Online Course Policy for Yadkin County Schools
Yadkin County Schools encourages all students to reach their full potential. In order to compete in the ever-changing global economy, school systems must provide students with a myriad of learning opportunities delivered through a multitude of avenues. These avenues include, but are not limited to: the traditional classroom, community and four year college opportunities, and various online courses. YCS sees the potential traditional learning experiences have when paired with non-traditional learning opportunities. It is the goal of this policy to outline the most effective means to conduct these courses so that student achievement increases through participation in the online opportunities.
Online Course Offerings:
1. The online course(s) must be approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education, as well as, the Yadkin
County Schools’ Board of Education.
2. The superintendent’s designee shall approve all online course offerings.
3. An online course must be aligned with the North Carolina Essential Standards if the course is a high
school course.
4. Online course descriptions shall be made available to parents and students prior to registration.
5. Grading for online courses will follow the Yadkin County Schools’ Grading Policy.
e Course Participants:
1. A student wishing to take an online course must make this request prior to enrolling in a course.
2. Any students taking an online course must have a signed Acceptable Use Policy on file at their school site.
3. A student wishing to take an online course must have a history of demonstrating the required level of skills,
motivation, and commitment to learn online.
4. Students and parents/guardians may be responsible for any/all cost to the school/district if the student
drops the online course after the course drop deadline or is dropped by the instructor for inactivity.
Course Guidelines
1. The course must be part of the student’s comprehensive course of study.
2. The course must not currently be available to the student at the student’s school.
3. The course must be approved by the cooperating institution.
4. The student must contact the cooperating institution and complete all admission and registration or other
requirements as requested by the community college or NCVPS. The student must provide his or her own
transportation, be responsible for any fees and follow all rules, regulations and calendars as set by the
cooperating institution. Both institutions must receive a copy of the Enrollment form.
5. The student will be responsible for requesting that an official transcript be mailed as evidence of course
completion directly to the base school. The course will be added to the student’s transcript upon completion
of the course. An Incomplete (I) will be noted until the official grade is received. If a transcript is not
received, the grade will convert from an I to an F, and an F will be calculated on the transcript. Once
a student is enrolled, the course cannot be dropped without the permission of the principal/designee and
proper procedures of the cooperating institution being followed. Any cost incurred after the deadline for
dropping the course will be the responsibility of the student.
6. The student must take community college or NCVPS secondary courses for graded credit in order to earn a
high school credit.
7. Quality points will be calculated as defined in the Yadkin County High School Curriculum Guide.
Ø Students will receive one-half extra quality point for Community College courses.
Ø A/P courses will earn one extra quality point upon successful completion of the course and taking the AP exam
See attached file for additional information on Distance Learning opportunities.