Internet Academy - Credit Retrieval Classes

Credit Retrieval Classes

Registration is now closed for Session Three.
Session Four Credit Retrieval begins June 30th.

Six-week credit retrieval courses are for students who have already taken a particular class and not earned credit. A diagnostic assessment, given at the beginning of the course, will help indicate what standards the student has previously met, and what skills still need to be practiced and demonstrated. Based on the results of the diagnostic assessment, a written student learning plan for meeting standards will be developed by the teacher and then communicated to the student. Upon successful completion of the course, the student earns a passing grade (C) and .5 credit in the given class.

Availability:

2008-2009 School Year

Session	Sign up Window	Orientation/Assessment	Start Date	Finish Date
Summer 07	6/2/08-6/27/08	6/30/08	6/30/08	8/8/08
One	9/3/08-9/17/08	9/22/08	9/29/08	11/7/08
Two	1/12/09-1/28/09	2/2/09	2/9/09	3/20/09
Three	3/16/09-4/8/09	4/13/09	4/20/09	5/29/09
Summer 08	6/1/09-6/25/09	6/29/09	6/29/09	8/7/09

Cost:

Credit Retrieval Courses are offered via tuition only due to the unique design. The cost per session is $180 for summer 2007 and $195.00 starting Fall 2008. All tuition is non-refundable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Available Courses:

Course Title	Course Number	Grade Level
Fresh Eng 1 R	ENG333R	09 - 09
Fresh Eng 2 R	ENG334R	09 - 09
Soph English 1 R	ENG431R	10 - 12
Soph English 2 R	ENG432R	10 - 10
Junior Eng 1 R	ENG531R	11 - 11
Junior Eng 2 R	ENG532R	11 - 11
Senior Eng 1 R	ENG631R	12 - 12
Algebra 1 R	MTH731R	07 - 11
Algebra 2 R	MTH732R	07 - 11
Geometry 1 R	MTH831R	09 - 12
Geometry 2 R	MTH832R	09 - 12
Phys. Science 1 R	SCI337R	09 - 09
Phys. Science 2 R	SCI338R	09 - 09
Biology 1 R	SCI431R	10 - 10
Pac NW History R	SOC337R	09 - 09
World Hist 1 R	SOC471R	10 - 10
World Hist 2 R	SOC472R	10 - 10
US History 1 R	SOC531R	11 - 11
US History 2 R	SOC532R	11 - 11
Current World Problems R	SOC787R	09 - 12
Civics R	SOC827R	12 - 12

Registration is now closed. Session Four Credit Retrieval begins June 30th.

FAQs

•	Are time extensions offered in credit retrieval courses?
•	As a parent how can I monitor my student's progress?
•	Can I receive a refund if I withdraw from a credit retrieval course?
•	Can partial credit be awarded in a credit retrieval course?
•	Do students earn credit for completing a credit retrieval course?
•	Do students earn credit for Internet Academy courses?
•	How can I help my student be successful?
•	How do I submit my assignments?
•	How is my progress evaluated?
•	How many hours per week do students devote to a credit retrieval course?
•	How many hours will a course require?
•	How many credit retrieval courses may I take?
•	How much are credit retrieval courses?
•	How much time do I have to complete a credit retrieval course?
•	How will I be graded in a credit retrieval course?
•	How will my student receive their final grade?
•	Is there any software I will need for my classes?
•	May I use my own personal email account?
•	Once I pay my tuition is there a cutoff time for getting a refund?
•	Once my credit retrieval session begins how can I check my grade?
•	What if I have computer problems or problems with Internet Academy software?
•	What is a credit retrieval course?
•	When are credit retrieval online applications available?
•	When can I get started?
•	When can I work on my course work?
•	When do I submit my assignments?
•	When is the Internet Academy computer lab available?
•	When will I need to finish the course?
•	Who is eligible to take credit retrieval courses?
•	Will my teacher be available whenever I need assistance?

Q:	Are time extensions offered in credit retrieval courses?
	A:	No, if the student needs more time to complete the course, the student will need to register again for the credit retrieval course and will need to pay the tuition fees again as well.
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Q:	As a parent how can I monitor my student's progress?
	A:	Parents are issued an IA email account to aid in communication between parent and teacher. Teachers will post their grades online each Tuesday and twice a week during weeks 3-6 We highly encourage parents to check the online grades weekly for progress. Any concerns should be directed to the student's online teacher.
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Q:	Can I receive a refund if I withdraw from a credit retrieval course?
	A:	No, there are no refunds upon beginning the course. It is strongly recommended that students determine if the Internet Academy program's credit retrieval courses will fill their needs.
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Q:	Can partial credit be awarded in a credit retrieval course?
	A:	No.
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Q:	Do students earn credit for completing a credit retrieval course?
	A:	Yes, students will receive .5 credit for passing a high school semester course.
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Q:	Do students earn credit for Internet Academy courses?
	A:	Credits are awarded for courses, but it is the student's responsibility to verify that their resident high school accepts IA credits towards graduation.
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Q:	How can I help my student be successful?
	A:	Learning online is a Student – Parent – Teacher partnership. Parent involvement increases student success. When parents stay involved in making schedules, familiarize themselves with course material, assignments and grading progress, and communicate with teachers, students have a high degree of success. Parents will be set up with a FirstClass® e-mail account to provide a method of communication between teacher and parent.
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Q:	How do I submit my assignments?
	A:	Students are expected to use their FirstClass® email (provided by Internet Academy) to submit all assignments. Some assignments are designated to be mailed or delivered to IA, such as drawings or posters, or students may need to come into the computer lab for presentations or math exams.
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Q:	How is my progress evaluated?
	A:	Student's work will be evaluated against the standards for the course. Meeting standards ensures a passing grade in the course. A "C" grade will be recorded to show the student has met standard for the particular course. Teachers will post their grades online each Tuesday and twice a week during weeks 3-6
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Q:	How many hours per week do students devote to a credit retrieval course?
	A:	It is recommended the student plan on taking about 45 hours for the 6 week session, but could be more or less. Some students may finish sooner, some may take longer to meet standards / required skills for the course.
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Q:	How many hours will a course require?
	A:	Students are expected to spend at least 90-120 minutes per weekday per course for the credit retrieval session.
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Q:	How many credit retrieval courses may I take?
	A:	We do not recommend students take any more than two courses along with their regular school day.
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Q:	How much are credit retrieval courses?
	A:	Credit retrieval courses cost $180.00 per course summer 2007 and $195 fall 2008.
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Q:	How much time do I have to complete a credit retrieval course?
	A:	The student will have the 6 week credit retrieval session to complete the course. There are NO extensions for credit retrieval courses.
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Q:	How will I be graded in a credit retrieval course?
	A:	Assignments will be graded according to meeting standards for the course. If an assignment meets standards, a C grade will be recorded for that assignment. If a student demonstrates mastery of standards throughout the course, a final grade of C will be recorded and .5 credit earned. Should a student desire a higher grade than a C, the student will need to register and take the regular 18-week, one semester course.
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Q:	How will my student receive their final grade?
	A:	Final grades will be emailed to the student and parent by upon completion of the session. The "Course Report" will be mailed to the family within one week of session completion.
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Q:	Is there any software I will need for my classes?
	A:	No software is required other than the school provided email software
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Q:	May I use my own personal email account?
	A:	Internet Academy students and parents receive a FirstClass® email account which they are to use for any IA classes. Students will download the FirstClass® software as part of the required Online Orientation assignment. There is a web version that students may access if they are away from their home computer.
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Q:	Once I pay my tuition is there a cutoff time for getting a refund?
	A:	We offer no refunds. Students/families are advised to make absolutely sure that our program is going to meet their needs prior to making their tuition payment.
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Q:	Once my credit retrieval session begins how can I check my grade?
	A:	Students are given their grades password within their campus page. Teachers will post their grades online each Tuesday and twice a week during weeks 3-6.
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Q:	What if I have computer problems or problems with Internet Academy software?
	A:	Students are responsible for contacting the Internet Academy helpdesk for assistance. Computer problems do not excuse the student from required work so it is very important to seek solutions for technical problems immediately. helpdesk@iacademy.org or 253-945-2249.
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Q:	What is a credit retrieval course?
	A:	A credit retrieval course provides students the opportunity to earn credit for a course they have already taken, but not yet passed.
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Q:	When are credit retrieval online applications available?
	A:	Enrollment times are listed above.
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Q:	When can I work on my course work?
	A:	As soon as a student completes their Online Orientation and receives a email reply from the Online Orientation teacher a student is able to begin working on their course. Students have access 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
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Q:	When do I submit my assignments?
	A:	Each student will have a student learning plan. The student learning plan is reflected in the student’s online grades. Students are advised to check their online grades the first week to view their learning plan. It is recommended that students print this and make a 6 week plan of completion. Students are required to submit each assignment as it is completed. This gives the student the best opportunity for feedback and progress toward completion. Do not wait to submit all of your assignments at the end of the course as it will not be accepted.
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Q:	When will I need to finish the course?
	A:	Students are expected to finish the class by the end of credit retrieval session. Check above for specific end dates. No extensions will be granted.
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Q:	Who is eligible to take credit retrieval courses?
	A:	Any student who has already taken the course and did not earn credit, as shown on their transcript. A transcript MUST be provided showing no credit was earned for the class.
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Q:	Will my teacher be available whenever I need assistance?
	A:	Teachers work primarily from home and will answer questions in the order they receive them. Teachers will respond to help and question emails within 24 hours during the school week and may take 2 to 3 days to correct and return assignments. You will need to check with your own specific teacher for information on when they will be available.
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