Why do students take online classes? Students enroll and participate in eCampus courses for a variety of reasons. Some of the more frequently reported reasons center upon the fact that taking a course online can significantly resolve scheduling conflicts.

Oftentimes students who are in the IB program, students who take a large load of AP classes, students in band, NCAPS, etc., find that moving one or more of their course choices to eCampus can free up space in the daily schedule.

Another common reason for selecting online courses is to recover credit lost from past performances or from transferring in from another school system.

In addition to the courses available at your high school, eCampus currently offers two courses only available online: Career Internship and Discover the Arts.

And finally, eCampus allows hard working students the option to take additional courses over and above the daily schedule. If you are comfortable carrying an increased course load, choose to take an online course in addition to your daily schedule as opposed to in place of one of your daily blocks.

Readiness for eLearning: A Self-Assessment • I am technically capable of completing

coursework on my MacBook Air.

• I am comfortable using my laptop on most days of the week to access my online course.

• I have a reliable Internet connection at home.

• I can access my NKCS email account and check it daily for updates.

• I understand that self motivation is a key component of online learning.

• I am comfortable with the fact that I will not likely have face-to-face contact with my eCampus teacher.

• I understand that establishing a plan for frequent study time away from distractions is important for success in an online course.

NKCS Website: www.nkcschools.org/ecampus

Voice: 816.321.5009

Email: ecampus@nkcschools.org

Login Page: ecampus.nkcschools.org

Courses offered Accounting *ACT Prep AP Government Politics US AP StatisticsAP US HistoryAP World History Algebra IAlgebra IIAmerican CitizenshipAmerican LiteratureBiology IBusiness LawCareer Internship (grade 12 only) ChemistryComputer ApplicationsComputer Programming Creative WritingDiscover the ArtsEnglish Language Arts I Lit & Comp English Language Arts II Lit & Comp Entrepreneurship GeometryHealthMarketing PrincipalsMulticultural Lit & CompositionMusic AppreciationMythology & Classical Literature & Comp. Personal Finance (grades 11 & 12) Physical EducationPhysics *PsychologySelf DevelopmentShort StorySociologySpanish IStatisticsUS History World History

FAQ: Is there a cost to my family?

There is no cost associated with eCampus for NKCS students. We also regularly accommodate non-district students for a fee.

How do I enroll for classes?

Fall or Spring Semester: enrollment is done through your school counseling office. Summer Session: Go to www.nkcschools.org/ecampus

Completing the puzzle Experience with fully online coursework is part of a complete package for students seeking college and career readiness. Skill in navigating the realm of online learning is key to most comprehensive post-secondary experiences.

eCampus is the online learning program in the North Kansas City Schools. Courses are taught by experienced district teachers and meet the national, state, and district standards. All courses can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, using any computer with internet access. Blackboard is the course management platform used for all fully online courses. Teachers communicate with students by using discussion boards, email, voicemail, and through the virtual classroom itself.

*Denotes new course offering for Fall 2016 Semester