Q. Why should I take an online course through LexOne Virtual School?
A. You can take a course not
offered during a semester (including Honors courses), solve a scheduling
conflict, earn more credits during the year, or try a different method
of learning.
Q. Can I enroll myself in LexOne Virtual School?
A. You can download the registration form from this
site(put a link here); however, the form requires the approval/signature
of your high school counselor and parent.
Q. Are LexOne Virtual School courses for credit?
A. Yes, upon successful completion of an online course
a grade report is sent to the high school for posting to the student’s
official transcript.
Q. Do I take the course on my own time or school time?
A. LexOne Virtual School courses are considered a 5th
block; therefore you will be accessing your course after regular
school hours in most cases. If you do have a free time while at
school and have access to a computer there, you could work at that
time.
Q. So, do I need a computer at home?
A. It is highly recommended. If you don’t have
a computer with Internet access at home, you could try the public
library in addition to your school library.
Q. Is there a teacher?
A. Yes, all LexOne Virtual School courses are taught
and graded by highly qualified, fully certified Lexington School
District One teachers.
Q. Will I need to be online at the same time as my teacher?
A. No. When you login to your class, you’ll see
the assignment and instructions your teacher has left for you. You’ll
communicate through e-mail and message boards mostly, but don’t
rule out the telephone. Your teacher will let you know how to communicate.
Q. What about assignments, quizzes, tests, etc.?
A. You will have assignments with specific due dates
that you’ll turn in via email and message boards. LexOne Virtual
School courses also have quizzes and tests that you will take online.
Q. How many LexOne Virtual School courses can I take at
a time?
A. According to district guidelines you are limited
to one online course at a time. There may be exceptions to this
restriction such as for medical reasons.
Q. What if I need to withdraw from a course?
A. Click here to connect to the LexOne Virtual School
Drop Policy (insert link here).
Q. How is my final grade calculated?
A. The grading scale for LexOne Virtual School is the
same grading scale that all Lexington School District One high schools
use.
Q. How hard are LexOne Virtual School courses?
A. Online courses are challenging. In fact, online
courses may require more time and effort than traditional classroom.
Thank you for choosing LexOne Virtual School. As a parent, you
are a very important member of your child’s e-Learning team.
To assist us in providing a quality education to your child, please
consider the following suggestions.
• Access. Know your student’s username and password
so you can access the course.
• Progress. Check your student’s online grade book
at least once a week to see how many assignments have been submitted
and what grades were received for that week.
• Communication. Read the comments made by teachers on the
various assignments by accessing your student’s email outbox.
• Outreach. Contact the instructor or Dr. Jane Brailsford if
you have questions or concerns.
• Experience. Provide a positive working environment where
your student can concentrate and have access to the Internet, a
telephone and a printer.
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