All students must turn on their webcam for their weekly synchronous class with the Online Campus.

Fairfax County Public Schools provides students with the opportunity to take some of the same courses offered at FCPS base schools, but in an online learning format.

Students may sign up for FCPS Online Campus courses if they meet these requirements:

• Students must be currently registered at a Virginia Public School.
• Home-schooled students must register at their local base school in order to sign up for FCPS Online Campus courses.
• Students must register for Online Campus courses through the base school counselor, with approval of the Director of Student Services (DSS). Students and parents may NOT register directly with the FCPS Online Campus during the regular school year.
• FCPS students may register for up to two Online Campus credits as part of their 7-credit schedule, free of charge. FCPS students wishing to register courses for beyond the standard 7 credits must pay tuition for the additional credit.
• $680 per credit; $340 if on reduced lunch fee; $68 if on free lunch fee.
• Tuition bills are e-mailed out in early October each school year.
• All Non-FCPS students must pay tuition of $780 per credit for their Online Campus course(s).
• Registration forms and deadlines can be found here: Online Campus Registration
• Students must have consistent, reliable internet access. We highly recommend that students use their FCPSOn device.
• All students must be available to attend weekly, live-online class sessions during the evening − at the fixed weekly dates/times. Times are announced after the student orientation.
2024-2025 Weekly Synchronous Class Schedule:
• Mondays - Economics & Personal Finance; Career & Technical Education; Health & PE
• Tuesdays - English; Science
• *Wednesdays - Math, World Language
• *Thursdays - Social Studies
• All students must be available to attend the mandatory proctored exams as scheduled − dates/times/locations announced by the teacher. Seniors participating in an end-of-year internship are NOT excused from final exams with the Online Campus.
• Attendance for the Online Campus is determined by (1) Daily work submission, and (2) Active, engaged participation at the weekly live-online class sessions. Teachers will reach out to students, parents, and counselors for all students not making progress in a course.
• Students not meeting the attendance requirements for the FCPS Online Campus are subject to administrative removal from the Online Campus. If this happens, the student must complete their course face-to-face at the base school.

Online learning courses require at least as much time and effort as students would spend taking a face-to-face course.

• Students must take a disciplined approach to their learning, because the onus for learning lies with the student.
• 80% of their time will be engaged in asynchronous lessons. The other 20% of their time will be spent synchronously with the teacher and peers in the weekly virtual class session.
• Online courses will require 5-7.5 hours per week for learning/studying the material, completing assignments, and attending live class.
• The FCPS Online Campus does NOT offer any self-directed courses. ALL Online Campus courses have fixed deadlines, daily or weekly assignments, and face-to-face exams.

All students must turn on their webcam for their weekly synchronous class with the Online Campus.

Students are responsible for staying motivated and engaged with the course content.

The teacher has structured the course to provide the best opportunity for learning, and will provide students with feedback. However, students are responsible for engaging with and learning the course material.

Not only will students read / complete lessons and assignments, but they will also interpret important issues. An essential skill for all students is the ability to ask questions for clarification as needed.

Students must take an active approach to their learning by:

• prioritizing their schoolwork,
• establishing and maintaining a study schedule (7.5+ hours per week are recommended),
• tracking their assignments,
• participating actively in the mandatory weekly synchronous sessions,
• seeking the teacher’s assistance when they have questions or need clarification,
• completing and submitting work on time,
• working well independently,
• attending and completing face-to-face assessments at the mandatory scheduled times.
• communicating regularly with their teacher.

Extracurricular activities are not an excuse to miss class, exams, or work deadlines.

Teachers facilitate learning and support students by:

• serving as mentors and guides,
• creating and maintaining a culturally responsive classroom,
• encouraging diverse and deeper thinking,
• initiating discussions,
• assessing student progress and providing feedback,
• answering students’ questions,
• informing parents/guardians of student progress.