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1 Why Choose OC Online? OC Online is all about accessibility. Ontario Christian has worked hard to make its quality education available to anyone, anywhere. And the quality has not been sacrificed for convenience: the classes are accredited, teachers work with your student, and the classes reflect a Christian world view. Your student will be able to work at his or her own pace rushing ahead where other students would need more time, or taking it slow over a passage that could be rushed in the classroom. This flexibility makes OC Online ideal for students working to overcome any number of obstacles whether their education is interrupted by illness, travel, learning disabilities, work, or a simple lack of time, OC Online has the answer. Our online classes are ideal for those who want to control the content of their student's education through home schooling or independent study, but may not be experts in certain subjects. Our classes are also the perfect solution for military or missionary families for whom Christian education may be otherwise impossible. Need more reasons? No hidden costs your tuition includes everything you will need for this class. That means: No books to buy No transfer fees No transcript fees No graduation fees No DVD's or CD's to buy Class is asynchronous. There are no set times when your student needs to be online. Class can begin as early or late as your student wants and accommodates breaks of any frequency or length throughout the day. OC ONLINE GUIDE Table of Contents: Why Choose OC Online....1 Course List Tuition How to Enroll Comparison Checklist Philosophy/Mission Accreditation Classes are fully media-integrated. Unlike other online schools, OC Online classes have picture, video, and interactive media learning tools to enhance your student's learning experience. Teachers are available from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Pacific time, and will respond to any s or instant messages within the hour. Continued on next page 1

Your student will be able to work at his or her own pace rushing ahead where other students would need more time, or taking it slow over a passage that could be rushed in the classroom.

2 Tech support is available 24/7. Students and teachers have a restricted two-way street of communication. In order to provide the utmost security from identity theft or Internet predators, your child will only have access to his or her teacher. ALL interaction for the course takes place within the system. Students will not use personal addresses. They will have access to an internal and chat system that logs each interaction, so students will be able to return to former conversations for review. No personal addresses are needed, allowing for increased security. Class is available from any computer that is connected to the Internet. Faculty are all Ontario Christian School teachers. Each is a committed Christian with credentials, certification, and classroom experience. What courses does OC Online offer? COURSE COURSE Algebra I A English II (10th grade) B Algebra I B Geometry A Algebra II A Geometry B Algebra II B Pre-calculus American Government A Trigonometry American Government B U.S. History A Calculus A U.S. History B Calculus B World History A Consumer Math A World History B Consumer Math B World Geography A English I (9th grade) A World Geography B English I (9th grade) B CA H.S. Exit Exam Test Prep English II (10th grade) A OC Online is always adding more classes-contact us if the class you need is not available here to see if it is in the works! Will these credits count? Yes! All colleges will accept OC online credits! OC online is an extension of Ontario Christian Schools, which is accredited by Christian Schools International and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 2 The credits earned through OC online will be accepted at any US college. We strongly urge parents of students currently in a traditional high school to check with their principal or admissions director to make sure that these credits will apply for their high school graduation.

Students will not use personal email addresses.

3 What is the tuition? Each semester-long class costs $400. This covers everything you will need to complete the course. Other online courses do not include the cost of books or workbooks. OC online is different. When you buy a class, you have everything you will need. Not only that, but our classes have full multimedia integrated into them-pictures, videos, and interactive media. This is not a simple, all-text program. How do I enroll? 1 Go through our checklist to see how Ontario Christian Online compares with similar online programs Look through our course list to find the class or classes you or your student needs. Check with your school administrators to determine if your school will accept OC online course credits. Enroll in the courses. Click here to go the enrollment form directly. And you are ready to get started! Once you enroll, OC Online support staff will contact you to be sure you are getting the product you need. Within one business week, you/your student will receive the login information, and will be able to begin. Students will have 120 calendar days to finish the course. Throughout the term, students will be contacted periodically to check their progress. Support staff and teachers are available within one business day year-round. Comparison Chart - Online Education FEATURE CHECKLIST OC ONLINE OTHER All-inclusive tuition? Covered expenses: Book fees? Transcript fees? Transfer fees? Graduation fees? Multimedia presentation? Taught from a Christian perspective? Fully available Christian teachers? 3 24/7 tech support? Asynchronous flexibility?

This is not a simple, all-text program. How do I enroll? 1 Go through our checklist to see how Ontario Christian Online compares with similar online programs.

4 Philosophy/Mission Ontario Christian School is committed to our motto: Growing Christian Leaders. Ontario Christian recognizes that the parents are most accountable before God for the nurture of their children in the ways of the Lord. Therefore the school sees itself as an extension of the home. We see the home, church, and school must be partners in helping the students to grow in discipleship and establishing the relationships and living in obedience to God's Word. Mission The mission of Ontario Christian School is to provide a Biblically-based, quality education for the children of Christian parents that nurtures students to grow in knowledge, conviction, and maturity; therefore, our focus is to equip students with the vision and skills to engage all relationships and culture under the authority of Jesus Christ. Philosophy We are called as Christians to grow in maturity in Jesus Christ, to be knowledgeable about our faith, to stand firm in our convictions, to live as servants within community, and work toward reconciling all things and relationships to Jesus Christ. The home has the primary responsibility for the children and is the children's primary source of nurture and guidance. The school serves as an extension of the home. The Christian parent, as a member of the body of Christ, seeks for the family growth in faith and practice with regular and active involvement in a local Christian church. Ontario Christian School Online assists the home in training the student to grow in Christian maturity and to deliberately and joyfully discover and develop his or her individual worth, talents, gifts, and responsibilities for service. Our goal is to equip the student with the vision and skills to bring positive change to culture and all relationships for the advancement of the kingdom of God. Ontario Christian School Online seeks to ensure that every aspect of learning, including understanding, decision-making, and serving, is an extension of a Christian commitment and Biblical worldview. 4

We see the home, church, and school must be partners in helping the students to grow in discipleship and establishing the relationships and living in obedience to God's Word.

5 Affiliations Ontario Christian School has partnered with Advanced Academics to bring Christian education to your computer. Advanced Academics developed the behind-the-scenes programming needed to fuel the site while Ontario Christian School developed the course content and oversees the day-to-day management of the online school. Memberships Ontario Christian School is a member of Christian Schools International and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Accreditation As a division of Ontario Christian Schools, Ontario Christian School Online is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. What Does That Mean For You? The courses offered by Ontario Christian School Online are fully legitimate. Completed courses will not only help students towards their goal of high school graduation, but they will also be recognized by higher education institutions within the California State University System, the University of California System, or any other US college. How Do I Know This is True for Me? We strongly urge students (or parents of students) currently in a traditional high school to check with their principal or admissions director to make sure that these credits will apply for their high school graduation. Contact information: Ontario Christian School 931 W. Philadelphia St. Ontario, CA online@ocschools.org 5

school. Memberships Ontario Christian School is a member of Christian Schools International and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

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