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Credit Forward Virtual Learning Registration

Virtual Learning is a method of receiving academic instruction in courses through an online learning environment. Lake Orion Community Schools offers self-scheduled learning where students have some control over the time, location, and pace of their education.

Students should carefully consider the following unique qualities when investigating if an online class is right for them. These factors include:

Can your student create and maintain a study schedule without face-to-face interaction of a teacher?
Can your student self-advocate seeking help within a virtual setting?
Does your student possess the independent study habits needed to complete an entire course online without direct supervision?
Does your student have the reading, writing, math, and computer literacy skills to succeed in a class that is completely online?

LOCS uses the Imagine Learning Edgenuity program for credit recovery courses.

The program comprises the following key elements:

Rigorous, explicit instruction led by expert, on-screen teachers
Motivating, media-rich content
Interactive instructional tools
A wide range of tasks — from independent reading to guided online exploration
Formative, summative, and authentic assessments
Self-Paced Progress: We understand that every student has a unique learning pace. Hence, our credit recovery courses allow students to advance at a speed that aligns with their individual learning needs. This flexible structure empowers students to take control of their educational progress.
Flexibility: Recognizing the importance of accommodating diverse schedules, our program offers students the freedom to complete coursework from any location with internet access. They can conveniently work on their course remotely, except for specific assessments like unit tests and the final exam.
The highly qualified teacher providing content for the course will only be available remotely via email or possibly phone and will not be an LOCS employee.

Visit the Student Guide to learn more about the Imagine Edgenuity program.

A list of available courses can be found at: Imagine Edgenuity Course Catalog

Tuition

$350.00 per 0.5 credit course (1 semester long course).

Please contact Elizabeth Spearing at 248-693-5450 to submit payment. Payment must be received before the course(s) can be activated.

This registration must be completed by the student's parent or guardian.

Student's First Namerequired

Student's Last Namerequired

LOCS Student IDrequired

Parent/Guardian Name 1required

Parent/Guardian Name 2required

Parent/Guardian 1 contact numberrequired

Parent/Guardian 2 contact number

Student Phone Numberrequired

Parent/Guardian 1 emailrequired

Parent/Guardian 2 email

Child's Home Schoolrequired

Child's Grade Levelrequired

Student's School Counselorrequired

Virtual Course Selection

Lake Orion Community Schools is utilizing Edgenuity for credit forward courses.

A list of available courses can be found at: Edgenuity Course Catalog

It is strongly recommended that students do not plan on taking one semester of a course virtually and then one semester of a course traditionally. For example, students should not take Virtual Biology A and then take traditional Biology B in school.

Semester for Considerationrequired

Course 1 Title (Semester 1)required

Course 2 Title (Semester 1)

Course 1 Title (Semester 2)required

Course 2 Title (Semester 2)

Policies and Expectations

INSTRUCTIONAL COMPONENTS *

Checking EACH box indicates that you understand and agree to the instructional components.

Teacher of Record: A teacher of record is responsible for providing instruction, determining instructional methods for each pupil, diagnosing learning needs, assessing pupil learning, prescribing intervention strategies and modifying lessons, reporting outcomes, and evaluating the effects of instruction and support strategies. Please note that the teacher of record will NOT be a Lake Orion Community Schools employee. The highly qualified teacher providing content for the course will also only be available remotely via email or possibly phone. Mentor: A mentor is a professional employee of Lake Orion Community Schools, who monitors the student’s progress, ensures the pupil has access to needed technology, is available for assistance, and ensures access to the teacher of record. All virtual learning students will be assigned a LOCS mentor. NCAA: Not all online courses meet NCAA requirements. The student is responsible to make sure each class is acceptable with the college admissions office, scholarship program and NCAA eligibility center (future college athletes). More information is available on the NCAA website: http://eligibilitycenter.org

ATTENDANCE/CREDIT POLICY *

Checking EACH box indicates that you understand and agree to the attendance and credit policy.

Daily “in‐seat” attendance is not required for virtual classes. Upon starting their course, students will be given an expected date of course completion. Student progress will be monitored throughout the course. If student progress significantly varies from the expected completion date, parents will be notified by the LOCS mentor. As these programs are self‐paced, students may finish the course earlier than expected. If the course is not completed in the allotted number of days, the student will earn a failing grade. Students engaging in behavior prohibited by the LOCS student handbook and LOCS district policies may earn a failing grade. Students must have at least one contact per week with their mentor. Contact can be via phone, email, or face-to-face. Students must use their school email to communicate with their teachers and mentor.

ASSESSMENT POLICY *

Checking EACH box indicates that you understand and agree to the assessment policy.

High School Students: All unit tests and the final exam must be taken in a proctored setting at Learning Options High School located within the CERC building. Middle School Students: All unit tests and the final exam must be taken in a proctored setting at the student's school.. Students are responsible for scheduling their proctored assessments with their assigned mentor. The use of personal technology devices or web browsing is prohibited.

Learning in a virtual environment is different than working in a school building. The questions below are intended to offer an opportunity to you as a student and family to determine if a virtual learning environment will meet the student's needs. Please list the three most important reasons your child would like to enroll in virtual learning courses.

Reason 1required

Reason 2required

Reason 3required

How would you rate the student's computer skills?*

Outstanding Very Good Fair Needs assistance

How would you rate the computer proficiency skills of the individual providing the academic at-home support?*

Virtual learning requires time management and organization. How would you rate the student's management and organization skills?*

Outstanding. Organization/Time management is a strong skill set for my child. Very Good. My student is capable with guidance from teachers and staff. Fair. My student will need some strong guidance through each semester. Needs assistance. My student will need a lot of guidance each semester.

Does the student have a current IEP or 504 Plan or request English Learner services?*

Yes No

Electronic Signature*

By checking this box and typing my name below, I am electronically signing this registration. I understand that I must contact Elizabeth Spearing at 248-693-5450 to submit payment. Payment must be received before the course(s) can be activated.

Parent/Guardian First Namerequired

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Parent/Guardian Last Namerequired