Students may be placed on CCP Probation if:

• Their cumulative college GPA falls below 2.0, or

• They withdraw from two or more courses in one term.

While on probation, students:

• May take only one college course per term.

• Cannot take a course in a subject where they previously earned a D or F.

• Must raise their GPA to 2.0 or higher the following semester of participation or face dismissal.

Students may be dismissed from CCP if they remain on probation for two consecutive college terms (this includes the term that resulted in probation status). After one term of dismissal, the student may appeal to reenter the program by contacting their school counselor and/or the CCP Coordinator.

Appeals:

Students who have been placed on probation or dismissed may appeal within five business days of notification.

• The student may appeal to take a course in the same subject for which they earned a D or F. Or they may appeal to be reinstated to the CCP program after having served 1 term of dismissal.

• To make an appeal, the student must contact their school counselor or the CCP Coordinator and provide a written explanation of why they should be 1) removed from CCP Dismissal or 2) permitted to take a course in the same subject while on CCP Probation.

• Appeals are reviewed based on academic performance, tutoring completion, and extenuating circumstances.

• Decisions will be issued within ten business days and are final.

o   Note: the CCP Probation and CCP Dismissal policy does not alter, supersede, or affect any college policy or procedure on academic probation or dismissal through the college. Students wishing to appeal the college’s policy must do so by following the college’s procedures.

Self-Pay Policy (OptionA)

• Students who elect to self-pay prior to the deadline each semester can elect to earn both high school and college credit or college credit only.

• Students dismissed from CCP may continue taking courses at their own expense (if allowed by the college), but high school credit will not be awarded.

OHVA does not deny credit for students that take post-secondary courses during an expulsion. However, students must be in good standing to participate in College Credit Plus at OHVA.

OHVA students may take courses outside of the “normal school hours” as OHVA is an e-school with courses available any time during the day or week. Therefore, it is within the structure of OHVA for students to take College Credit Plus courses outside of “normal school hours.”  

Students must complete 15 semester hours of Level I courses that may be applied toward a certificate or degree prior to taking Level II courses.

Exceptions:

• Successful completion of a Level I course in a specific subject allows a student to take a Level II course in the same subject prior to completing the 15 semester credit hours.

• The student tests into a Level II course that has a Level I prerequisite as determined by the college/university.

• AP and IB courses can count toward the 15 semester hours when the student attains the required score on the exam covering the coursework. The required score shall be the passing score specified in the standards adopted under section 3333.163 of the Revised Code, in the case of an advanced placement course, or the score specified by the institution of higher education in which the student enrolls that the institution considers sufficient to award college credit for the course, in the case of an international baccalaureate diploma course.

Upon successful completion of 15 semester credit hours of courses under division (1) of this rule, a student may enroll in a Level II course that may be applied toward a certificate or degree.

Non-allowable courses

• An applied course that involves one-on-one private instruction, including but not limited to instruction in instrumental music, voice, or art.

• A course for which the fees, exceed an amount established by the chancellor.

• A study abroad course or similar course,

• Physical education courses.

• A course that is graded on a pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis rather than using letter grades, except for an internship course.

• A remedial, sectarian/religious, or non-college level course.

The majority of students will find a variety of courses to meet their needs. Ohio Virtual Academy offers a well-rounded curriculum with several different courses in English, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, as well as, several elective courses in a variety of disciplines. For students who would like to extend beyond what Ohio Virtual Academy offers, there is the flexible credit option. Flexible credit allows students to earn course credit for graduation. Flexible credit may be earned in the following ways:

• • Testing out

  • University courses not taken through the College Credit Plus program

  • Online or distance learning courses

  • Physical Education

  • Educational Options

  • Independent Studies

Students who do not find their learning plan in the above options will have to work closely with their assigned school counselor to develop a plan of study. All credits earned through the flexible credit option will receive a grade which will be calculated into the student’s GPA and appear on their final transcript.

Students interested in pursuing flex credit will need to contact their assigned school counselor for the flex credit application. Students will need to fill out the application for flexible credit and then submit the completed application to and work with their assigned counselor to develop a learning plan. Students and parents must attend a mandatory meeting with their assigned school counselor, principal, and a teacher of record.  This must be completed prior to the student’s flex credit experience.

 Testing Out Flex Credit Option:

·   Students can only earn a Pass or Fail through the test out option

·   Students must score above 80% on test to earn a P

·   Students will receive a failing grade on their transcripts for any grade of 79% or lower

·   Students will need to take the full version of the course if they do not earn 80% or above on the test-out test

·   Students may earn credit for an Advanced Placement course under the test-out option by scoring a 3 or above on a college board advancement placement examination

·       Students may earn course credit under the test-out option by scoring 684 or above for English 10 and/or Algebra I Ohio End of Course State Test, and a 3 or above for Biology, US History, Geometry, and Government Ohio End of Course State Test, with prior administrative approval.

Flexible Credits may be sought during the regular school year only. Standard deadlines for the school year are as follows:

 All applications for Flexible Credits for the upcoming school year must be submitted to the student’s counselor by May 1st. Summer Flexible credits are not available. Contact the student’s counselor for the following school year due dates.