Summer

Summer school is an 8 week commitment, with classes beginning 6/16/14 and ending 8/8/14. Students should dedicate 3-5 hours daily to their NCVPS coursework during the condensed summer session. It is strongly recommended that students only access one NCVPS course during the summer session. Students enrolled in NCVPS summer coursework may be required to attend daily lab sessions (Monday-Thursday) at the high school campus closest to their summer residence. Transportation will not be provided. Students must adhere to EOC/CTE testing requirements.

Submitting this application does not guarantee enrollment into the requested course.

You should receive notification from both the school and NCVPS teacher within 2 weeks of the beginning of the semester.

Student Name: ______School: ______Grade:___Student Number:______

CONTACT INFORMATION: (All students MUST use their NHCS provided email for NCVPS coursework)

Student NHCS Email: Student Phone:______Counselor: ______

Parent/GuardianName: ______Email: ______Phone: ______

ADVISEMENT FOR STUDENT ATHLETES: The NCAA has very strict guidelines regarding credit for courses taken online. Some online credit recovery courses may not be approved by the NCAA. Be sure to consult with your high school’s athletic director and your guidance counselor to determine if the online course that you are considering is approved for credit by the NCAA.

ADVISEMENT FOR STUDENTS CONSIDERING THE ARMED FORCES: Each branch of the military has different guidelines regarding credit for courses taken online. Before enrolling in any online class, be sure to consult with your school guidance counselor and your local recruiter to determine if the online coursework that you are considering is recognized.

STUDENT:

Course requested: ______Alternate Course______

Why do you want to take an NCVPS course during the summer? ______

*Visit ncvps.org for listing of available courses

What is your previous experience with NCVPS courses?

_____This would be my first online course

_____I’ve taken an online course before but didn’t pass it

_____ I’ve passed online courses before

By initialing the following statements, I, ______(student), agree to comply with the expectations established by New Hanover County Schools.

_____Log into your online course daily (Monday –Friday)

_____Dedicate the recommended time to your online coursework each day: Summer (3-5 hours)

_____Adhere to NHCS expectations regarding acceptable use of technology (Policy 7188)

_____Communicate weekly with your online instructor via IM, phone, email, or other messaging tools

_____Maintain expected pace in your online course as described by your course syllabus

_____Maintain the assigned username/password issued by your E-Learning Advisor (don’t change it)

_____ Use your NHCS provided email for all NCVPS related emailing ()

_____ Attend lab sessions as assigned by your E-Learning Advisor and Virtual Academy Coordinator

_____Alert the Virtual Academy Coordinator and/or E-Learning Advisor if you are experiencing difficulty in your course

Student Signature:______Date: ______

PARENT/GUARDIAN:

As the parent/guardian of ______, I understand that my child is requesting enrollment into an online course. Regular access to a computer with internet is critical for successful completion of the online coursework.

Parent Signature: ______Date: ______

*Completed application should be submitted to the front office at your school*

Office Use Only:

Date received by Counseling Office: ______Received by: ______

To be completed by school personnel.

COUNSELOR:

Please check all that apply: IEP 504 ESL AIG

If applicable, which lab session will the student attend? 8-11am 12-3pm

Which lab location? Ashley Hoggard Laney NHHS Mosley

*See guidelines below

If applicable, rationale for student attending campus other than home campus.______

*See Locations below

If applicable, principal’s approval for off-campus access: (principal’s signature) ______

Rationale for off-campus setting: ______

Will the course require an EOC/CTE exam? Yes No

Comments:______

Counselor Signature: ______Date______

(Counselors, forward completed application to ELA for approval/enrollment into course)

ELA:

Student application approved: Yes No Date enrolled into NCVPS course: ______

Comments: ______

ELA Signature: ______Date: ______

(ELA, forward completed application to Data Manager for scheduling in PowerSchool)

*Please fax a copy of the completed application to Wendy Kraft at (910)254-4311 for any student’s assigned to labs other than at home campus.

Virtual Academy Coordinator:

___Introduce yourself to the student and discuss communication expectations

___Provide username/password to student

___ Provide Student Welcome Letter

___ Provide Parent Welcome Letter via email

___ Contact NCVPS instructor to establish communication plans

___ Provide copy of completed application to Counselor for their records

___ File this application in the student’s portfolio (maintained in the NCVPS lab)

Virtual Academy Coordinator Signature: ______Date:______

*Guidelines for on-campus/off campus requirements:

On-Campus: The following students would be required to attend daily lab sessions in the NCVPS lab: (school-specific guidelines may apply)

credit recovery course

1st time taking NCVPS course (may be eligible for off-campus coursework following a 2 week evaluation)

previously unsuccessful in an NCVPS course

Off-Campus: At principal’s discretion, the following students may access their NCVPS coursework in an off-campus setting:

student’s who have successfully completed one or more NCVPS courses

**Location: The NCVPS Summer School lab will operate on each of the 4 traditional high school campuses and at Mosley PLC. If required to attend daily lab sessions on-campus, students may request to attend a campus closest to their summer domicile. The ELA from the home school must inform the ELA and Virtual Academy Coordinator at the receiving school. A copy of the completed application should be faxed to the receiving school. This process is available for the summer session only.

For more information, contact:

Wendy Kraft, Supervisor of Online Learning, New Hanover County Schools, (910)254-4235 or

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