Katy ISD Virtual School (KVS)
OBJECTIVE
The Katy ISD Virtual School's primary objective is to expand the learning opportunities for our
students by offering choice and flexibility for rigorous online courses developed by Katy ISD.
VISION
Online learning is an essential part of today's learning culture providing Katy ISD students with
the opportunity to acquire required credit from anywhere and at any time. Online learning offers
the unique experience of self-directed learning that will instill advanced learning skills as well as
the Katy ISD Instructional Cornerstones in our students and better prepare them for life and
college.
WHY TAKE ONLINE COURSES THROUGH KVS?
1. Provides flexibility in scheduling: participate in multiple programs (i.e. Fine Arts,
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2. Fulfill state required courses for graduation when moving into Katy ISD from outside the
state of Texas.
3. Provide online learning environments to prepare students for college and career learning.
4. Ongoing access to resources to support personalized learning.
5. Opportunity to access courses that are not offered on home campus due to low
enrollment.
6. Allow students to attend specialized programs, camps and personal interests during the
summer.
7. Students will receive the Katy ISD curriculum and will be taught by Katy ISD instructors.
UlL / ELIGIBILITY
All virtual courses which count toward high school graduation requirements, and not eligible for
exemption as an advanced class, are subject to the No Pass - No Play rule.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Course registration will require an application and school approval. Students wishing to take an
online course must also complete the online registration form. Students will be notified of course
approval or denial through their Katy ISD email. Course requests will be processed in the order
they are received. Please visit www.katyvirtualschool.org or see your counselor for registration
information.
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Katy ISD Virtual School Courses
Summer 2015
® Health
® Professional Communications
® Creative Writing
® Practical Writing
o AP US History
® AP Economics
• AP Government
• *PreAP Geometry
Fall/Spring 2015/2016
• Health
e Professional Communications
e Creative Writing
• Practical Writing
• PreAP World Geography
• AP US History
® AP Economics
® AP Government
e AP European History
• AP Art History
• PE Individual & Team Sports
*PreAP Geometry is available only to students entering 10th grade or above who did not take
Algebra I in 8th grade. This online course allows students the opportunity to advance one year
and be eligible to take AP Calculus during the senior year.
SPECIAL COURSES
independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) is offered th'rough Miller Career & Technology Center.
Students interested in taking the ISM course during the regular school year should refer to the
MCTC section of the course catalog,
COST
Most KVS courses are $200 per semester.
Katy Independent School District
Application for Approval to Enroll in an Online Course
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(Please type or print in ink)
Last
M.I.
First
SSN/STATE ID
DOB (mm/dd/ÿ3ÿCy)
Campus
Grade
Gender
Current Address
KISD ID
St.
City
Zip
Student's Phone #
Student's Katy ISD Email account
List Activities
Are you currently involved in any UIL or Extracurricnlar activities? DYes [] No
Parent/Guardian Name
Home #
Parent/Guardian Email Address
Cell #
Does student receive Accommodations or Modifications? [] Yes [] No
[] 504 [] RTI [] Sp Ed [] ESOL
If student receives any type of Accommodations or Modifications, please attach a copy to application.
Course Selection [] Fall Semester [] Spring Semester [] Summer
Course Name
[] Original Credit [] Credit Recovery
Course Provider [] Katy ISD [] TxVSN [] TxTeeh [] Other
Course Level: [] Acid. [] Pre AP [] AP
CRITERIA FOR RECEIVING CREDIT THROUGH ONLINE COURSES VIA Katy ISD VIRTUAL SCHOOL OR EXTERNAL PROVIDERS:
= This application must be approved by the student's counselor and high school principal or designee prior to enrollment in an online course.
• Online courses must be taken from an accredited provider. Courses taken must match the companion course in Texas by addressing all required
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.
• Students will only be enrolled in an online course for high school credit after the completion of the eighth grade, unless the principal or designee
determines there are extenuating circumstances.
• High school seniors must complete courses taken through an external online provider by the end of the first semester of the year in which graduation
is sought. The principal may approve an extension to the tinaeline on a case-by-case basis.
= High school seniors may take Katy ISD online courses the second semester of the year in which graduation is sought.
• Students will be awarded credit for courses taken through an online provider after the official grade report is submitted to the principal or designee.
• Courses taken tttrough an online provider will be included in calculating students' grade point averages (GPA) in accordance with Katy ISD grading
and reporting guidelines. Courses will be awarded grade points consistent with the grade points specified for the course as offered in the District.
• Students receiving credit for a course taken through an online provider must fulfill State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
End of Course (EOC) testing requirements for any course that has a mandated assessment.
• An additional registration form will be required when enrolling in an external online course other than TxVSN. TxVSN requires an additional
payment information form to be completed by parent/guardian.
• ALL courses taken through an external course provider, which count towards high school graduation requirements, and not eligible for exemption as
an advanced class, are subject to the U1L No Pass-No Play rule. Grades will be reported to the campus during each high school grading period
regardless of completion or approvals of required [EXHIBIT A, EHDE] form. Course grades published by or requested from an out of district
course provider will be used for the purpose of determining U1L and Extracurricular Activity Eligibility.
• Not all online courses are NCAA approved; please check with campus counselor to ensure the online course is NCAA approved.
• All semester exams must be proctored by Katy ISD staff.
• There are no fmal exam exemptions for online courses
As the Parent/Guardian of the above-named student (or, as an adult student), I understand the criteria for receiving credit for online courses taken through
Katy ISD or an online provider and permission is given for the course specified above to be taken if approval is granted. I understand there is a cost
associated with all online courses. I also understand that the course will be used in the calculation of the student's GPA.
Date:
Parent/Guardian Signature:
Counselor:
Approved:
Principal:
[] Yes
[] No
EOC Date.
Counselor Signature:
Numberearned to°fdate:Online Credits
Original: Maintained in student PR Folder
CC: Virtual Coordinator, Campus Registrar
Approved:
[] Yes
[] No
Principal Signature:
[ State Unique ID#
] Date Grade Report Filed:
(Reg. Initials)__
EHDE (R)(E) -A - 12-16-2014
Thank you for turning in the Application for Approval to Enroll in an Online
Course. Your next step is to register online. Online registration begins
Monday, February 2 at www.tinyurl.com/kisdonline. Your spot in the
class is not guaranteed until you have completed your online registration.
Please note that correspondence regarding your online course will take
place through your Katy ISD email. If you have any questions, please see
your counselor or email the Katy Virtual School at
katyvirtualschool@katyisd.org.