how to aprove a course on vlacs

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Can I take a full course load at VLACS?

If a student’s ultimate goal is to return to their local school, they may take a full course load (i.e. up to six credits in an academic year) at VLACS without applying to our full-time program.

How do I graduate from VLACS?

Students who would like to graduate from VLACS may apply to VLACS full-time program. Students may also pursue college credit while still in high school through our dual-credit partnering programs with colleges and universities. How does VLACS develop its curriculum? VLACS purchases most of our course curriculum from vetted course providers.

How do I prepare my child for a VLACS course?

Your child should plan at least five to eight hours per course, per week to complete VLACS courses. Study Space: Provide a quiet place where your child has access to the Internet, a telephone, and a printer. Password Access: Know your student’s username and password.

Why choose VLACS?

Since its inception, VLACS has provided students and schools options to reduce drop-out rates, provide greater scheduling flexibility, expand course offerings, and offer credit recovery options. We also served as a learning option for students during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Does Vlacs offer AP classes?

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How do I drop a class on Vlacs?

The first 28 days you are in a VLACS course is the “grace period.” You may contact your instructor to drop the course with “no grade” during that period. If, at the end of the “grace period,” you have not completed the required lessons for the first four weeks, your instructor may remove you from the class.

What does Vlacs stand for?

Virtual Learning Academy Charter SchoolThe Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS) is an established and respected leader in customized, online learning. Our customized approach to teaching and learning helps elementary, middle, high school, and adult learners earn their diploma and learn new skills. VLACS is available to students worldwide.

Why is academic integrity important to VLACS?

Academic integrity is very important to VLACS; therefore, students agree to submit authentic work, not copied from another student or from another source without citing that source.

How long is a 1.0 credit course?

A 1.0 credit course is normally completed in 36 weeks ; a 0.5 credit course in 18 weeks. You may work faster but must maintain the minimum pace. The first 28 days you are in a VLACS course is the “grace period.”. You may contact your instructor to drop the course with “no grade” during that period.

How long does it take to get a response from a course?

Course Policies. You will receive a response within 24-48 hours. You are strongly encouraged to do all your assessments in the order they are presented to you; completing them out of order will make your course more difficult and may give you a false impression of your overall progress in completing your course.

What is individualized course?

Individualized. Courses allow students to select subjects based on needs, interests, or talents. Some students may wish to take their electives through online courses, while others may want to enrich themselves by taking a dive deeper into a subject that interests them.

What is flexible course?

While a course is a pre-set package of online reading, video, audio, and interactive activities with assessments, students can customize their pace to determine the amount of time they want to spend on the course and the amount of work they’ll have to do each week to get there.

Can students take DBAs?

Students can take and re-take DBAs as often as they need to and are encouraged to use their notes to answer questions. They can do the same with assessments and get as much or as little help as they need from their instructors.

How many courses are required for VLACS?

If an applicant is only taking courses through VLACS, they must enroll in a minimum of three courses, with one course being in a core academic area (Math, English, Science, Social Studies, World Language). If enrolled in courses at another school, students must enroll in a minimum of one course in a core academic area.

How to contact Vlacs?

You may also contact us at (603) 778-2500, and the operator will direct you to the appropriate staff person.

How is VLACS funded?

VLACS is funded through the New Hampshire’s Education Trust Fund, which exists solely to benefit NH’s charter schools. State law gives the NH Legislature the authority and job to fund the state’s charter schools.

What should I consult with my admissions counselor?

In regard to which course (s) to take, students should consult the course requirements (MS) and graduation requirements (HS) to determine selections. If students are still unsure, they should wait until their Admissions Plan Meeting when they will discuss course selections with their Admissions Counselor.

Why does it take so long to get into college?

The process may take longer for a variety of reasons, including: 1) If they are not yet enrolled in courses; 2) If they are struggling to meet admissions goals; 3) If the admissions team is waiting for their transcript; 4) If they haven’t yet attended an Information Session or Admission Plan Meeting.

What is virtual learning academy?

Virtual Learning Academy Charter School is New Hampshire’s first statewide online high school.

Why can't high school students take advanced placement classes in New Hampshire?

Many NH high school students cannot take advanced placement or specialized classes because their school district cannot afford the course or there is not enough student interest for a school district to justify funding a course.