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Everything You Need to Know to Register
Alief's Distance Learning Program continues to grow. Students are able to attend both Dual Credit and a variety of High School online classes offered through the Texas Virtual School Network. Students can take up to 2 online courses during the summer and 3 online courses each semester. Alief ISD is very excited to be able to provide these opportunities to our students for no charge to the student! If you are interested in taking an online course, please contact your campus counselor and they will assist you with course selection and registration.
TxVSN Applications are Now Being Accepted
If you are in grades 9-12 and you are interested in taking an online course, for original credit, please visit your school counselor for details on how to register for a TxVSN online course.
List of Courses Offered during the school year
What You Need to Know
We know, and understand, that online courses are not for everyone. Online courses will not help you graduate earlier, but they will help you open up space in your schedule to take other courses or join a work program. If you are interested in taking a TxVSN online course for original credit, you need to know the following:
Course Details:
These are high school credit courses.
They are very rigorous courses.
They are 100% aligned with the TEKS.
You can take up to 3 courses each semester.
They are asynchronous, meaning, there is no set time to join a Zoom session.
There is a real, live, Texas-certified teacher at the other end of the course.
Who Qualifies:
The course must be for original credit only.
You must have a 2.5 GPA or better.
The course must fit into your graduation plan.
You must have a reliable device and access to the internet.
Important to Know Before You Register:
These courses count towards your GPA.
These courses count towards UIL participation.
These courses are included in your current progress report and report cards.
You must provide us with a working phone number and an email address you monitor regularly.
The Process for Registering:
Visit the TxVSN catalog to see what courses are available.
Visit your school counselor.
Complete all the steps in the Schoology registration course. Your counselor will send you a Schoology Course join code.
Check for the start date of the course and look for login information a day before the course begins.
Once Your Course Begins:
Meet with your Success Coach weekly.
Be prepared to work 5-7 hours weekly.
Be prepared to take your final exam with a proctor.
You must stay on track and submit all your work on time.