On-line School Information
Snohomish School District offers courses designed to assist students in credit retrieval in the certain subject areas. Classes are taken on-line using the APEX curriculum, with certificated teachers monitoring each student’s progress.
Enrollment for courses is available from September through February. CLICK HERE for Registration form.
· ORIENTATION: First Tuesday after registration is turned in. Location: Parkway Campus
· CLASSROOM SCHEDULE: Time and location posted by individual teacher or Tuesday's 4:00-6:30 Parkway Campus.
· COMPUTER LAB/TESTING SCHEDULE: MONDAY-THURSDAY 2:00-4:30
· CLASS COMPLETION: ALL work for credit accrual courses must be completed within 16 weeks of enrollment date or by 2 weeks after second semester if transferring into a classroom setting.
Credit retrieval must be completed within 12 weeks from the Tuesday following enrollment.
Once enrolled go to www.apexvs.com to log on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How do I register?
1. Complete Application with all required signatures. A counselor’s signature is required to verify the student is enrolled in the correct course.
2. Complete Internet Usage Form. A new form is required for night and for summer school.
3. Registration fee – cost is $180 per course for credit retrieval beyond 6 period day and $325 per credit accrual beyond 6 period day. If it falls within your 6 periods there is no charge for the course. Make checks payable to Snohomish School District. Sorry, there can be no refunds.
Completed paperwork and fee may be returned to your school bookkeeper.
Q2. How does a student know if his/her home computer is compatible with the APEX website and curriculum?
Visit http://www.apexlearning.com/systemcheckup to verify compatibility. The website allows you to run a checkup and will direct you to safely download any plug-in software that might be required to fully access the curriculum. If your computer is not compatible or internet access is not available at your home, students can complete all requirements during lab hours listed below.
Q3. When do the students get an APEX log in ID and Password?
ALL students are REQUIRED to attend the first Tuesday after registration is completed for an orientation. (we will send you a conformation of you registration) ID’s, passwords and other course information will be provided to students and parents at orientation. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Q4. Can a student complete all their course work at home, on their own time and schedule?
Students can choose to complete their work at home on their own schedule or at the Parkway computer lab during lab hours. Although the vast majority of teaching is done via the computer, we have found that students are more successful if they blend the computer lessons with interaction with a teacher. Therefore, we do ask that all students visit the school lab to check in with their teacher, hand in work and/or get assistance with their course work. In addition, some of the course assessments will require students to submit written work to their teacher and/or have an assessment proctored by their teacher rather than on-line. Students who are unable to meet the minimum requirement, should make arrangements with the teacher.
Q5. When can a student get started and when does the work need to be completed?
A student can start working from home as soon as they receive their ID and Password (see Q3).
Q6. Can a student take more than one course?
We have had students complete more than one course. However, we ask that students enroll in only one course to start. If the student completes the first course in a timely manner and the student, teacher and parent feels the student has time to complete a second course, we can register the student for a second course at that time. Please discuss each course the student plans to take with student's counselor to ensure the student is enrolled in the correct course. A second course costs $150.
Q7. How are courses graded?
Retrieval Courses receive a pass/fail grade and will be entered on a student’s transcript.
Accelerated or regular credit and AP courses will receive a letter grade.
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