Accotink Academy is a private, therapeutic day school located in Springfield, located approximately 17 miles from Washington, D.C. The academy offers instruction for students from ages 5 to 21. A principle aim of the school is to aid the students' social and emotional development. The school's features and services include low ratios of students to teachers; language, speech, occupational, physical and art therapy; psychological counseling and pre-vocational training. Classes in traditional areas include subjects such as math, reading, language arts, science and social studies. In addition, students are introduced to an integrated computer skills program through the school's four computer labs.
Bryant Alternative School is a public school located in Alexandria, Virginia, and is part of the Fairfax County school system. The school offers non-traditional academic alternatives to high school students and adult learners. Among the features of Bryant Alternative School, students enjoy small class sizes, individualized learning programs, flexible and extended school schedules and an open enrollment plan. Academic subjects include mathematics, social studies, English, English for speakers of other languages, science, family and consumer sciences, career and technology education, physical education, art and special education.
Mountain View Alternative School of Centreville, Virginia, is another public alternative high school that is part of Fairfax County Public Schools. Like Bryant Alternative School, Mountain View specializes in teaching students who have experienced interruptions to their education or who run risks of dropping out. The school offers flexible school schedules, programs in English as a second language (ESL) and accelerated programs. Some of the school's special programs include an online electronic portfolio of outstanding student work, mentoring, lunchtime guest speakers and a partnership with George Mason University.
Renaissance Academy offers an alternative learning environment in Virginia Beach, as part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools. The school is intended for those students in grades 6 through 12 whose educational needs cannot be met by other district schools. Renaissance Academy's programs include substance abuse intervention and anti-tobacco programs. For remote learning, the school offers online learning for grades 9 through 12.