A Coherent Classical Education
The Virtualis curriculum is not a collection of unrelated courses. It is a unified K–12 program built on two pillars: the classical liberal arts delivered through Great Hearts Online, and the proprietary Vitae Formation program designed by Dr. Dana Rodriguez.
Together they form an education where every subject is connected — where literature illuminates history, mathematics cultivates precision of thought, science trains careful observation, and Latin strengthens the foundations of language and reasoning. Students learn not only what to know, but how to think.
Core Subjects
Each subject is part of a coherent classical sequence, taught live by experienced teachers through Socratic instruction.
English Language Arts
Grammar, composition, rhetoric, and the Great Books — from phonics in kindergarten to Shakespeare and Dostoevsky in high school.
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History & Humanities
A chronological, narrative approach to world and American history — connecting events to ideas, causes, and consequences.
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Science
Inquiry-based science instruction from elementary through high school, emphasizing observation, reasoning, and wonder.
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Mathematics
From arithmetic to calculus, taught with conceptual depth and logical rigor — building the habits of precise and careful reasoning.
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Latin & Classical Languages
Latin instruction beginning in elementary grades, building vocabulary, grammar, and a deep connection to the Western intellectual tradition.
Vitae Formation
A Christ-centered K–12 health, virtue, and theology of the body curriculum — coming soon. Designed to honor the dignity of the whole human person.
Learn About Vitae →The Classical Sequence
Classical education follows the natural development of the child through three stages, each building on the last.
Grammar
Grades K–5- Phonics, reading, and handwriting
- Arithmetic and number sense
- Nature study and science observation
- History through narrative and biography
- Introduction to Latin
- Poetry recitation and memorization
Logic
Grades 6–8- Formal grammar and composition
- Pre-algebra through algebra
- World history and geography
- Life, earth, and physical science
- Latin grammar and translation
- Introduction to formal logic
Rhetoric
Grades 9–12- Great Books seminars
- Geometry through calculus
- American history and government
- Biology, chemistry, and physics
- Advanced Latin and classical texts
- Rhetoric, thesis writing, and defense
Powered by Great Hearts Online
Virtualis partners with Great Hearts Academies — the largest classical education network in America, serving over 30,000 students across 47 campuses nationwide. Through Great Hearts Online, our students receive the same rigorous classical curriculum that has earned Great Hearts a national reputation for academic excellence.
Every class is taught live by experienced, subject-specialist teachers trained in the Socratic method. Students engage in real-time discussion, receive personal feedback, and become part of an authentic learning community — all from the comfort and safety of home.
Academic Life & Support
Beyond the core curriculum, Virtualis offers the resources families need to thrive.
Daily Schedule
See how a typical school day is structured across grade levels — live classes, independent study, and formation time.
Accreditation & Standards
Cognia-accredited through Great Hearts Online. Virtualis meets or exceeds state academic standards while delivering a classical education that goes far beyond them.
Special Vocations
Accommodations, individualized support, and a commitment to serving every student with dignity and care.
Optional Tutoring
One-on-one and small-group tutoring available for students who need additional academic support.
Summer Enrichment
Summer programs designed to keep students engaged, learning, and prepared for the year ahead.
Dual Enrollment
Qualified high school students can earn college credit while completing their classical education.
Frequently Asked Questions
Virtualis delivers the Great Hearts Online classical curriculum — a carefully sequenced K–12 program rooted in the liberal arts tradition. Core subjects include English Language Arts, Mathematics, History and Humanities, Science, and Latin, all taught through live Socratic instruction with experienced teachers.
All classes are taught live by subject-specialist teachers trained in the Socratic method. Students participate in real-time discussion through small-group video sessions, receive personal feedback, and engage in the same rigorous academic experience offered at Great Hearts brick-and-mortar campuses.
Virtualis offers a complete K–12 classical education. The Grammar stage (K–5) builds foundational knowledge and habits of attention. The Logic stage (6–8) develops analytical reasoning and formal argumentation. The Rhetoric stage (9–12) cultivates eloquent expression and the integration of knowledge across disciplines.
Vitae Formation is a Christ-centered K–12 health, virtue, and theology of the body curriculum coming soon to Virtualis. Designed by Dr. Dana Rodriguez, it integrates anatomy, bioethics, physical education, and sacramental theology into a comprehensive program that honors the dignity of the human person. Learn more about Vitae Formation.