Jefferson Parish public schools launches virtual-only high school “Students who should apply for this virtual high school would be students who are self-motivated, who have good self-discipline, and really thrive in an environment" Author: Devin Bartolotta / Eyewitness News (WWL) Published: 10:52 PM CDT May 6, 2021 Updated: 7:37 AM CDT May 7, 2021 JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Jefferson Parish Public Schools are taking applications for a brand new, entirely virtual public high school for the 2021-2022 school year. After the pandemic gave school districts and students a crash course in virtual learning this past year, the district decided to use the skills and technology to cater to more students’ needs.