Online Courses

Students may earn Chelsea High School course credit for online courses according to the following guidelines: 

• Courses Taken During the Normal School Day & Year: Up to two credits per year may be earned. Credit will only be granted for courses not offered on site at CHS, except in cases of a schedule conflict and as approved by the designated high school administrator. The cost of these classes may be the responsibility of the student or their family. 
• Courses taken outside the normal school day: Students enrolled in a full CHS schedule may earn up to 2 additional CHS credits per school year (September-August). Such credits may not be used for early graduation. Credits earned to meet graduation requirements must be pre-approved by the designated high school administrator. The cost for these classes may be the responsibility of the students or their family. 
• Credit Recovery: Students may recover up to two additional CHS credits per school year using online courses. Such credits may not be used for early graduation and must be completed by May 15, of the 12th grade year. Students may only enroll in an online credit recovery course after having taken and failed the corresponding CHS course. Credit earned to meet graduation requirements must be pre-approved by the designated high school administrator. The cost for these classes may be the responsibility of the student or their family. 
• Grading/Credit: To receive course credit for taking an AP online class, you must sign up and take the AP exam in May. Grades earned in all online classes will be recorded on transcripts but will not be counted in the student’s cumulative G.P.A. 
• Withdraw Policy: The Drop-And-Add Policy  stated in the student handbook, will also apply to virtual classes. 

About this Guide

This guide has been prepared by Michigan Virtual™, through its Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute® (MVLRI), with the insight of experienced mentors, instructors, administrators, and customer service representatives from Michigan Virtual. It is intended for parents, guardians, counselors, and others who guide students in their decision about whether online courses are a good option for their personal circumstance. It’s focus is on middle and high school students. In it, you will find information about:

• what to consider and in what sequence; 
• what to expect from your student’s school, academically and financially 
• what role you play in supporting your student’s virtual learning success
• what a virtual course experience is like — getting started through a student’s transcript
• what is different when a student is homeschooled 

While the context presented here is specific to Michigan, much of the information is translatable to any parent and student considering whether and how best to learn in a virtual environment.

Click here to access the Parent Guide to Online Learning - Michigan Virtual