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The district will utilize technology-delivered courses as part of its educational program to
increase accessibility and flexibility in the delivery of instruction in the district. In addition to
regular, classroom-based instruction, students in the district may earn credit through accredited
distance, online, or virtual learning courses operated through the district’s program and/or the
state-run virtual education program.
District Courses
All technology-delivered programs and courses offered by the district will be consistent with
state academic standards and instructional goals of the district, ensuring both the rigor of the
course and the quality of instruction. The district will review instructional materials periodically
to ensure they meet program standards.
The district will integrate technology-delivered instruction as part of the regular instruction
provided by a certified teacher in the district for grades K through 12.
Grades nine through 12
Students in grades nine through 12 may earn units of academic credit to be applied toward
graduation requirements by completing technology-delivered courses offered through
agencies/universities approved by the board.
A student may earn credit for a distance, online, or virtual learning course under the following
circumstances:
 The high school does not offer the course due to lack of certified personnel.
 The high school does offer the course, but the student is unable to take it due to an
unavoidable scheduling conflict.
 The course will serve as a supplement to extended medical homebound instruction.
 The district has expelled the student from the regular school setting, but educational services
are to be continued.
 The principal, with agreement from the student’s parent/legal guardian and teachers,
determines the student requires a differentiated or accelerated learning environment.
 The student needs the course for credit recovery.
 The student needs the course to meet graduation requirements.
 The student must be enrolled in a school in the district and, if applicable, will take the course
during the regular school day at the school site.
The school must receive an official record of the final grade before awarding credit toward
graduation.
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Application for courses
A student applying for permission to take a technology-delivered course must do the following:
 Complete prerequisites and provide teacher/counselor recommendations to confirm that
he/she possesses the maturity level needed to function effectively in a distance, online, or
virtual learning environment.
 Obtain the approval of the principal or his/her designee before enrolling in a technologydelivered
course.
 Adhere to the district code of conduct to include rules of behavior, consequences for
violations, and signed student agreements.
 Adhere to attendance requirements of the district.
District review committee
The superintendent will establish a committee to review all technology-delivered courses prior to
use by the district.
Evaluation
The district will evaluate the educational effectiveness of the technology-delivered courses and
the teaching/learning process to include assessments based on state academic standards as well
as student satisfaction. The district will use this evaluation to decide whether to grant credit for
the course or to continue or discontinue the use of the technology-delivered course.
The district will pay the tuition fee for the course for students enrolled full time and for students
who are permitted to take technology-delivered courses in alternative settings.
Students will have access to sufficient library media resources such as a “virtual library”
available through the World Wide Web, laboratory facilities, technical assistance, and hands-on
training and information.
The school will be responsible for providing applicable in-school supervision and monitoring of
students enrolled in technology-delivered courses.
The district will not use distance, online, or virtual education courses as the sole medium for
instruction in any required subject area for students in grades K through eight.
State-Run Virtual Education Program
The state-run virtual education program offers public, private, or home schooled students’ access
to technology-driven courses. These courses may be offered to district students for an initial unit
of credit and for access to credit recovery programs under guidelines established by the State
Board of Education.
The district will transcribe the student’s final numeric grade to the student’s permanent grade and
transcript.
Students enrolled in these courses will take final exams and appropriate state assessments in a
proctored environment.
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Nothing in state law requires the district to provide either home computer equipment or Internet
access to a student enrolling in this program.
This virtual education program will not award a South Carolina high school diploma.
Cf. IHBG, IHBH
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Legal References:
A. S.C. Code of Laws, 1976, as amended:
1. Section 59-16-10, et seq. - South Carolina Virtual School Program.
B. S.C. State Board of Education Regulations:
1. R43-248 - Virtual education program.