Course Information

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) GOAL 1:  Every student will demonstrate academic achievement and be prepared for success after high school.

 

REALITY:  Students may require alternative solutions to assure their learning success and reach their learning potential. 

 

SOLUTION: The Illinois Virtual School (IVS) can be a solution for public, private, and home schooled students in grades 5-12 with its ILS-aligned online courses taught by Illinois certified, highly qualified teachers.
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View the Fall 2010 Course List - Updated Aug 12, 2010 with AP Calculus AB added

 

Be sure to use our Interactive Course Catalog,which includes links to course description, course content map, recommended prerequisite(s) and other course information.


Flexible Enrollment


IVS is offering Flexible Enrollment opportunities starting Fall 2010 based on feedback from school partners.  This enhancement will increase the number of times students may begin coursework. 

 

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Watch our video to hear more about Flexible Enrollment.
Note:  Video plays in Windows Media Player.


 

 

Key Points:

  • Students have the opportunity to start a course each month at a designated time in August through March
    See Academic Calendar for Flexible Enrollment Times
     
  •  Students will have 17 full weeks (4 months) to complete coursework.  
     Ex:  Students starting Aug. 16th will have until Dec. 13th to finish the course.
  •  Students requesting additional access to courses beyond the 4 months will be assessed for each month at a prorated cost.  
  • Students will have a 11 day grace period to drop a course without charge.
  • Students will have the opportunity to take a “Condensed Term” course in the Winter and the Summer.
  • Course fees are $250 per course per student for Fall and Spring Terms. Winter and Summer term fees are $225 per course.
  • Full year courses and AP semester courses are have three enrollment periods each term.
  • Completion Certificates will be available to schools at the end of the 4 month period OR as students complete their course. Attention to Start Date will be critical for schools needing suggested final grades by a specific date.
  • Schools will be invoiced for new enrollments once during each enrollment period.

 

To see all events, go to the Calendar page, or click here.

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    Fall Registration Available for September 15 Start Date!

    View Fall 2010 Course List (updated 8-12-10) and watch our Video for details!

     

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