Enrollment Process for Virtual Students
Several items have changed since the beginning of the school year. This article will answer many of your questions.
by Emily Snyder
The Hugoton Learning Academy Student Handbook has been updated to reflect the recent interest in our virtual program. Please take note of the changes, as pulled from our student handbook.
All students, 7th to 12th grades, living within the state of Kansas are eligible to apply for admission to the HLA. The application process will include completing an application for admission, three written recommendations (one from a parent/guardian, one from a community business representative, and one from a school representative), and a written interview questionnaire. The applications can be found on our "Forms" tab through this website.
All full time/traditional aged students will be enrolled in at least five classes, which may include a mix of required and elective classes.
All fees are to be paid upon enrollment.
Before September 17, 2010:
Text and Service fee………………………………..$30.00
Total: $30.00
After September 20, 2010:
Curriculum licensing fee…………………………..$300.00
Text and service fee…………………………………$30.00
Total: $330.00
**Enrollment fee’s will not be refunded, unless student was not accepted past their individual trial period.
Virtual School Requirements – Traditional Aged Students
At the HLA, parents play an essential role in ensuring students’ success, achievement and accountability. Serving as Learning Coaches, parents (or their designees) are responsible for their student’s day-to-day activities. The Learning Coach typically provides support, but far less daily supervision.
In order to be considered as a full time virtual student, the student’s parent or guardian and the student themselves must agree to the following:
- Supervise your child's work.
- Provide support and encouragement.
- Maintain communication with instructors
- Monitor progress through instructor contact.
- Hold your child responsible for completing course work.
- Oversee the care of school materials.
- Bring your student to all testing sessions. (Requirement of admission to HLA)
- Maintain a steady Internet connection over the course of the school semesters. (Requirement of admission to HLA)
Virtual School Requirements – Non-traditional Students
Students above the age of 18 are considered non-traditional students. In order to be considered for enrollment the student must agree to the following:
- Maintain communication with instructors/HLA staff.
- Monitor progress through instructor contact.
- Hold yourself responsible for completing course work.
- Be present at the HLA for final exams, requirement for admission.
- Maintain a steady Internet connection over the course of the school semesters, requirement for admission.
Enrollment
The 2010-2011 school year open enrollment will end September 17, 2010. Enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year will begin April 1, 2011.
All students are required to fill out the Enrollment Form and Entrance Interview Questionnaire. Students will not be considered enrolled if both documents are not completely filled out and signed.
All out of district traditional aged students (both onsite and virtual) who wish to apply after the enrollment period will go through the same application process. (Virtual out of district student enrollment fees will change after the end of the current school year enrollment period. Please see the “Fees” section for additional information.) If student meets criteria, based on their Entrance Interview Questionnaire, they will be accepted on a trial period. The trial period will be based on the students Individual Learning Plan (ILP). The students ILP will determine the amount of time we will give them on their trial period. At the end of the trial period the student will either be accepted as a full time student, or be dismissed.
The trial period will consist of:
- A virtual test to see how the student is able to adapt to an online curriculum.
- A set schedule, to monitor if the student is able to keep a schedule.
- A set progress report, to see if the student is able to meet daily goals in each of their courses.
If any of the above items are not successfully met, the HLA will dismiss the individual.
Please contact our office if you have any questions concerning the information listed above.
