The class is virtual; the grades are real: ; George Washington part of pilot program

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THERE are notes, homework, research projects, term papers,quizzes and tests.

Sure sounds like a class. The only thing missing is thechalkboard and the pencil sharpener. That's because this classmeets in cyberspace - that hazy area where computer networks linktogether to provide access to information, interactive communicationand a form of virtual reality.

Twenty-five West Virginia schools, including George WashingtonHigh School in Kanawha County, are offering these virtual classes ona trial basis this year in a variety of subjects ranging from healthto oceanography.

The state Department of Education addressed the issue of …