Credit Recovery through SUPERNet Virtual High School or other TEA approved Web-based providers (NovaNet or OdysessyWare) is an acceptable method for students, grades 9-12, to access online curricula that will accelerate student learning. Students who are late enrollees, dually enrolled, transient, repeating a class they failed earlier, requiring summer school, or behind in their educational progress will be afforded the opportunity to gain the necessary skills and credit for graduation using approved credit recovery methods.

 

The SUPERNet Virtual High School has been approved by Arp ISD and  the Texas Education Agency to provide online curricula for wide range of high school courses. The district curriculum director, parent, student, councilor and campus principal must enter into a contract agreeing on roles and duties before a student participates in the Virtual High School Accelerated Learning Program.

 

Skill Improvement:

1. Students who are behind in their educational progress or are receiving special education or Title I services may enroll in virtual classes that improve basic academic skills or deliver core curriculum.
2. The final grade for the course will be a letter grade and the grade will be used as an appropriate percentage for calculating a student's grade point average.

 

Credit Recovery:

            A student must be a full time student of the Arp Independent School District to apply for credit recovery consideration. The online credit recovery classes will be scheduled into the student’s regular day time schedule under the following conditions:

 

1. Students have failed a class that is required in order to graduate. This student may retake a comparable class or that portion of the class that was failed.
• The final grade for a credit recovery class will be a numeric grade and will affect the student's grade point average. The final Virtual School Grade will be three fourths of the students overall course grade.

• The failing grade from the previously failed course will be one fourth of the transcript grade average for the course.

2. All students must be referred by his or her counselor in writing for participation in the Credit Recovery Program.  Students will not be accepted into the Credit Recovery Program without such a written referral.
3. A student enrolled in the Credit Recovery Program may only take courses that have been attempted and not completed by the student at his or her regular school of enrollment, without express written consent from said school.
4. For each half-credit earned, Credit Recovery students must complete at least 30 hours of classroom time in addition to satisfactory completion of all coursework as determined by the Arp teaching staff (see Grading System). This is ½ the Carnegie credit system, used by most schools in the country. If a student completes required coursework prior to completion of 30 hours of classroom time, consultation with a student’s classroom instructor may be necessary to determine what additional or supplementary work will be completed by the student in the time remaining.
5. As such, coursework completed in the Credit Recovery Program cannot substitute for work not already attempted by the student at his or her regular school of enrollment.

 

Credit Deficient:

1. Transfer students from either accredited or non-accredited schools who enroll and are deficient in credits required for graduation may take the class(es) through the SUPERNet Virtual High School if the actual class is not available due to scheduling conflicts.
2. The final grade for the course will be a numeric grade and the grade will be used in calculating a student's grade point average.

 

Elective/Advanced Credit

1. Students may take classes through SUPERNet Virtual High School or through OdyesseyWare software if the actual class is not offered in the curriculum. The principal and counselor must approve enrollment in the elective course.
2. Students will receive a numeric grade for the class and the grade will be used in calculating a student's grade point averages.

 

 Curriculum Enhancement:

1. Access to SUPERNet’s Virtual High School curriculum or OdyessyWare for curriculum enhancement may be requested by the classroom teacher.

 

Summer Program:

1. Students will receive a numeric grade for the class and the grade will be used in calculating a student’s grade point average.

2. Credit will be transcripted as credit from Arp High School.
3. Participation in the online program will be credited to the average daily attendance as allowed by Texas State Board of Education regulations.

 

Costs:

1. Students inside Arp ISD will be able to take SUPERNet Online Courses at no charge for the first attempt. If failure occurs, then students will be charged $50 per repeated course. All records, fees, and transcripts must be up-to-date before enrollment into a SUPERNet Online Course.
2. A parent/student/facilitator meeting will take place prior to the student’s acceptance into the course.
3. The student must complete a pre-enrollment online assessment and demonstrate online etiquette before acceptance into the SUPERNet Virtual High School.

 

The following courses are offered by Arp High School through the SUPERNet Virtual School.

 

MATH

Algebra (1 credit)

Geometry (1 credit)

 

ENGLISH

Basic English (1 credit)

Exploring Literature (1 credit)

American Literature (1 credit)

World Literature (1 credit)

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

U.S. Government (1 credit)

U.S. History (1 credit)

World History (1 credit)

 

SCIENCE

 

OTHER

Health (1 credit)

 

GRADING SYSTEM

Grades will be determined by a) completion of required hours; b) assignment scores; and

c) exams. All exams must show a competency of 70% or better. A student’s final grade

in any given course must also show a competency of 70% or better.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

 

CODE OF ETHICS

 

CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE

Classroom discipline will be the responsibility of the ARP Schools teaching staff. Students will be expected to follow all verbal and written instructions of the staff regarding classroom

conduct and behavior. This includes but is not limited to:

Following the staff’s directions and instructions.

Following all ARP Schools Evening Program policies as outlined in the school’s

handbook.

Respecting other students, the teachers and their property and beliefs.

Staying on task and focused in the classroom.

Discipline may include verbal or written warnings, suspension of some classroom

privileges, discussions with student’s parents or guardians, and temporary or permanent

dismissal from the ARP Schools.

 

SEXUAL HARASSMENT

The ARP Schools believes that a school environment where sexual harassment is tolerated fosters

disrespect, interferes with a student’s opportunity to learn, and creates an intimidating,

hostile environment. Accordingly, sexual harassment of students by other students, by

employees of the school, or by other adults at the school will not be tolerated.

An informational sheet further defining sexual harassment and the rights of students

under the Illinois Human Rights Act will be provided to each student of the ARP Schools.

PARENT’S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Parents should:

Assume responsibility for their students’ prompt and regular school attendance.

Instill in the student respect for the law, for school and lawful authority, for the

rights of others, and for private and public property.

Talk with their student about school activities; share with their student and with

teachers an active interest in class progress.

Safeguard the physical and mental health of their student and be responsible for

periodic health examinations as required by law.

Cooperate with the school in fulfilling recommendations made and in carrying out

disciplinary actions taken in the best interest of their student.

Parents have the right to:

Know that disruptive action of a few will not interfere with the opportunity of the

majority for academic and social growth.

Be granted reasonable access to all school records pertaining to their student, be

given the opportunity to confer with their student’s teacher and/or principal

regarding academic placement, progress and social adjustment.

Share in the activities of the school.

Share in their student’s right to due process procedures in matters of disciplinary

actions.

Be notified of their student’s violation of school rules and regulations.

 

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STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Students should:

Know and obey all school rules and regulations.

Be responsible for their own actions.

Abide by the accepted modes of conduct.

Respect the rights and individuality of other students and school staff members.

Refrain from libel, slanderous remarks and obscenity in verbal and written

expressions.

Dress and groom in a manner that meets reasonable standards of health,

cleanliness and safety.

Respect the reasonable exercise of authority by school administrators and teachers

in maintaining discipline in the school and at school sponsored activities.

Know reasons and methods for discipline.

Maintain the best possible level of academic achievement.

Students have the right to:

A meaningful learning experience within the structure of the school’s curriculum.

Assistance in making decisions concerning educational needs.

Be disciplined or reprimanded in private, if possible. If discipline is to be in the

presence of others it shall be done in a humane and appropriate manner.

Know the reasons for any discipline which may be administered.

Adult representation when in serious or consistent conflict with school authority.

Protection from physical or verbal abuse by staff members or other students.

Be free from harassment of any kind.