{"id":3975,"date":"2017-08-03T18:48:06","date_gmt":"2017-08-03T18:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hallco.org\/newboe\/?page_id=3975"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:29:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T15:29:22","slug":"ecourses-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hallco.org\/web\/ecourses-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"eCourses FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-w506dj-7a65e56a2b3c14bc8b632b072b5704f9\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-w506dj-7a65e56a2b3c14bc8b632b072b5704f9{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-w506dj-7a65e56a2b3c14bc8b632b072b5704f9 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-w506dj-7a65e56a2b3c14bc8b632b072b5704f9 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-w506dj-7a65e56a2b3c14bc8b632b072b5704f9 av-special-heading-h2  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_toggle_container  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  >eCourses FAQ<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mer9w1gc-6e2d4be61e1cb92557232f70ab87c786  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-d0d914ccf6886a84f0015557b7fa0f50' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"WHAT ECOURSES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: WHAT ECOURSES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: WHAT ECOURSES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE?\">WHAT ECOURSES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><p><strong>Health<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>Semester Course<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Personal Fitness<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>Semester Course<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spanish 1-2<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>Yearlong Course<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Spanish 1-4 (Honors)<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>yearlong Course<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Advanced 6<sup>th<\/sup> grade Math<\/strong><\/em><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em><br \/>\nby teacher recommendation only<br \/>\n<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-3f21fdbae98145c97546d1aecf40e0cf' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER TAKING AN ECOURSE?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER TAKING AN ECOURSE?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER TAKING AN ECOURSE?\">WHY SHOULD I CONSIDER TAKING AN ECOURSE?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><p>eCourses build computer technology and higher-order thinking skills that are critical for success in today&#8217;s digital age. Students of eCourses are looking for a high-quality, technology-based alternative to their current learning environment, enjoy flexibility in their school schedule, and seek an academically rigorous high school education.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>Availability\n<ul>\n<li>Course materials and assignments are available 24\/7 with Internet access.<\/li>\n<li>All course materials are available in one place, with in Canvas learning management system.<\/li>\n<li>Students use communication tools to contact instructor at any time.<\/li>\n<li>Instructors have online office hours during class periods and before\/after school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility\n<ul>\n<li>Students have more options for classes which may not be offered at their school.<\/li>\n<li>When face-to-face classes are full, eCourses may still be an option.<\/li>\n<li>eCourses are available any period of the day.<\/li>\n<li>eCourses can be taken as an extra class, from home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Acceleration\n<ul>\n<li>Students are permitted to work at ahead of the expected pace accomplish academic goals faster.<\/li>\n<li>On an accelerated schedule, students can complete a yearlong course in one semester. \u00a0This allows for two yearlong courses to be completed in one year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Preparation for college \/ workforce\n<ul>\n<li>Many colleges now use online courses for core classes.<\/li>\n<li>Many jobs require online training.<\/li>\n<li>Students learn to communicate effectively using Web 2.0 tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*the list above applies to high school students only<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-41338e32b0a4fddeeb16475666a48290' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"AM I ELIGIBLE TO TAKE AN ECOURSE?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: AM I ELIGIBLE TO TAKE AN ECOURSE?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: AM I ELIGIBLE TO TAKE AN ECOURSE?\">AM I ELIGIBLE TO TAKE AN ECOURSE?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><ul>\n<li>Students in grades 6-12 are eligible to take Modern Language eCourses. \u00a0Health and Personal Fitness eCourses are available for students in grades 8-12.<\/li>\n<li>Advanced 6<sup>th<\/sup> grade math is available for 6<sup>th<\/sup> grades who are recommended by their 5<sup>th<\/sup> grade math teacher.*Adv 6th\u00a0grade math is available to 5th-graders who are recommended by their math teachers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-daac11f4f3b190cb160b99ebde01812e' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"ARE ECOURSES RIGHT FOR ME?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: ARE ECOURSES RIGHT FOR ME?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: ARE ECOURSES RIGHT FOR ME?\">ARE ECOURSES RIGHT FOR ME?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><p>Students who have a high probability of success generally display the following characteristics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-motivated and exhibit characteristics of maturity\n<ul>\n<li>Students must be willing to take responsibility for their learning.<\/li>\n<li>Students follow a pacing guide to stay on track.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Possess reading and writing skills at or above their current grade level\n<ul>\n<li>Most communication with the teacher and classmates is written.<\/li>\n<li>Students must be able to understand and follow specific written instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Willing to ask the teacher for help\n<ul>\n<li>Regularly scheduled office hours are available for teachers to speak with students.<\/li>\n<li>Online class meetings are held for instruction and student questions.<\/li>\n<li>Students must actively seek help when there is a question.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Exhibit organizational and time management skills\n<ul>\n<li>Students are required to take notes for use throughout the course.<\/li>\n<li>Students must follow weekly plans closely to not fall behind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Basic Technical Skills\n<ul>\n<li>Students must be familiar with Google Drive, word processing, recording audio, Internet navigation, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Access to computer and Internet (outside the regular school day schedule)\n<ul>\n<li>For students not taking an eCourse during the school day, access to a computer and Internet must be provided by the parent\/guardian of the student.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Good Study Environment\n<ul>\n<li>Whether taking an eCourse at school or from home, students must have a good study environment which is quiet, comfortable, and free of distractions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-f875ed18685ab734cf585f5ee2c15d60' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"WHAT ARE EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: WHAT ARE EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: WHAT ARE EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS?\">WHAT ARE EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><ul>\n<li>Students of eCourses are expected to attend and participate in their courses as in face-to-face classes. \u00a0For optimal success, students should access their course(s) and submit work daily. \u00a0Each course contains a weekly plan for students to follow. \u00a0Students may work ahead of the expected pace, but must not fall behind.<\/li>\n<li>All course work must be submitted by due dates listed in each course to avoid penalty.<\/li>\n<li>Students are expected to spend 4-5 hours each week, per course, on coursework. \u00a0If students are on an accelerated pace, to enable completion of two semester courses during one semester, 8-10 hours of coursework is expected each week.<\/li>\n<li>Students are expected to maintain high standards of academic integrity. \u00a0Refer to Academic Integrity section.<\/li>\n<li>Personal Fitness only: Students are expected to spend approximately 2-3 hours of physical activity and 2 hours of online work each week.<\/li>\n<li>Summer Courses: Due to the shortened nine-week term, summer sessions require 8-10 hours of coursework each week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-fe49b4dfccc6d0a9a3894e152785926f' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"WILL I HAVE A \u201cREAL\u201d TEACHER?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: WILL I HAVE A \u201cREAL\u201d TEACHER?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: WILL I HAVE A \u201cREAL\u201d TEACHER?\">WILL I HAVE A \u201cREAL\u201d TEACHER?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><ul>\n<li>Yes. eCourse instructors are Hall County teachers.<\/li>\n<li>Teachers provide feedback on student work and maintain regular contact with students.<\/li>\n<li>Teachers are available in online conferences and via messaging tools to provide one-on-one and small-group instruction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mer9tzj6-d26adc0f607801e9de50692caf0f476b' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"WHERE WILL I ATTEND CLASS?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: WHERE WILL I ATTEND CLASS?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: WHERE WILL I ATTEND CLASS?\">WHERE WILL I ATTEND CLASS?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><ul>\n<li>Students will be assigned a location to attend during a provided class period at their school.<\/li>\n<li>Scheduling is flexible to allow for students to take an eCourse as an extra class outside the school day. (<em>This does not apply to Adv 6<sup>th<\/sup> grade math<\/em>.)<\/li>\n<li>Students may work anywhere there is internet availability (school, home, etc.).<\/li>\n<li><span data-ogsb=\"yellow\">Adv 6th grade math\u00a0students will have a point person\/teacher from your school that will inform students where and when they will work in the course.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mer9uwxt-eed0817362d5fa29e7955c496897071f' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"WHAT TYPE OF ASSIGNMENTS WILL I COMPLETE?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: WHAT TYPE OF ASSIGNMENTS WILL I COMPLETE?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: WHAT TYPE OF ASSIGNMENTS WILL I COMPLETE?\">WHAT TYPE OF ASSIGNMENTS WILL I COMPLETE?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><ul>\n<li>All assignments are submitted online and assess the same curricular standards as in other classroom environments.<\/li>\n<li>Students complete multiple types of assignments which include, but are not limited to, speaking\/writing assessments, quizzes and tests, creative projects and discussion-based assessments<\/li>\n<li>Students take a final exam at the end of each course.<\/li>\n<li>Personal Fitness only: Students are required to wear an activity tracker on a daily basis. The Polar activity tracker will be on loan to the students. This will track daily physical activity as well as workout sessions. Parents will need to sign an agreement to replace the equipment if it is lost or damaged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-715df2eca87a66d1fe6f2592be41556b' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"WHAT IS ACADEMIC HONESTY?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: WHAT IS ACADEMIC HONESTY?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: WHAT IS ACADEMIC HONESTY?\">WHAT IS ACADEMIC HONESTY?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><p>One important aspect of a student&#8217;s education process is to learn honesty in all endeavors. This includes academic honesty. \u00a0Students are ultimately responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is authentic, with the work or ideas of others fully and correctly acknowledged. Academic dishonesty is giving or receiving information when students are expected to be working individually, plagiarism (to take and use as one&#8217;s own writings or ideas of someone else) and other related acts. Repeated violations of the code will result in referral to an administrator.<\/p>\n<p>The following situations are examples of academic dishonesty:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Misrepresenting someone else&#8217;s work as a student\u2019s own<\/li>\n<li>Giving answers to specific questions from a test to others<\/li>\n<li>Plagiarism (to take and use as one&#8217;s own writing or ideas of someone else which includes use of an online translator)<\/li>\n<li>Purposefully looking at someone else&#8217;s work while completing an assignment<\/li>\n<li>Copying or submitting someone else&#8217;s work<\/li>\n<li>Furnishing false or unverifiable information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-d42cb8c0943e3f2bdd8cec835d01cd5c' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO TAKE AN ECOURSE?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO TAKE AN ECOURSE?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO TAKE AN ECOURSE?\">HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO TAKE AN ECOURSE?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><ul>\n<li>Enrollment \u00a0in eCourses is free for students of Hall County schools. \u00a0There is no cost for eCourses taken either during the school day or after school. \u00a0Out-of-district students must pay tuition. \u00a0See the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/a\/hallco.org\/file\/d\/0B27xVx0iOXpmSzh6ajFGMFhaNFk\/view?usp=sharing\">Out-of-District Admission Application<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-6a41031d20bcb7f99c26286c60087f9d' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"HOW ARE GRADES AND CREDITS REPORTED?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: HOW ARE GRADES AND CREDITS REPORTED?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: HOW ARE GRADES AND CREDITS REPORTED?\">HOW ARE GRADES AND CREDITS REPORTED?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><ul>\n<li>Current course average and individual assignment grades are visible on the Student Grades page in Canvas. \u00a0At the end of each term, grades are entered into Infinite Campus for reporting on Progress Reports and Report Cards. \u00a0At the end of each semester, final grades are calculated. \u00a0The final grade is then added to the student transcript in Infinite Campus.<\/li>\n<li>To see up-to-date grades and teacher feedback on assignments, parents can create a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1xC4xAf5IB1RaNuWRMamj2LnLP-VTCRYd0s0QURXdRmE\/edit?usp=sharing\">Parent Observer Account<\/a>\u00a0in Canvas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-ff72323701d1cdf0ac8eeb601f120a11' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"WHAT MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE AN ECOURSE?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: WHAT MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE AN ECOURSE?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: WHAT MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE AN ECOURSE?\">WHAT MATERIALS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE AN ECOURSE?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><ul>\n<li>Reliable Internet access<\/li>\n<li>Device with word processing and internet browsing capabilities (desktop\/laptop computer, mobile device with screen large enough to read long passages of text)<\/li>\n<li>Microphone and Headphones\/Speakers<\/li>\n<li>Updated computer software (internet browser, flash player, media player, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Notebook for taking notes is essential, just as in other classroom settings.<\/li>\n<li>Personal Fitness only: Students are required to wear an activity tracker on a daily basis. The Polar activity tracker will be on loan to the students. This will track daily physical activity as well as workout sessions. Parents sign an agreement to replace the equipment if it is lost or damaged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-8c4c2f244532a3b9981097a2914cef49' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"HOW CAN I SUPPORT MY CHILD WHILE TAKING AN ECOURSE?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: HOW CAN I SUPPORT MY CHILD WHILE TAKING AN ECOURSE?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: HOW CAN I SUPPORT MY CHILD WHILE TAKING AN ECOURSE?\">HOW CAN I SUPPORT MY CHILD WHILE TAKING AN ECOURSE?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><ul>\n<li>eCourse instructors invite parents to take an active role in the academic success of their children. \u00a0As in other learning environments, parents have an extremely important role.<\/li>\n<li>Before enrolling in an eCourse, parents should speak with the student\u2019s counselor to determine if an online class is a good environment for the learner.<\/li>\n<li>Once enrolled, parents should encourage the student to actively participate in the course and monitor progress.<\/li>\n<li>To see up-to-date grades and teacher feedback on assignments, parents can create a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1xC4xAf5IB1RaNuWRMamj2LnLP-VTCRYd0s0QURXdRmE\/edit?usp=sharing\">Parent Observer Account<\/a>\u00a0in Canvas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-990b59d4aea8be7b0c2a3519ee234e61' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"CAN ECOURSES BE TAKEN OVER THE SUMMER?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: CAN ECOURSES BE TAKEN OVER THE SUMMER?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: CAN ECOURSES BE TAKEN OVER THE SUMMER?\">CAN ECOURSES BE TAKEN OVER THE SUMMER?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><ul>\n<li>Health and Spanish eCourses are offered during the summer. The summer term is an intense session which requires students to work at an accelerated pace to complete one semester (.5 credit) during the nine week period. \u00a0Students can expect to spend 8-10 hours each week on coursework. \u00a0Students may work ahead of the expected pace, but must meet all course requirements before the summer term deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-5a8317b55c2db68c3af3b986446da011' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"HOW DO I REGISTER FOR AN ECOURSE?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: HOW DO I REGISTER FOR AN ECOURSE?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: HOW DO I REGISTER FOR AN ECOURSE?\">HOW DO I REGISTER FOR AN ECOURSE?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><ul>\n<li>Students interested in eCourses need to speak with a Counselor or Assistant Principal at their school. \u00a0Once the online environment is determined to be suitable for a particular student, the Counselor or Assistant Principal can complete the enrollment process. (<em>Adv 6<sup>th<\/sup> grade math students must be recommended for the eCourse by their math teacher<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>Since enrollment occurs at the beginning of each semester, students must speak with the appropriate individual at their school before the semester begins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-dde6c46dc36311c4a60a86fa52481027' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-16' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"CAN STUDENTS DROP AN ECOURSE?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: CAN STUDENTS DROP AN ECOURSE?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: CAN STUDENTS DROP AN ECOURSE?\">CAN STUDENTS DROP AN ECOURSE?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-16' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><ul>\n<li>As with any other Hall County course taken for Carnegie credit, the student has five school days after enrollment to drop an eCourse without penalty. After five days, the course may not be dropped or changed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-364b3e5dbf376799a42ef0543ad878e4' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-17' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"CAN I TAKE AN ECOURSE FROM OUTSIDE THE HALL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: CAN I TAKE AN ECOURSE FROM OUTSIDE THE HALL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: CAN I TAKE AN ECOURSE FROM OUTSIDE THE HALL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?\">CAN I TAKE AN ECOURSE FROM OUTSIDE THE HALL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-17' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><ul>\n<li>Yes. \u00a0Out-of District student tuition is $250 per 0.5 credit (semester) course.<\/li>\n<li>See the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/131iQ1gI3xgE6pOpWzXeACdnb1cY6DYKP\/view\">Out-of-District Admission Application<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mer9vmtf-926e3713d1f16d7d5217cca88d67c5e8' ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-18' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler  av-title-above '  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"WHAT TYPE OF ASSESSMENTS?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: WHAT TYPE OF ASSESSMENTS?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: WHAT TYPE OF ASSESSMENTS?\">WHAT TYPE OF ASSESSMENTS?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-18' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-18' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color ' ><p>Students take a final exam at the end of the course <span data-ogsb=\"yellow\">(this does not apply to Adv 6th grade math)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3975","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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