Parent Information Brochure - Agua Fria Union High School District

Technical Requirements
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Students will need to have an
internet-ready device
(desktop, laptop, smartphone
Welcome to
Agua Fria
Online
or e-reader) and reliable internet access. Chrome or Firefox
Browsers are recommended,
or Safari for Apple devices.
Students taking a World Language course will need a
headset with a microphone.
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Please see the Course Description Book at www.aguafria.org
for a list of available online
courses.
For more information, please contact
Jamie S. Burgess
Non-Traditional Programs Coordinator
jsburg@aguafria.org
623-932-7106
2015-2016
Supplemental
Online Courses
for 2015-2016
Student Expectations
Tuition & Course Information
Students will be required to log a
Tuition Rates for courses are as follows:
minimum of 90 hours in the course
$150 for half credit courses
each semester. Stu-
$300 for full credit courses
dents should expect
$550 for World Language courses
to spend a minimum
may be needed to
complete assign-
supplemental online
Tuition must be paid in full prior to the
course each school
day. Additional time
The Agua Fria District is pleased to offer
$800 for AP Courses
of 1 hour in the
start of each semester. Tuition for full credCourses incorporate a variety of
resources and
support to ensure student
success
courses for students
ments and exams.
starting in the 2015-
Students will be re-
2016 school year.
quired to complete two short orien-
Courses are taken
outside of the regular
Courses online are
accessible anytime
and anywhere
school day, but are
taught by a certified highly-qualified
teacher in the content area, along with 24
hour technical support. Students may
register for one full credit or two half cred-
tation courses prior to beginning
the coursework. The orientation
courses are designed to inform students and parents about require-
refundable deposit is required at the time
of registration. Students may withdraw
within the first two weeks without penalty. Students who withdraw after the twoweek window will receive a NC on their
transcript and no tuition will be refunded.
Courses taken outside of the regular
school day are not calculated into a student’s class rank or GPA.
online courses, as well as how to
navigate through their coursework,
district will offer a full slate of courses, in-
submit assignments, take exams,
cluding core content, a variety of electives,
and get any needed help.
vanced Placement classes.
and half in spring semester. A $50 non-
ments and expectations for taking
it courses during the school year. The
five world languages, and several Ad-
it courses can be paid half in fall semester
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Students must have a department
chair sign the course selections
sheet. Students should also consult
with their counselor regarding
which courses they should consider