our students.
What will the academic program be like?
St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School will be a K-12 Catholic academic program steeped in the richness of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition with an integrated curriculum where goodness, truth, and beauty are infused throughout all subjects. Curriculum resources will be chosen in all subjects to enlighten and strengthen the intellectual capacity of children to seek Truth through faith and reason. To this end, great care is taken to ensure proper alignment in the curriculum.
Catholic Liberal Education is rooted in the study of the seven liberal arts broken into two overarching categories, The Trivium: The Art of Language; and Quadrivium: The Art of Number. Joy in learning comes from an alignment of the humanities, the art of language, that allows for discovery of truth through the integrated study of history, literature, and theology. This combined with the art of number, the study of God’s well-ordered universe in math and sciences: earth, physical, biology, chemistry, astronomy, technology, music, and architecture are all wrapped in the beauty of the fine arts which span both categories. Internet technology via Chromebooks as well as hands on materials will be the tool in which we bring these timeless treasures to our young people. Our program, while uniquely Catholic, will meet or exceed the secular requirements of the state charter agreement as well as graduation requirements for high school students. St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School will also be able to meet the special needs of most students, within the capacity of a virtual model, allowing a Catholic education for exceptional learners.