Online Courses
- Academic Information
Online Courses
(OSSD BOT Policy IDCAA - Extended School Year / Correspondence Courses)
The Mississippi Department of Education, Mississippi Virtual Public School (MVPS), has approved online course providers that have been reviewed for alignment to the respective framework. The following guidelines apply:
- A student’s enrollment must have prior approval by the principal and the appropriate screening to be approved for the course;
- Registration must be coordinated by the school counselor, who will be the point of contact. The student nor his/her parent or guardian may register;
- The student may earn a maximum of 4 Carnegie Units towards graduation.
- OSSD does not provide the certified teacher for the online course;
- The cost of the course is to be covered by the student/family. The course provider sets the cost of the course.
The appointed school designees will oversee the development of policies/guideline, registration, and implementation of the MVPS or online courses for the students. Student Participation:
- All students taking an online course must abide by the program’s guidelines. Failure to do so could jeopardize participation in the program and may result in more serious disciplinary actions.
- Students enrolled in an online course will be required to follow the course outline, timeline, for completion of assignments, and testing procedures established by MDE.
- The grade that the online instructor records is the grade that will become part of his/her academic record.
- The OSSD BOT recognizes events that may arise that necessitate the utilization of virtual learning to fulfill the educational obligations of OSSD. Upon recommendation from the Superintendent, the BOT may authorize virtual learning as a method of education in the OSSD. See OSSD BOT Policy IA - Distance Learning.
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