ENGAGE Online Academy 1 4 24 1 3 TH A VE NUE GREELEY, CO 80631 WWW.ENGAGEONLINEACADE MY.ORG (P) 970-348-1050 (FAX) 970-348-1062 Online Learner Agreement Scholar Name: _________________________________ Date: __________________ By initialing next to each item below, you indicate that you have read each item and are willing and able to support and follow the expectations as outline by ENGAGE Online Academy. Scholar Parent/Guardian ______ ______ 1. We understand that attendance at my current school must be maintained until notification of enrollment at ENGAGE Online Academy is received. ______ ______ 2. We understand that it is our responsibility to request help when needed and to maintain consistent communication with our teachers. ______ ______ 3. Email is one of the main communication tools in online learning. We understand that it is our responsibility to check our email daily. ______ ______ 4. We understand that most electronic communications may be kept and archived. Those communications often support and sometimes serve as attendance records for online courses. ______ ______ 5. Attendance is performance based. We understand that an online scholar should expect to spend a minimum of one hour per course per day, five days per week. Scholars should be logged in full time each week, though the time of day is flexible. Therefore, we measure attendance based on the following: 1) Number of hours logged into coursework, 2) Successful completion of assignments ,3) Communication A scholar is considered in violation of ENGAGE Attendance Policy if he/she: 1) Is not passing an online course, 2) Is logging into that class less than 5 hours a week. ______ ______ 6. We understand that the workload in an online course may exceed the workload in a traditional in-building course. ______ ______ 7. We understand that online scholars are required to comply with October Count procedures as directed. ______ ______ 8. We understand that scholars are required to participate in state-mandated testing (CMAS for grades 3 - 12, Colorado ACT for grade 11, and CELA for 9-12 grade English Language Learners). ______ ______ 9. We understand that inappropriate online communications or inappropriate use of online tools may lead to disciplinary action and/or expulsion from the school. Online bullying, harassment, and/or creating content as another person will be subject to appropriate consequences. ______ ______ 10. We understand that online scholars are subject to the Weld County School District 6 discipline policies and procedures, including but not limited to truancy. ENGAGE Online Academy 1 4 24 1 3 TH A VE NUE GREELEY, CO 80631 WWW.ENGAGEONLINEACADE MY.ORG (P) 970-348-1050 (FAX) 970-348-1062 ______ ______ 11. We understand that scholar progress will be reviewed and continued enrollment will be based on evidence that the student is making adequate progress and attending mandatory meetings (Orientation, assessments, conferences, etc). If not, he/she will be required to attend ENGAGE Academy daily. ______ ______ 12. We understand it is our responsibility to secure the acceptance of credits being transferred to another school district. ______ ______ 13. We understand that in order to receive a diploma from ENGAGE Online Academy, all Weld County School District 6 graduation requirements must be met by the deadline published by the district and school administrators. Current Requirements: Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies Physical Education Academic Electives General Electives 4.0 Credits 3.0 Credits 3.0 Credits 3.0 Credits (.5 credit in Civics – Required) 1.5 Credits (.5 credit in Health – Required) 2.0 Credits 5.5 Credits 22 Credits Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR): Mathematics +1.0 Credit Foreign Language +1.0 Credit ____________________________ Scholar Signature ______________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature IN ADDITION for Semester 2: ______ ______ 1. Scholar will be required to attend all new class orientation sessions January 5th through January 15th. ______ ______ 2. Scholar will adhere to ENGAGE Online Academy’s attendance policy and understand That my progress will be closely watched by our Scholar Support Team weekly. If I DO NOT maintain significant progress the scholar will be required to attend ENGAGE Academy daily. ______ ______ 3. Scholar will attend all required hours in the Learning Center.