Frequently Asked Questions
1. What textbooks are required and where do we get them?
There are recommended textbooks for each course and we do provide a link to purchase the books, however, you may also use any textbook and follow along with the module connecting the concept to the chapters within the textbook of your choice.
2. What are the requirements for my computer?
A broadband connection (DSL, Cable etc), Internet Explorer Browser and the QuickTime and Flash plug-ins (available for free) are required.
3. How does this differ from a satellite course?
They begin or end when you want them to. You are not set to our timetables or the traditional school calendar. You can start these classes anytime, then you may stop and go back again where you left off without the need of recording or catching up on your assignments.
4. What is the time commitment for the courses?
Our courses are self-paced. You move through the course as slowly or quickly as you desire. You do not have a set time to be at your computer and there is no minimum or maximum number of hours required. You can spend an hour on a concept or a week on a concept. You are allowed to master the text at the pace that you set for yourself that fits within your lifestyle.
5. What should I expect?
You will have a syllabus at the beginning of each course that states the grading methods, textbook recommendation and an introduction to the course. You will then follow through the course with streaming video, text, hyperlinks, assignments and quizzes.
6. Will I be able to contact the teacher at any time?
We have facilitators available to assess and grade the assignments who are available between the hours of 7am-7pm CST seven days a week. We also have coaches and mentors available at a minimal fee to assist you with those hard to understand concepts that may need some additional practice or information; they are available on an as needed basis.
7. Do you use Christian or secular textbooks
We have constructed our courses in a way that will allow both Christian and secular educators to utilize the courses. We present the content in a non-bias manner to best educate the students and allow them to keep their current beliefs without steering them one way or the other. Students are provided with the opportunity to purchase Christian or secular textbooks to follow along with our content.
8. What is the parent or home based teacher's involvement?
The parent or home based teacher will need to confirm that the student is completing any drills, grade any non essential assignments. They should encourage the student to keep going even when the content seems difficult, encourage them to seek assistance if they do not understand a concept, and provide them with an environment that will foster the learning and education that they desire.