Online Learning

Summer 2013 online and summer school options

• COST:   $350
• DATES:
  • June 24–August 9, 2013 (DLD online courses and health)
  • July 8–August 9, 2013 (Issaquah Summer School session)
  • Registration deadlines
    • Issaquah School District Online Health: June 12
    • DLD Online courses for enrichment/acceleration/grade improvement: June 18 (to begin the online course on June 24)

Grade improvement options (C-, D+, D)

• Issaquah Summer School—in person 5 days a week at Issaquah High School OR
• DLD online course: Those who opt for the DLD online course will be required to attend support sessions three times a week at Issaquah High School. Please complete the high school request for outside credit form and return to your counselor.

Credit recovery options (failed a course)

• Students in need of a course for credit recovery will be enrolled with ISD Summer School in the 5 day- a-week, 5 week program (face to face, not online). Questions about Issaquah School District's summer school program? Please contact Jan Leonard, 425-837-7050.

Enrichment or acceleration options

• DLD online courses will be an option and summer school attendance at Issaquah High School will not be required. However, if the student shows significant lack of progress, he/she will be required to attend the support sessions at Issaquah High School three days a week. Please complete the high school request for outside credit form and return to your counselor.

Issaquah School District Health online

• Health online taught by Issaquah summer school teachers will be offered. Students will earn .5 credit and this course is not considered outside credit. Please submit the summer school registration form.
• In-person orientation required
  • June 18th at 12:00 pm OR 6:00 pm
• Students must be able to take an in-person final exam:
  • Thursday, August 1st at 4:00 pm OR
  • Thursday, August 8th at 10:00 am or 4:00 pm

Important information for online courses

• All students taking an online course will be required to attend an in-person orientation. Online Health dates are listed above. Orientations for students taking DLD online courses will be the week of June 24.
• Midterm and final exams are required to be taken in person at the district proctored by a district employee.
• Final exams will be the week ending August 9.
• Midterms are dependent upon your course—If the course has a midterm, you can expect the midterms to be the weeks of July 15-22. Most Advanced Academics courses have a midterm, Aventa PE has a midterm.

Questions?

Contact Marianne Kaluza, 425-837-7087, or Audrey Winslow at 425-837-7630.

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Overview

Online Learning is a growing part of the education landscape, and the Issaquah School District is developing new strategies for students to take advantage of flexible learning opportunities. Voters approved Tech Levy funds in February 2010 which are helping us expand our options for students.

With the approval of our new Online Learning policy and procedures in August 2010, we are now participating in the OSPI Digital Learning Department (DLD) program which offers OSPI approved online courses and online tutoring to high school and middle school students.

Existing district policies apply for all Online Learning opportunities (registration, drop policy, academic integrity, discipline, technology use, etc.) OSPI approved online courses are granted credit in the same manner as other course offerings in the district. Students are also expected to comply with the OSPI DLD and Online Course Provider policies.

Are you ready for Online Learning?

The quizzes and surveys available on the OSPI DLD website will give you a clearer picture of what it is like to be an online student. Online courses are rigorous and require a time commitment similar to your regular courses.

What are your options?

Various options are available for high school or middle school students interested in a course that is not offered at their school, does not fit in their schedule or is approved by the principal for good cause.

1. OSPI approved Online Courses
   • As part of your six- or eight-period schedule—no cost with mentor support.
   • Outside of your six- or eight-period schedule—offered for a fee with mentor support.
2. Community or Technical College Online Courses. More information...
3. Online Courses not approved by OSPI. More information...
   Note: Beginning with school year 2011-2012, these courses will not be eligible for credit from the District. (This includes BYU online courses—they are not approved by OSPI and will not be accepted by the Issaquah School District.) Only online courses approved by OSPI or Community and Technical Colleges will be eligible for credit from the district unless an exception is approved by the district and principal for good cause.

How do you proceed?

Submit a signed Request for Outside Credit form to your counselor. Once approved by the counselor, the principal must approve the request in order for registration to proceed. The counselor will notify the Online Learning Coordinator who will collect payment, if required, and register you in the course.

Do you have questions about Online Learning?

You can find answers to basic questions about Online Learning on our FAQ page.

Who can you contact for more information?

Call Online Learning Coordinator Marianne Kaluza at 425.837.7087 or e-mail her at kaluzam@issaquah.wednet.edu or Registrar Audrey Winslow at 425.837.7630 or e-mail her at winslowa@issaquah.wednet.edu.