| Are
Plano ISD eSchool courses accredited? |
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Yes,
the course offered through eSchool are accredited through the Plano
ISD. |
| Can
I attend Plano ISD eSchool and my regular high school at the same
time? |
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Yes,
eSchool is designed for students currently enrolled in school, as
well as students in home school. If you are currently enrolled in
school and intend to take an eSchool course for graduation credit,
we recommend that you contact your school counselor to gain official
approval and to ensure proper recording of eSchool courses on your
transcript. |
| What
courses are available? |
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Plano
ISD eSchool offers a multitude of courses. Please click on the Courses
button on the left to see what courses are offered. |
| How
many eSchool courses can I take at one time? |
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Students
currently enrolled in Plano ISD will be allowed to take two eSchool
courses at one time and may earn a total of two credits through correspondence/Plano
ISD eSchool courses. We encourage you to balance your eSchool course
load with your current schedule. If you are a full time student, you
should consult with your school counselor to design a plan that best
fits your schedule and degree plan. |
| Will
eSchool credit transfer to another school district? |
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Plano
ISD eSchool credit is awarded through the Plano ISD and is completely
transferable within the United States. |
| How
long does it take to complete a course? |
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Plano
ISD eSchool courses are designed to be completed in a minimum of 6
weeks and a maximum of 18 weeks. |
| What
is the cost of tuition? |
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Tuition
for an eSchool course ranges from $230-$300 per semester (.5 credit).
Some courses may require the purchase of additional materials not
included in the tuition fee. |
| What
is the refund policy? |
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Within
15 days of the online registration, students may cancel enrollment
and receive a reimbursement of tuition, as per enrollment agreement.
A fee of $50 will be retained for administrative expenses. Students
that have not communicated with their eSchool teacher within 30 days
of registration will be dropped from the course and tuition will not
be reimbursed. |
| What
equipment will I need at my house to get started? |
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An
active, functional email account with an appropriate email
address that will handle file attachments of significant size.
The following are the minimum hardware and
software configurations required for Plano ISD eSchool courses. |
Windows Computer: |
Pentium
Processor and Windows 98SE or higher |
Macintosh Computer: |
Power
PC Processor and System 9.0 or higher |
All Computers: |
*128
MB RAM |
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*Color
monitor (16 bit, 800 x 600 resolution) |
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*8x
or faster CD-ROM drive |
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*Keyboard
and mouse |
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*Direct
network connection or 56 bps modem with Internet access |
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*Sound
card and speakers |
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*Hard
disk with at least 40 MB available |
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*Microsoft®
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher and course-specific plug-ins
for the browsers. Macintosh users may use Safari or
IE 5.5 or higher.
*Microphone for Spanish courses |
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*Microsoft
Word 2000 or higher. |
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*A
printer is recommended and will enhance your experience in a
Plano ISD eSchool course. |
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