The Student Experience from Recruitment to Graduation
Learning About and Applying to the Program
Students must first select a career focus (there are 10 options) and use their library cards to register for Part 1 of the program, the prerequisite course. The prerequisite course is the first semester, or one half-credit, of the career curriculum.
During the prerequisite course, students:- Explore the online learning environment to determine if they are comfortable with this teacher-supported, self-paced approach to learning
- Assess whether the Career Online High School program best meets their educational needs, or if alternative options for high school completion (or equivalent) are more appropriate
- Determine if the career field is interesting/appealing
- Demonstrate to your library their commitment to furthering their education through successful completion of the program
In addition to the existing student pre-qualifying mechanisms (self-assessment and prerequisite course), your library may require additional steps be taken for scholarship consideration, such as a signed student agreement, admission essay, in-person interview, etc. The criteria for scholarship evaluation can be customized depending on your library’s workflow and staffing.
At the time of scholarship award, the student should complete a transcript request form to facilitate Career Online High School’s transcript evaluation to determine whether the student will receive credit for any previously completed coursework.
Completing Coursework and Graduating
Once awarded a scholarship by your library, Career Online High School will pair students with an academic coach, who will welcome them and help them prepare to succeed with the program.
- Virtual Welcome Kit shows students step-by-step how the program works
- Welcome phone call kicks off a virtual tour of the online campus, which serves as a first-day-of-school orientation.
Students log in to the online classroom via your library’s student recruitment website. The learning management system includes:
- Anytime access to courses
- Instant feedback on lessons and exams
- Tools to keep track of progress such as a Gradebook and Pace Guide
- Online learning resources including eLibrary, calendar and academic support services
- Pace guide to help students stay on track and move through the program by completing one course credit every two weeks
A full support team is dedicated to helping students:
- Academic coach monitors student "pacing" activity and reaches out by phone, email and other social networking tools
- Qualified, board certified instructors provide academic support
- Support staff help students plan for their next career steps
- Technical support is available by phone or email
Students prepare to advance along their chosen career path, with the following career resources:
- Career-focused, skills-based elective courses
- Biweekly online seminars focused on 21st century skills
- Monthly career webinars to prepare students for workplace realities and job markets
- Career portfolio lessons that teach business writing and help students create resumes and cover letters
Students complete the program fully prepared to be successful in their communities. They graduate with:
- High School Diploma
- Career Certificate
- Career Portfolio
- Applicable job prep training and skills