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Digital Learning Environments at SHHS

With online courses, students are EMPOWERING themselves with flexibility in the traditional school schedule. Science Hill offers online courses to any rising 9^th – 12^th grade student. Online courses may be used to take one extra class per semester, free up an elective spot in the regular school day schedule, or make-up credit for a failed class. Students complete online courses OUTSIDE THE REGULAR SCHOOL DAY using Canvas, and the course is facilitated by a certified SHHS teacher. Students may receive additional face-to-face support through a student requested appointment or through a teacher required meeting. With school administrator approval, if an online course for first-time credit is not offered at SHHS, we are able to provide a limited number of online course opportunities through our partnership with the Niswonger Foundation. Please see a SHHS counselor with questions about the enrollment process, registration deadlines, and procedure/policy for online courses. Give online courses consideration and keep EMPOWERING!

How do I know if online courses are for me? To be the most successful in online courses you should be comfortable with:

• Scheduling time outside of the school day to complete the requirements of your online work, even when life gets busy
• Organizing your work so that you are responsible in meeting deadlines for online assignments
• Asking questions in Canvas and/or seeking face-to-face support of your teacher when you have concerns or misunderstandings

 How do I register for an online course?

• Print and complete the Online Course Registration Form and return to your counselor
  • Blank forms are available from your counselor and each office. Forms are also available in the back of this program
  • This form will not be approved by your counselor without your parent/guardian signature
• Once approved for the online course(s), your counselor will enroll you in the course(s) and notify you that you are enrolled
• You will receive a welcome email from your online course teacher through your JCS student email account/Canvas for SHHS Online Courses or from your Niswonger online course instructor
  • The student is responsible for monitoring your JCS student email/Canvas for communications from the online teacher

What are the online course procedures/policies I should know?

• To avoid being charged a $50 course drop fee, you must remain enrolled in the online course for the duration of the term
• If you drop the course on or after the “drop without penalty” date, you must pay a $50 penalty fee, and you will receive a grade of “F” for the course on your transcript
• Students may take no more than:
  • Two online course credits in the summer term
  • One online course credit in the fall term
  • One online course credit in the spring term
• From Summer through Spring, students may take no more than THREE total online course credits
• Consideration of any exception to the online course procedures/policies may be directed to the school principal, Todd Barnett, or his designee

ONLINE COURSES OFFERED AT SCIENCE HILL

Summer (SU) 2019, Fall (F) 2019, and Spring (SP) 2020

Student athletes should consult with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., SHHS Athletic Director, about eligibility of online courses with the NCAA. Meeting the academic requirements for athletic eligibility is the responsibility of the student.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & WELLNESS

• Lifetime Wellness (1 credit)
  • Offered in SU, F, SP
• Personal Fitness (0.5 credit)
  • Offered in SU, F, SP
  • Typically paired with online Personal Finance (0.5 credit)

BUSINESS, MARKETING, & FINANCE

• Computer Applications (1 credit)
  • Offered in SU, F, SP
• Personal Finance (0.5 credit)
  • Offered in SU, F, and SP
  • Typically paired with online Personal Fitness (0.5 credit)

SOCIAL STUDIES

• US Government (0.5 credit)
  • Offered in SU, F, SP

• Economics (0.5 credit)
  • Offered in SU, F, SP

DRIVER'S EDUCATION

• Driver's Education (0.5 credit)
  • Summer enrollment only
  • Must have learner's permit

FOR MORE INFO Refer to the department course descriptions for more information about online course content

*All online course offerings in the school schedule are dependent on student requests.