CWCS Department HQT Options
Option	Works Best for Students that…	Teacher Provides	Curriculum	Requirements
Online Elluminate Weekly Class	a-g § Work well independently, but need some weekly accountability and instruction § Are willing to study 1.5-2.5 hours per day per a-g course § Have pre-requisite skills for the course (see individual course syllabi-requirements vary)	§ 1 hour direct instruction per week § Syllabus and pacing guide § Email and phone for parent or student questions § All assignments and assessments (including proctored final exam for a-g students) § Grading of all assignments and assessments § Gradebook charting student progress- access anytime online via Moodle § Final semester grade	must use assigned class materials	§ Reliable Internet access § Head set § Course materials § Weekly attendance § Read syllabus, follow code of conduct, truancy policy, & assigned work
	General § Work well independently, but need some weekly accountability and instruction § Are willing to study 1-1.5 hours per day per course § May be lacking some of the pre-requisite skills for the a-g course § Are not attending a 4 year college/university upon graduation
Online Access	a-g § Strong independent learners § Are self-motivated and have regular accountability at home § Are willing to study 1.5-2.5 hours per day per a-g course § Have pre-requisite skills for the course (see individual course syllabi-requirements vary)	§ 1 hour class meeting per month § Syllabus and pacing guide § Email and phone for parent or student questions § All assignments and assessments (including proctored final exam for a-g students) § Grading of all assignments and assessments § Gradebook charting student progress- access anytime online via Moodle § Final semester grade	must use assigned class materials	§ Reliable Internet access § Head set § Course materials § Monthly attendance § Read syllabus, follow code of conduct, truancy policy, & assigned work §
	General § Strong independent learners § Are self-motivated and have regular accountability at home § Are willing to study 1-1.5 hours per day per course § May be lacking some of the pre-requisite skills for the a-g course § Are not attending a 4 year college/university upon graduation
Learning Center Class	a-g § Work best with face-to-face instruction § Enjoy a classroom setting and interacting with peers § Are willing to study 1.5-2.5 hours per day per a-g course § Have pre-requisite skills for the course (see individual course syllabi-requirements vary)	§ direct instruction § Syllabus and pacing guide § Email and phone for parent or student questions § All assignments and assessments (including proctored final exam for a-g students) § Grading of all assessments § Final semester grade § Check with individual teacher for specific class arrangements	check with teacher; usually has assigned materials	§ Reliable transportation § attendance
	General § Work best with face-to-face instruction § Enjoy a classroom setting and interacting with peers § Are willing to study 1-1.5 hours per day per course § May be lacking some of the pre-requisite skills for the a-g course § Are not attending a 4 year college/university upon graduation
Individualized HQT Access/ Portfolio Review	a-g § Are satisfying the direct instruction requirement with a non-HQT tutor or parent § Who have a busy schedule and can’t meet at assigned class times § Self-motivated and/or strong parent support and accountability § Desire alternative approach to a structured class	§ **Varies per instructor § Syllabus and pacing guide (or approval of) § Email and phone for parent or student questions § Grading of portfolio assignments § Final semester grade § Check with individual teacher for: 1. direct instruction 2. assignments 3. assessments 4. a-g final proctoring 5. grading options	can be chosen by student (if receiving a-g credit, must use approved text)	§ still must meet a-g guidelines for students earning a-g credit § proctored final exams for students earning a-g credit
	General § a-g level course not appropriate § Do not want/need online or learning center class § Using non-HQT tutoring § Desire alternative approach to a structured class § Are not attending a 4 year college/university upon graduation