how to have parent approve vlacs course

The parent will receive an e-mail requesting they approve the VLACS course(s) VLACS sends an e-mail to the parents within 48 hours of receiving a course request. The e-mail contains their username, password, and instruction on how to give approval for the course. Parents need to follow the instructions in the e-mail.

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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.

Who can apply to take classes at VLACS?

Any high school, middle school, or elementary student who resides in NH, up to the age of 21, may apply to take classes at VLACS. VLACS will accept high school, middle school, or elementary students that are not residents of NH on a tuition basis.

Does VLACS recognize home education credits?

However, VLACS may waive credit requirements based on work completed as part of a home education program. When a student applies to the full-time program, previous course work and credits will be evaluated during the admissions process. I have never home educated my child. Where can I get more information about home education?

Is VLACS a charter school?

VLACS is a state-approved charter school and public school. Our approval to serve as a school comes directly from the NH State Board of Education, which grants us the ability to award high school diplomas and academic credits.

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.

Is Vlacs free in NH?

VLACS is available to students worldwide. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit, state-approved public charter school. Our programs are available for free to all New Hampshire residents in grades K-12 and under the age of 21. Our school is also available for tuition to all others.

What does Vlacs stand for?

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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.

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.

How do students meet with instructors?

Students also meet with instructors through an online meeting platform for help with lessons and assignments, Discussion Based Assessments, and required Monthly Appointments during which the instructor, student, and parent or guardian meet to discuss student progress.

What is virtual learning academy?

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

What is virtual school?

Virtual schools are available through the Internet and provide students the flexibility of any time, anywhere access to rigorous, personalized education. In the virtual classroom, every student is actively engaged directly with the instructor, thereby offering a comprehensive and thorough understanding of each course taken.

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 to stay on pace in a course?

To help you stay on pace, you need to develop a pace chart for your course. Your instructor will discuss this with you during your Welcome Call.

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.

Do you have to master courses to get credit in VLACS?

All students will be required to master course competencies in order to earn credit from VLACS.

Do assessments have to be done in order?

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. Assessments that are not completed will negatively affect your final course grade.

Technology Support

The Oakland Schools Technology Team would like to welcome you and your family to the Virtual Learning Academy Consortium program! As a participant in the VLAC program, your student will be provided certain technology equipment and internet access to be used for completion of VLAC course-related work and to communicate with program staff.

Calvert Support

For questions related to your Calvert account including student or learning guide password reset, missing courses or links please contact Support by calling 1.866.890.8153 or emailing [email protected].

Equipment Purchase Information

If you are interested in purchasing the technology equipment please contact the Oakland Schools Service Desk at 248.209.2060 for the current price. The purchase price is based as a package price and discounts will not be honored should you not want all the technology. Payment must be made in full, partial payments are not accepted.

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 retake DBAs?

In the customized learning model, students can re-submit anything they need to until they achieve competency. 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.