1. DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL

2. Distance Learning Courses
* Are Rigorous and Challenging
Time Consuming
Stimulating and Rewarding
* Require Good Organizational Skills
Responsible Study Skills and Habits
Self–Discipline and Motivation
*Weighted with +1 point for GPA
Needs Internet Access
at Home

3. Distance Learning Approval
Distance Learning Application and Contract
Administration/ Facilitator Approval
Above average performance as indicated by:
Application
Recommendations
Transcript
Standardized test scores
Attendance
Student must follow procedures and meet deadlines for course registration and completion

4. Distance Learning Sources
Virginia Department of Education
Virginia’s Community Colleges

5. Students Skilled Teachers Local Mentors
Pursue academic courses not offered at their regular school
Interact in a global community
Minimal scheduling conflicts
Skilled Teachers
Certified in subject area
Trained for the online teaching environment
Local Mentors
Proctor tests
Answer student questions and monitor progress
Facilitate communication with Virtual Virginia staff

6. Courses Utilize Textbooks Text lessons Audio clips Video segments
Summer Reading Assignments
Textbooks
Text lessons
Audio clips
Video segments
Online discussions

7. AP and DE courses receive a weight of 1 point added to the GPA value
Grades
Virtual Virginia provides a numeric average
Highland determines the letter grade based on current grading scale:
A= 94 – B= 87 – C= 78 – D=70-77
AP and DE courses receive a weight of 1 point added to the GPA value

8. . High School Online Courses World Language Courses Electives
Advanced Placement Courses
World Language Courses
Electives
Full Year/ 1 Credit
Semester/ .5 credit
SAT Prep (Fee of $ 150)
High School Online Courses

9. Getting Started Submit school distance learning application
Become an Early College Scholar
Check prerequisites
Check for summer assignments
Counselor will submit enrollment online
Begin classes first week of school

10. College Board’s AP Courses
Very challenging and demanding
Excellent choice for selective schools
College-level courses taught in high school
College Board’s Advanced Placement Program
AP Exam taken in May
* fee of $84 – Paid by Highland
* Scores of 4 & 5 may earn college credit,
depending on the college

11. To qualify for the Early College Scholars program, a student must:
Have a "B" average (3.0 GPA) or better;
Be pursuing an Advanced Studies Diploma; &
Take and complete college-level course work
i.e., Advanced Placement or dual enrollment)
to earn at least 15 transferable college credits before graduation. l

12. Early College Scholars Agreement.
Early College Scholars
Participating students sign an
Early College Scholars Agreement
including
Parent’s signature
Principal’s signature
Counselor’s signature
Students who meet the terms of the agreement are recognized as Early College Scholars and receive a certificate of recognition from the Governor.

13. * Early College Scholars Department of Education
pays tuition and exam fees for ESC
World Language Courses
have no fees

14. Fees Non-Early College Scholars have a fee of ~ $255 per course.
SAT Prep Course costs $150.
Foreign Language Courses have no fee.

15. World Language Courses
Latin I - IV
AP Latin Literature
Spanish IV
AP Spanish Language
Chinese I - III

16. Virtual Virginia Student Handbook
Virtual Virginia Parental Permission Form
Academic Integrity & Honor Statement
Acceptable Use Policy for Technology Resources
Virtual Virginia Student Participation Agreement
Student Code of Conduct
 Philosophy
 Student Rights & Responsibilities
 Prohibited Behaviors & Consequences

17. Academic Integrity & Honor Statement
.. “we believe that maintaining high standards for academic integrity and honesty contributes to our community of trust”

18. Integrity and Honor
“A commitment to submit original work for evaluation and to neither give nor receive aid on course quizzes, tests, or projects when prohibited by the instructor..”
“Academic Dishonesty involves attempts by students to show possession of knowledge and skills they do not possess through cheating or plagiarizing.”

19. Acceptable Use of Technology
All students are expected to conduct communications in a professional and respectful manner.
Inappropriate language or behavior will result in disciplinary action and possible termination from the course
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.

20. Technology Use
Communication within distance learning course management systems is not private!
Pager, , discussion board, chat, blog, and other communication tools provided by distance learning programs is subject to monitoring without prior notice!

21. Dual Enrollment Courses
College Credit
is awarded for college courses successfully completed by the student.
High School Credit
is awarded for pre-approved college courses successfully completed by the student.

22. High School Student Enrollment
Full time high school students
Part-time college students
Taking courses based on their special interest or ability area
Dual enrollment students
take classes at the high school
Concurrent enrollment students
take classes at the college campus.

23. Requirements 1. Application for Admission
Separate application for each college
Online or paper applications
2. Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates
Parents complete and sign
3. Approval Letter
Signed by the principal or counselor
4. Qualifying test scores
College Preparedness Test
Appropriate SAT/ACT scores

24. Qualifying Test Scores
College Preparedness Test or SAT Scores
Dabney Lancaster Community College
Online Placement Test on Campus
at Highland with paper test
SAT: Verbal – 480 Math
Blue Ridge Community College
SAT: Verbal – 530 Math - 520

25. Tuition Rates Payment is made at time of registration
VCCS Tuition and fees for
~ $85 - $90 per credit hour
~ $ 265 for 3-credit hour class
Southwest Community College has charged 20% of the tuition fee for Highland dual enrollment students
for US History
Payment is made at time of registration
Students have the responsibility of buying books, costs will vary.

26. Distance Learning Courses
Delivery Modes
Internet
Students may work on course at any time with web access
Illuminate
Teacher is in classroom at scheduled time to teach students via the Internet
Live audio and video
Teacher is in classroom at scheduled time while students are able to watch on screen, converse with instructor, and use Blackboard for assignment submission
Video or DVD
Teacher lecture has been taped, students use book for reading, answering questions, and study for tests.

27. Highland Students Have taken courses from
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
College Composition MWF at 1:00 – 1:50
Political Science MWF at 12:00 – 12:50
Psychology and Speech TTH at 12:30 – 1:45
Health Courses online
Southwest Community College
US History Video
Economics and Computers Online
Blue Ridge Community College
BR Tech Prep Online
Business, Computer, and other courses
Mountain Empire and Danville Community Colleges

28. Take a Dual Enrollment Class
1. Select course(s) fitting your program of study, interest area, or college program.
Complete the Highland High School Distance Learning Contract.
3. Write a letter to the principal requesting permission to take the course for dual enrollment credit.

29. Submit application to the college.
Submit a Record Release Form to guidance to send transcript to college.
Take the college placement test; and
meet all college requirements.
7. Register for class(es).
8. Pay for the class(es).

30. . 9. Buy required textbooks.
10. Begin, attend classes and complete assignments according to the class syllabus and schedule of the college.
Attend class on all days scheduled by the college even if HHS is closed.
Daily attendance is expected at HHS for all courses, even when the college is on break.
Failure to meet attendance policy at HHS may result in loss of high school credit.

31. Transcripts
Request that the college send a transcript with final grades to HHS.
Seniors must submit a request to the providing college to send a transcript to his/her college of post secondary attendance.
Upon successful completion of the class, Highland County School Board may reimburse 50% of the tuition cost if the budget allows.

32. Successful Distance Learning Students
Practice strong work and study skills
Are able to stay on task
Maintain regular schedules of logging, reading, and completing assignments
Commit to working outside of school hours including days off
Work independently with self-discipline and self-motivation

33. Distance Learning Classes
Remember
Distance Learning Classes
Are Rigorous and Challenging
Stimulating and Rewarding
Require Responsibility
Good Organizational Skills
Self – Discipline
Extra Time
Need Internet Access at Home
Seize the opportunity