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Enrollment
What is the purpose of the diagnostic test?
Due to ORU eAcademy's accreditation with the International Christian Accrediting Association (ICAA) and North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA), spring standardized testing is required for full-time students in grades 3, 5, 8, and 11. ORU eAcademy is pleased to offer our students the Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) test through the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA). While we only require this test for our students in grades 3, 5, 8, and 11, we strongly encourage all of our students to take advantage of this service. This information may be helpful to show accountability to local school boards or state departments of education. Please note that ORU eAcademy utilizes standardized test data for program development. Test scores do not impact students' grades in any way.
Is there a transcript fee?
There is no fee for transcripts.
Do you offer achievement testing?
Yes, end of course testing will determine the academic advances made during the year to see if adequate yearly progress (AYP) has been achieved. Parents have the option to test their child one time a year. See Financial Information on page 15 for testing fee price.
Do you know my particular state's homeschooling requirements?
No, parents are responsible for knowing their own state's homeschool laws. You may call your state homeschool organization for this information, or go to www.hslda.org.
Please note ORU eAcademy is an accredited, private, Christian online school
When can my student start?
You can enroll your student(s) any day of the year. ORU eAcademy accepts registrations for enrollment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through our "user friendly" online registration form on our website, www.ORUeAcademy.com. You can also call an ORU eAcademy enrollment advisor at 1.800.678.5899.
How long does the enrollment process take?
The entire enrollment process takes approximately two to three weeks to complete. The enrollment process includes online registration, transcript processing, placement testing, program placement, and advisement. (Students enrolling in ORU eAcademy will have the option to take a national achievement test.)
I have just pulled my student out of a public school, what do I do now?
States have different homeschooling requirements, so we recommend contacting your local homeschooling organization, as well as the Home School Legal Defense Association at www.hslda.org to find out what your state's homeschooling laws are.
What does the ORU eAcademy tuition cover?
The tuition covers enrollment in the eAcademy online curriculum. There may be additional paperback books to purchase for literature and reading courses and supplies for science experiments.
Can I enroll in ORU eAcademy if I live in another country?
ORU eAcademy offers online distance learning to students all over the world. Student work is then transmitted over the Internet for eAcademy to grade and record. However, a word of caution: there could be challenges with personal contact via phone or online while students are working on their schoolwork due to extreme differences in time zones.
Will my Internet filter cause any problems?
If you have an Internet service provider (e.g., AOL) that allows you to set a filter, you will need to set the filter to the lowest level (i.e., parent level) to synchronize with the school. Third-party filters (software filters) will work satisfactorily with eAcademy's distance learning software.
Does my student have to be connected to the Internet while doing schoolwork?
Yes. Students may access their schoolwork from any Internet connection.
Do you offer payment plans?
Tuition must be paid at the time curriculum is ordered. There are no other options. Payment is submitted by credit or debit card.
Note: Full-time students have the option of making two payments.
Can I enroll my student for just one course?
Yes. Part-time students must take at least 1 full credit course. Simply fill out the online registration form and request the course(s) you wish for your student to take. If your student plans to earn a high school diploma through eAcademy, he or she should register as a full-time student with the usual placement testing and program planning. Please call an enrollment advisor at 1.800.678.5899.
Does my student need to be able to type to be successful?
Though typing skills are an advantage, many students successfully do the work using the "hunt and peck" method. Students are strongly encouraged to have keyboarding skills. There are several software packets geared toward aiding students with improving their skills.
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