Other Credit Opportunities
Correspondence/Virtual/Online Courses
Program Details
Correspondence courses are courses taken through the mail or online for high school credit. Willis High School permits high school students to take correspondence or state-approved online courses for non-EOC tested subjects, with the exception of US History for early graduates only. Correspondence courses must be taken through state-accredited institutions of higher education, and students must have this agreement on file prior to enrollment. For graduating students, all correspondence or online coursework, including any required exams, must be completed on or before the first day of the student’s final semester.
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- NCAA eligibility may be affected.
- Students should be aware that some virtual or online courses may not count towards NCAA eligibility.
- Students should be aware that the UIL “No pass/No play” rules are applicable to classes taken outside of the regular day for high school purposes. Failing a correspondence course may result in ineligibility.
- NCAA eligibility may be affected.
Student Eligibility
- Students interested in taking online courses must see their counselor for information. It is important for students to know that online courses are rigorous, and are 100% TEKS aligned.
- Correspondence, Virtual, and Online learning course grades are entered on the student’s transcript and counted in the GPA calculation as level grade points unless the course is approved as an Advanced Placement or Dual Credit course.
- It is recommended students go to the link, https://lonestar.smartermeasure.com/, and take the Smarter Measure Assessment to determine their potential for success with online courses. A student should be serious when taking an online course, and should exhibit some of the following attributes and skills in order to be successful when taking an online course: self-starter, effective time manager, proficient in the use of technology, self-disciplined, and keyboarding skills.