eLearning
2017/2018 Course Descriptions
What is eLearning?
eLearning is when a student takes an online
class at FNSBSD.
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Online classes are an online asynchronous (not
real-time) web-based environment with
reading, videos, discussions, assignments and
tests.
Students attend an eLearning lab at a high
school to complete the course.
Students can work at their own pace, in their
own place and on their own path.
Chromebooks are provided in the eLearning
labs.
Is eLearning for me?
Here are some questions to ask yourself:
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Can I work and manage my time independently?
Do I like to work at my own pace?
Am I willing to practice good study skills?
Am I willing to work outside of school to complete my
reading and assignments?
Do I have good reading skills (at grade level) or am I
willing to use audio features to support my
understanding?
Can I utilize the technology skills necessary to
complete the course?
Original Credit
Description: These courses are the
core-subject area courses that allow
students to earn the same credit they would
in a regular classroom.
Prerequisites: None
Who can take the class? 9-12
What courses are offered? English, Math,
Science, World Language, Global Studies,
CTE, PE/ Health. See full list here.
(English/Global Studies, Math/ Science,
World Languages/CTE)
Credit Recovery
Description: These courses allow students to
earn credit for failed courses. Students
complete a pre-test to test out of previously
learned material, and then complete
remaining unlearned material. These courses
are not NCAA approved.
Prerequisites: None
Who can take the class? 9-12
What courses are offered? English, Math,
Science, Global Studies. See full list here
AP and Honors Courses
Description: These courses have higher
rigor and greater expectations for student
outcomes.
Prerequisites: Counselor recommendation
Who can take the class? 9-12
What courses are offered? English, Math,
Science, World Languages, Global Studies.
See full list here.
AP Credit or College Credit options: AP
College Credit with a Pass on AP Exam
Credit Recovery Courses
English
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English 9 SM1 SM2 CR
English 10 SM1 SM2 CR
English 11 SM1 SM2 CR
English 12 SM1 SM2 CR
Math
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Science
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Biology SM1 SM2 CR
Physical Science SM1 SM2 CR
Chemistry SM1 SM2 CR
Physics SM1 SM2 CR
Global Studies
Algebra 1 SM1 SM2 CR
Geometry SM1 SM2 CR
Algebra 2 SM1 SM2 CR
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World History SM1 SM2 CR
U.S. History since the Civil War SM1 SM2 CR
U.S. Government & Politics SM CR
U.S. Global Economics SM CR
AP Courses
English
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AP Eng. Language & Composition SM1 SM2
AP Eng. Literature & Composition SM1 SM2
Math
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AP Calculus AB SM1 SM2
AP Statistics SM1 SM2
Global Studies
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U.S. History SM1 SM2 AP
U.S. Government & Politics SM AP
Psychology SM AP
AP Microeconomics SM AP
AP Macroeconomics SM AP
World Languages
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AP Spanish Language SM AP
Honors Courses
English
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Intro. to Literature & Composition SM1 SM2 H
Critical Reading & Effective Writing SM1 SM2 H
American Literature SM1 SM2 H
British & World Literature SM1 SM2 H
Math
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Earth Science SM1 SM2 H
Biology SM1 SM2 H
Physical Science SM1 SM2 H
Chemistry SM1 SM2 H
Physics SM1 SM2 H
Global Studies
Algebra 1 SM1 SM2 H
Geometry SM1 SM2 H
Algebra 2 SM1 SM2 H
Pre-Calculus SM1 SM2 H
World Languages
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Science
French 1 2 H
Spanish 1 2 3 H
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Geography & World Cultures SM H
World History since the Renaissance SM1 SM2 H
World History SM1 SM2 H
World History to the Renaissance SM1 SM2 H
U.S. History SM1 SM2 H
U.S. History to the Civil War SM H
U.S. History since the Civil War SM1 SM2 H
U.S. Government & Politics SM H
U.S. Global Economics SM H
English & Global Studies Original Credit Courses
English
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English 9 SM1 SM2
English 10 SM1 SM2
English 11 SM1 SM2
English 12 SM1 SM2
Creative Writing SM
Media Literacy SM
Reading Skills & Strategies SM
Writing Skills & Strategies SM
Global Studies
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Geography & World Cultures SM
World History since the Renaissance SM1 SM2
U.S. History since the Civil War SM1 SM2
U.S. Government & Politics SM
U.S. Global Economics SM
Multicultural Studies SM
Psychology SM
Sociology SM
Math & Science Original Credit Courses
Math
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Science
Algebra 1 SM1 SM2
Geometry SM1 SM2
Algebra 2 SM1 SM2
Pre-Calculus SM1 SM2
Financial Literacy SM
Liberal Arts Math SM1 SM2
Mathematics of Personal Finance SM1 SM2
Probability & Statistics SM
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Earth Science SM1 SM2
Biology SM1 SM2
Physical Science SM1 SM2
Chemistry SM1 SM2
Physics SM1 SM2
World Language, CTE & Other Original Credit Courses
World Language
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French 1 2
Spanish 1 2 3
Mandarin Chinese I II
Latin 1 2
German 1 2
CTE
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Business Applications SM
Introduction to Health Science SM1 SM2
Information Technology Applications SM
Intermediate Health Science SM
Introduction to Business & Marketing SM
Other
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College & Career Preparation I SM
College & Career Preparation II SM
Skills for Health SM
Physical Education SM
e-Learning FAQ’s Part I
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When and where do I take this class?
○ Students take an eLearning class during the school day in the eLearning lab with a
facilitator.
Is eLearning hard?
○ Course content is from Apex Learning and is rigorous. Many courses involve a good
amount of reading. It is important to understand that these courses will take time and
devotion to complete. Students should plan on spending time outside of the school day
working on e-Learning courses.
Who will be my online teacher for my courses?
○ All courses have a highly qualified teachers from FNSBSD, except Mandarin, Latin and
German which have Apex Virtual Learning Teachers.
Who will be in the elearning classroom?
○ FNSBSD qualified teachers will support you in the eLearning classrooms to help you
complete your courses and answer questions you have with content or technology.
eLearning FAQ’s Part II
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Will I be able to drop the class if I do not like it?
○ e-Learning courses will follow the same policy as any high school course. Students will
only be allowed to drop the course within the first 10 days without penalty.
How do I sign up for an eLearning course?
○ Choose the course and complete a course request form. Meet with a counselor to
complete the registration process.
Do I need Internet access at home or a personal computer?
○ Though these things are not needed, it is highly recommended that you have Internet
access availability and a device to complete work outside of school. Every eLearning
classroom has chromebooks available for students to use in the classroom.
How does Credit Recovery work?
○ Credit Recovery classes recover credit for a failed course. At the start of the course a
pretest is given to assess skills and knowledge. Based on the results, the student will be
given coursework for any material not learned. Amount of coursework required to
complete the course and receive credit will vary from student to student.
eLearning FAQ’s Part III
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What happens if I finish my course early?
○ You will be offered the option to begin another eLearning course.
How do I get help from my online teacher?
○ Though your eFacilitator in your classroom will most often be able to help, you will be
able to contact your teacher through the Apex Message Center.
What if I do not finish the course in the semester?
○ You will work with your counselor to take an incomplete and create a plan for
completion within 10 days.
Do we use textbooks? Are there labs for science?
○ In some courses there are textbooks and your eFacilitator will provide them as needed.
All science classes have labs and students have the option to complete them as dry labs if
they are without materials, or full labs if the materials are available.
Are all courses APS approved?
○ No. Check with your counselor to see which courses qualify.
Director of
Personalized
Learning
Holly Cervin
[email protected]
907-452-2000 xt.11429
eLearning Supports
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Britt Larson: Admin Secretary
Christina Hum: Online
Learning Specialist
eLearning Lab Facilitators
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Ginger Hamlin: HUT
Peter Shier: LHS
Rachael Coria: WVH
Lauren Cathey: BEH
Sally Madden: NPH