Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton- Herkimer-Oneida BOCES. St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES. Student: Parent/Guardian: ONLINE STUDENT/PARENT AGREEMENT FORM

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1 ONLINE STUDENT/PARENT AGREEMENT FORM Please return this form to your school s counselor. Student: I have received and read the Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Online Student Handbook. I agree to all the policies and regulations in the Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Online Student Handbook as described Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton- Herkimer-Oneida BOCES Student Name (Please Print) Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian: I have reviewed the Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Online Student Handbook with my son/daughter and agree to support all policies and regulations as described. St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Parent Signature Date Please return this form to your school s counselor.

2 Table of Contents 1. Welcome Letter School Calendar 4 3.Distance Education Contacts 5 4. Non-Discrimination Policy 6 5. Vision Statement 6 6. Overview of Distance Education Student Policies Online Student Agreement Form 11 N. Discipline Procedures: Students taking DL courses will be held to the discipline policies and procedures of their home school districts and/or BOCES. O. Student Withdrawal / returning materials: If a student withdraws from a DL class at any time, the equipment and materials are to be returned to BOCES within one (1) week of the withdrawal, as stated in the equipment loan policy. P. Extra Help Sessions for Students At the discretion of the teacher, they may provide in person, or virtual extra help sessions for students. The teacher s policies regarding extra help should be noted in the syllabus. Q. Proctored Quizzes and Exams- Each course is created differently and students will be informed as to whether a quiz is password protected (to be entered by the proctor), proctored online, or open (non-proctored). All locked or proctored quizzes and exams are required to be taken in an authorized testing environment where a proctor is observing the students at all times (unless a remote proctoring service is being used). Students who do not comply with the rules above are considered to be cheating. Disciplinary action will be taken by Jefferson-Lewis BOCES and/or the student s school district. R. Recognition of Credit: Each student s school district provides the guidelines for receiving credit from courses taken online. All online courses are factored into student s GPA. AP Courses may be weighted differently than high school classes. Please check with your school counselor for specific information. S. Technology Access: Students taking online classes in their regular class schedule will need access to a computer during normal school hours at the discretion of the local school district. Students working outside the local school setting must have access to equipment that meets the minimum requirements. Minimum requirements are a computer with high speed internet access. Students may be provided with a laptop on loan from the Jefferson-Lewis BOCES if needed.

3 J. Technical Difficulties: Each student is responsible to be active within the course. This requires submitting assignments, completing quizzes, exams, discussions, as per the scheduled dates. During the course orientation, students will learn about basic trouble shooting and procedures to follow in the event of difficulties. Students having computer or technical difficulties are required to notify the teacher or elearning specialist to report the problem immediately. The teacher and/or elearning specialist may contact the student s school to discuss the issue and make arrangements with the school for computer access while the student s problem is solved. The student is still required to submit the work as per the scheduled due dates. Failure to submit work as scheduled may result in a zero or point deductions, depending on the teacher s classroom rules. K. Student Evaluation and Grading: 1. Grading: Marking periods are ten weeks long for online courses. Grades will be entered into the grading system and appear on progress reports and report cards issued by your school district. As in your school, a 65 and above is considered a passing grade. 2. Final Grade: The final grade is the average of the marking periods, including a midterm exam and final exam. No incomplete grades will be used for a final grade. L. Student Records / Personally Identifiable Information / Confidentiality: Student records are to be kept confidential on all LMS. Students will need to sign the student record authorization form to allow counselors, administrators, and parents to view their course progress and records. M. Student Attendance: Student attendance at online courses may be required at specific times, i.e.: online chats, group meetings, videoconferencing, etc. In addition, students are required to log on to their distance learning classes daily. If a student is inactive in a class for more than 5 days, the teacher and/or the e- learning mentor should contact the student. If the student does not log on for the next 5 days, the e-learning mentor should contact the student and administration and counselor about a system of actions to be taken regarding the offense. To Our Students and Parents: Congratulations on your participation in an online learning experience! Your commitment to online learning during high school will prepare you for future success in online learning with your peers, teachers and professionals. The online learning program is designed to give opportunities to take many courses that may not be available in your school. All courses are available online with 24/7 access and are taught by NYS Certified Teachers. This handbook is designed to introduce you and your parents or guardians to the procedures and policies followed in the distance learning program at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES. Regular online participation, completion of assignments, regular interaction with your teacher, elearning specialist and classmates, following all regulations and policies, and behaving in a positive manner are necessary components to success within online learning. It is expected that you will accept the responsibility of adhering to the policies and procedures that are explained in this handbook. Students and parents should read through the entire handbook, sign the ONLINE STUDENT/PARENT AGREE- MENT FORM on the back cover, and submit it to your school counselor or e-learning specialist. Your signature and the signature of a parent or guardian is required in order to confirm that you have read the entire handbook and agree to the rules and policies as described. Sincerely, Marcy Grenier JL BOCES Professional and Program Development

4 JL BOCES School Calendar September Labor Day October Columbus Day November 11.. Veteran s Day November Thanksgiving December 23 January 3...Christmas Holiday January Martin Luther King Day February Mid-Winter Break April Spring Break May 26..Memorial Day June Last Day of Online Courses June 3, 4, Regents Exams June 26.Regents Rating Day C. Student Orientation: Students enrolling in a Distance Learning course will be required to attend a student orientation Summer Start week in August. During this orientation students will receive any technology required, get log on information, review policies, and meet the teacher. Students will also be able to practice logging on to their courses and trouble shoot any issues that arise. D. Student Add/Drop of Course Students should follow their school s add/drop procedures. All students registering for the course must be completely enrolled by the Add date listed in the DL calendar. Any students requesting to drop a class must have teacher, counselor, and principal s signature. E. Course Schedule- The course schedule is at the discretion of the teacher and host school (local district or BOCES). The course should adhere to marking periods and reporting deadlines of the host school. F. School Calendar The school calendar of the hosting school s DL course will be followed for all students in the course. (Local district or BOCES). All vacations and holidays should be noted in the course schedule and syllabus. G. Materials / Textbooks: Most materials for DL courses will be free; however, districts are responsible for acquiring all textbooks and/or e-books that are required for DL Courses. H. Student Code of Conduct: Please see the following forms for JL BOCES policies and your home district s policies. Anti-Bullying Policy Plagiarism Policy Student Use of the Network Internet Use Netiquette Passwords I. Usage: All online students will have an address entered into the LMS. This account is the only account students will use as a source of communication within the course. Students are expected to regularly check this address for communication regarding their course.

5 V. STUDENT POLICIES AND GUIDELINES A. Online Course Calendar April 1, Enrollment Opens June 1, Enrollment Due July 15, 2015.Enrollment Deadline August 1-7, Orientation Week September 2, Online classes begin December 22, st Semester Ends January 15-22, Online classes Midterms June 7-15, Online classes Finals June 15, nd Semester Ends B. Course Registration Students interested in enrolling in a DL course should first speak to their school counselor. The school counselor will fill out a district request for services form, including signatures of approval from the building principal and superintendent. The completed form will be sent to Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, DL Program, if the school requires BOCES support in implementing the class. Upon approval, the student and parents will need to complete the following and return to the school counselor. Once all forms are complete, the school counselor should send the packet to Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, DL Program (If the district is seeking BOCES support in implementing the Online class): Checklist Student /Parent Online Student Agreement Form Student Record Authorization Form Plagiarism Policy (for district and BOCES) Acceptable Use Policy (for district and BOCES) Student Orientation Equipment Loan Policy Distance Education Contacts JL BOCES District Superintendent Stephen J. Todd stodd@boces.com JL BOCES Director of Professional and Program Development Marcy Grenier mgrenier@boces.com JL BOCES Distance Education Coordinator Kris Biazzo kbiazzo@boces.com JL BOCES VAP Coordinator Jana Rogers jrogers@boces.com JL BOCES E-Curriculum Coordinator Marjory Williams mawilliams@boces.com JL BOCES Technology Integration Specialist Derek LaLonde dlalonde@boces.com SLL BOCES District Superintendent Thomas R. Burns tburns@sllboces.org Ext SLL BOCES Senior Supervisor of School Improvement Jennifer French, Ed.D. jfrench@sllboces.org Ext SLL BOCES Supervisor of Instructional Technology Patti Fisher pfisher@sllboces.org Ext

6 I. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES (Jefferson-Lewis BOCES) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle complaints/ inquiries regarding the BOCES non-discrimination policies: Timothy A. Collins, Esq. at the Jefferson-Lewis BOCES Office of Inter-Municipal Legal Services, State Route 3, Watertown, NY 13601, or via or phone at or (315) , or Dominic S. D Imperio, Esq., Title IX Officer, Director, Employer- Employee Relations, at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES, State Route 3, Watertown, NY 13601, via at ddimperio@boces.com, or via phone at (315) For further information on this notice of non-discrimination visit: for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call Please note that those wishing to file a complaint may also do so through the Department of Education s Office for Civil Rights at www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/qa-complaints.html. II. ONLINE STUDENT AGREEMENT FORM Once you have read this handbook, please sign and date on the spaces provided on the back cover. Your parent or guardian must also sign and date the page. Upon completion, remove the back cover and return it to your guidance department where it will be forwarded to the Distance Learning Department at the Jefferson-Lewis BOCES. III. VISION STATEMENT The Jefferson-Lewis BOCES will be a leader in creating, implementing and maintaining cooperative educational programs that meet the expanding and ever-changing needs of the communities it serves. IV. INTRODUCTION TO DISTANCE EDUCATION A. Goal To provide participating schools with greater educational opportunities through the use of videoconferencing resources, online classes, and other connective technologies. B. Description-As a member of the consortium, schools have the capability to receive a wide variety of high school and college-level courses. Participating districts may select other options in the Distance Learning program including K-12 enrichment programs, credit recovery, AIS and homebound solutions. C. Student Expectations: To be successful in an online class, it is recommended that the student be a self-starter with a strong sense of direction and ability to set goals and follow through. A successful online student can work independently, stay on task, and maintain a regular schedule of logging on and keeping up with the readings, course assignments, homework and other expectations. D. Curriculum Options : 1. Virtual Advanced Placement Courses The course listings for the school year: Art History Biology Calculus AB Computer Science English Literature English Language Environmental Sciences French Music Theory Psychology Spanish Statistics Studio Art Government US History World History 2. JCC Distance Education Courses / Scheduling 3. Dual Credit Enrollment 4. Credit Recovery / Accrual Courses