HOW TO ASSIST STUDENTS

Exam Proctoring

BYU Independent Study now offers online proctoring for exams available in the online format. This online proctoring service allows you to take exams at home, on your own computer, and at a time that is convenient for you. If your course does not offer the online proctoring option (e.g., math or a world language), please go to is.byu. edu/testing and click on the Exam Proctoring tile. Use the testing search tool at the bottom of the proctoring page to find proctoring locations available in your area. J We require all our exams to be proctored, which means you will need to either use the online proctoring option BYU has provided or find a local proctor to complete your course. J Online proctoring appointments need to be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. J Please note that scheduling with a local proctor may involve fees or other requirements, such as scheduling appointments days in advance. J In any case, you will need the exam to be mailed or otherwise made available to your local proctor before you can take it. J If you have a testing location in mind that does not appear on the list referred to above, please contact that proctor or testing center directly to ask them to fill out a Proctor Certification form.

J The search form on the proctoring page will show only locations where proctors can be found, not individual proctors. It is possible they are eligible to proctor for you and are not shown in this list.

However, you will not be able to take your exam with a proctor that is not known to and approved by

BYU Independent Study. J If you are enrolled in a class that requires paper exams (e.g., math or a world language) and cannot find local proctoring, please contact us. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our office at (800) 914-8931 for assistance.

Completing a Course

LENGTH OF COURSE

For most of our courses, you have 12 months to complete the course. The speed at which you move through the course is entirely up to you. Generally, you will need at least three months to successfully complete a course.

Our 0.5 credit high school courses are comparable to a traditional semester-based high school class that typically requires around 60 hours of study time to complete.

Our university courses carry a similar workload to what would be required in a semester-based university course of the same number of credits.

For some courses, a 90-day course extension is available for a $20 fee.

For more information about course expiration, course extensions, and repeating a failed course, see is.byu. edu/policies or the Policies section of this catalog.

DEADLINES

Besides the 12-month completion deadline, in certain circumstances you may want to complete a course in time for the credit to appear on a high school or university transcript (such as for graduation deadlines, employment application deadlines, graduate school applications, etc.).

All coursework and exams need to be received by our office three weeks before any such deadline for them to appear on an official transcript.

NOTICE OF COURSE COMPLETION

You will be notified by email when the overall course grade is posted.

If you are a high school or middle school student and you listed your school when you registered for the course, your school will also be notified.

Credit is granted upon course completion.

ORDERING OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Once you’ve completed the course and the final grade is posted online, you can request that an official transcript be shipped to you (or to a school or institution) at is.byu.edu/ transcripts. A small processing fee will apply for each transcript request.

Counselor and Educator Portal

Worried about how your students are progressing in their BYU IS courses? Educators and counselors can look at and be notified of students’ status through our Counselor Portal student information system.

This year we have updated the Counselor Portal to make it even easier for you and your designated observers (including parents) to monitor student progress:

• improved, color-coded pace and performance indicators • green or red type on student grades to quickly identify below-passing scores • grade progress indicator • smart-search for student name and course title

• school or district selection from a nationwide database

Explore your portal access at

is .byu .edu/counselorportal

2Go to is .byu .edu for updates and support.

For Educators

ACADEMIC OUTREACH

Contact Information ................ 26

RESOURCES FOR COUNSELORS & EDUCATORS

FREE Online Course Previews ....... 27 FREE Resources ................... 27

ACCREDITATION

UC- and CSU-Approved Courses .... 28 NCAA ............................ 28

HOW TO ASSIST STUDENTS

All Students ....................... 29 Middle School or High School Students .............. 29 University and Dual Enrollment Students .......................... 29 Transcripts ........................ 29

COUNSELOR PORTAL

Student Tab ....................... 30 Scholarship Tab ................... 32 Reports Tab ....................... 32 Announcements ................... 32 Scholarships & Financial Aid ........ 33

High School and Middle School

Scholarships .................... 33

University Scholarships .......... 33 Academic Scholarships ........ 33 Financial Need Scholarships ... 34 Special Needs Scholarships .... 34 Ineligibility for Scholarships .... 34 Courses Purchased by Schools and Institutions ........................ 34

BECOMING A PROCTOR

Proctor Eligibility ................... 35 Proctor Policies .................... 36

BYU HIGH SCHOOL SUITE ONLINE CURRICULUM

Information ....................... 37 Contact Information ................ 37

SOLUTIONS

Credit Recovery ................... 38 Blended Learning .................. 38 Blended Models ................... 38 Turnkey Online Program ............ 39 Subscription Portfolio .............. 39

CONSULTING & TRAINING

Consulting ........................ 40 Teacher Training ................... 40 Analytics Training .................. 40

Academic Outreach

BYU Independent Study is a nonprofit program that does not pay commissions on registrations, so you can trust our consultants to have your best interests at heart. We’ll help you find effective solutions for your students.

Our dedicated consultants are available year-round to visit your school in person or meet online using web conferencing software.

Each of the full-time consultants below supervises a team of field representatives, one or more of whom may be located in your area. Please contact the consultant over your area to explore available options.

Dave Hoffman Major Accounts david.hoffman@byu.edu 801-422-7466

All states

John Kent Academic Outreach Consultant john.kent@byu.edu 801-422-8101

AK, CA, CO, DC, DE, IA, MD, NJ, NM, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV

Trenton McCall Academic Outreach Consultant trenton_mccall@byu.edu 801-422-8007

AL, CA, CO, IL, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, OR, UT, WI

Russell Bryant Director of Marketing and Customer Support russell.bryant@byu.edu 801-422-6047

International and HI

Jedd Maylett Academic Outreach Consultant jedd.maylett@byu.edu 801-422-2065

CA, CT, ID, KY, MA, ME, NH, OH, OR, RI, TN, UT, VT, WA

Mike Brousseau Academic Outreach Consultant mike.brousseau@byu.edu 801-422-5854

AR, CA, FL, GA, MT, NC, NY, PA, SC, TX, UT, WA

John Best Academic Outreach Consultant john.best@byu.edu 801-422-2048

AZ, CA, IN, KS, MI, ND, NE, NV, OH, OK, SD, UT, WY

Resources for Counselors & Educators

FREE ONLINE COURSE PREVIEWS

To determine whether a course meets your curriculum standards, we provide FREE online course previews to counselors, educators, and homeschool parents. Graded assessments are not included, and certain restrictions apply. A course preview request form is available on our website. J Visit is.byu.edu/coursepreview.

FREE RESOURCES

Each of the resources listed below can be ordered anytime and at no cost. Visit is.byu.edu/materials to order your copies today!

J Our Course Catalog lists all the information you’ll need to use our courses at your school. It is designed to be durable and last all year as a resource.

Educators, parents, and students may order copies anytime, at no cost. J The High School and Middle School Courses Booklet lists all our high school, middle school, and concurrent enrollment university courses and is designed to be given to high school and middle school students. Our goal is to make it easier for school counselors to share information about recommended courses with parents. J The Online High School Booklet outlines how homeschooled students can enroll in full-time online high school. Open Enrollment, Semester

Enrollment, and Adult Education diploma programs are available. J The University Courses Booklet lists our university courses, which provide flexible, accredited options for students seeking transferable credit. High school students may also be able to earn dual enrollment credit for some university courses.

Accreditation

Our accreditation sources are reciprocal with all other area accreditation agencies across the country, making them transferable to almost all educational institutions.

BYU is accredited as a Higher Education Institution by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). BYU Independent Study’s secondary education program (grades 7–12) is accredited by two regional accreditation agencies, Cognia (formerly AdvancED) and Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.

We recommend that students verify transferability with their current or intended school before enrolling in a BYU Independent Study course.

UC- AND CSU-APPROVED COURSES

More than 130 BYU Independent Study core and elective credit courses are approved for high school students preparing for admission to any University of California or California State University school. J Each course meets the California 1 semester (5 credits) requirement. J Go to hs-articulation.ucop.edu/ agcourselist and search for “BYU” to see a list of BYU Independent

Study courses approved for UC or

CSU systems. For other universities (not UC or CSU systems), please check with the university or college about admission requirements for high school courses.

NCAA

BYU Independent Study high school courses are NCAA-approved. They are comparable to traditional classroom courses in their length, content, and rigor, and they prepare students for academic work at a four-year college or university. Students in these courses also benefit from interaction with teachers, teaching assistants, tutors, advisors, and other support staff as part of this nontraditional educational experience. Credits earned through BYU Independent Study transfer and appear on the student’s school transcript(s).

College athletes and prospective college athletes from schools other than BYU may not earn credits through BYU Independent Study university-level courses. This restriction applies to students who are currently eligible as well as those seeking eligibility to participate in any collegiate athletic program (e.g., NCAA, NJCAA, CCAA, CIS, etc.) or who may do so in the future.