Clovis Online School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) as a high school that provides college prep academics and career pathway courses in an online environment. The program is helpful for students who need flexible summer scheduling and course availability. Many of the courses offered are NCAA and University of California a-g approved. Clovis Online School is an independent study, distance learning, and variable credit program that allows students to work at their own pace. Students can register for and earn full or partial credits based on their academic needs.

 

 

Part-time enrolled students pay a one-time, non-refundable registration and course fee of:
= $205.63 for students registering for .5 to 5 credits
= $410.90 for students registering for 5.5-10 credits

Students can take a maximum of 2 semester courses for a total of 10 credits. No refunds will be given for summer school courses if partial credit is given, or for a course that is not started or completed (example – 3 credits given for the first 60% of course completed).

 

 

The Clovis Online summer program is available for students not currently enrolled at Clovis Online School and NOT currently enrolled in the Clovis Unified School District. Students who currently attend COS or CUSD need to speak with their current counselor about their free options for summer school.  Students can register for a maximum of 10 credits during the summer session (usually 2 semesters for 5 credits each). Students will need a computer capable of running the online platform through a web browser and have daily access to the Internet (see minimum requirements in Tech section).

Other requirements include:
Must reside within one of the following counties: Fresno, Inyo, Kings, Madera, Merced, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, or Tulare.
You must also be currently enrolled in high school and be 18 years old or under.

 

 

 

Must have a high speed internet connected computer with:

PC must have Windows 7 or newer (Mac must be OS X 10.7.5 or newer) with a minimum of 1GB of free disk space, with 2.33 GHz or faster processor, 2 GB of RAM, 1280x1024 Color Display and ability to run Google Chrome 35 or newer, Safari 6.0 or newer, or Firefox 35 or newer. Must have newest versions of Java, Adobe Acrobat reader, Adobe Flash Player, and Adobe Shockwave. Must also have speakers or ability to play sound for videos.

 

 

 

Program is designed for students needing to retake a course OR wanting to get ahead.  Students will have an opportunity to take college prep courses that are not offered at their school during the summer months. Courses can be taken to advance their graduation plan or recover credits if deficient in previous semesters. Prior to enrollment as a summer only student at Clovis Online School, students must meet prerequisite requirements and obtain their home school’s approval to receive credit on their transcripts. The course approval form must be completed and signed by a home high school official (usually the academic counselor) and parent/guardian prior to enrollment of summer courses.

 

 

 

Clovis Online School uses the a state of the art online educational platform which combines animations, simulations, video-casts, relevant Internet sites, and myriad other activities that support the lesson topic. Students will have a wealth of information 24/7 at their fingertips that can be reviewed as many times as necessary to achieve mastery. Clovis Online School summer school teachers will support the individual needs of each student during the process to help them complete each assigned course with the goal of reaching a high level of success. During the summer session teachers will be on site twice per week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8am-2pm for any face-to-face needs and appointments. Students can expect to work an average of 15 hours per week for each course during the 7-week session. Target dates will be set for each course so that work is paced to be completed by the end of the summer session. Students can work ahead of the assigned pace and can complete work early if they choose.

 

 

 

Clovis Online School will send a final grade report and unofficial transcript to each student with the letter grade and credits received for each course enrolled during the summer session. An official transcript will be mailed to the home high school site after the end of the summer session. As indicated on the Course Approval Form, the student’s home high school is responsible for accepting and posting to the student’s official records, the courses and credits completed at Clovis Online School during the summer session.  Please note: If a student receives a failing grade the transcript will still be mailed to the students home high school.