Burke CountyPublic Schools

• Reliable Internet and equipment away from school is required if taking an online course off-campus during the school day or as your fifth period (high school only). 
• Organization and self-discipline is vital for success. YOU are responsible for managing your time, resources and meeting deadlines when taking an online course. 
• Online courses typically require MORE time than seated courses.

Will you be successful in an online course? Use the links below to assess your potential. 

• Take the Distance Learning Online Readiness Checklist from Western Piedmont Community College. 
• Answer the What Type of Online Learner Am I? 20 question survey from NCVPS Student-Parent Handbook site. 

1. Talk to your parents about taking an online course.
2. Take at least one of the online learner assessments listed above to aid your understanding of online courses.
3. Review the provider links to help you determine which courses are both available to you and are of interest to you.
4. Consult with the School Counselor as to course selections.
5. Obtain or download the Student Parent Contract from the Online Learning Forms.
6. Return completed Online Learning Student Parent Contract to your School Counselor.
7. Determine which provider and course/s you are eligible to take:
   • You can enroll in three courses per semester anything above requires principal approval.
   • Enrollment is first come first enrolled.
   • You need to select additional choices in case your first choice is not available.
8. Obtain or download the Teacher Recommendation form from the Online Learning Forms. You need to have two Teacher Recommendations for each course.
9. Obtain or download the  Online Learning Application  to be used for all 2010-2020 enrollments.
10. Return completed Teacher Recommendation forms and Online Learning Application to your School Counselor.
11. Wait for the School Counselor or eLA to contact you regarding successful enrollment.