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2.  Alignment with iNACOL - National Standards of Quality for Online Courses TEKS - Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills  Instructor-Led  Equivalent in instructional rigor and scope to a course that is provided in a traditional classroom setting

3.  A student is eligible to enroll in a course provided by the TxVSN only if the student is younger than 21 years of age on September 1 of the school year has not graduated from high school is otherwise eligible to enroll in public school in Texas

4.  Maximum of 2 courses per semester  Each course must fill a graduation requirement for the student

5.  Research indicates mentoring and monitoring students engaged in online learning is crucial to student success!  Parents play a key role in mentoring and monitoring their student throughout online courses.

6.  Site Coordinator’s (counselor) responsibilities Review READI Survey results with student before enrollment in course Enroll student in course(s) Facilitate student drops or adds Receive student’s final grade

7.  Student and parent responsibilities Student will complete the READI Survey and review results with parent and Site Coordinator (student email address required) Parent will: Monitor/mentor the student to ensure progress Communicate with the instructor at regular intervals or as needed Ensure online access and supplemental materials

8.  Must be taken under the supervision of a school district proctor not related to the student  Dates and locations of proctored exams will be available on the campus website

9.  Student Success Defined: All required course activities and assessments completed A final grade of 70 or better

10.  To help ensure student success: A contract describing the time commitment and other expectations necessary for online course success will be signed by the student and parent

11.  Complete the READI Survey – analyze learning strengths and opportunities for growth  Visit txvsn.org – TxVSN catalog, High Schooltxvsn.org  Decide what course(s) will benefit your graduation plan  Contact your Site Coordinator (counselor) for enrollment  Sign commitment contract (parent and student) prior to enrollment

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