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Columbia Online

Full-Time Students

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Criteria for Full-Time Enrollment

To be a successful full-time student with Columbia Online, students should meet the following requirements:

  • Have a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA. For mid-year entrance, students must have demonstrated success in first-semester courses (grades of C or better)
  • Score a Level 3 or higher on the FAST ELA & Math, and PM3 assessments or grade level proficiency on an official standardized test administered by another state public school system. Home Education students must demonstrate a minimum of “grade-level” reading skill based on a norm-referenced test, or other equivalent documentation.
  • Have a positive history of attendance at their previous school. Columbia Online is not a cure for poor attendance.
  • Be on track for promotion or graduation based on state requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: Accepted students must meet ALL of Columbia County School District criteria as specified in the Columbia County Public School Student Progression Plan in order to participate in our full‐time program.  Such criteria include, but are not limited to, meeting minimum FSA scores, course requirements, immunization, etc.  If a student is registering from another district, they must report any safety plans, expulsions, etc. This will go before the district safety committee for review before making enrollment decisions.

 

 

Registering as a Full-Time Student 

  1. Complete the initial enrollment. CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT INITIAL ENROLLMENT FORM.
  2. The initial enrollment, transcripts, and test scores will be reviewed to determine if online education is an appropriate placement for the student.
  3. Parents will receive an enrollment packet via email. The Expectations of Enrollment will be returned via email. 
  4. The following documents are required for enrollment for returning students/CCS transfer students:
    • Parent’s driver’s license.
    • Updated immunizations for all students entering grade 7.
    • Residency verification may be required if residency has changed (mortgage statement or lease agreement, electric, phone, or cable bill).
  5. The following documents are required for students enrolling from home education, private school, or another school district/state:
    • Parent’s driver’s license.
    • Student’s birth certificate.
    • Updated immunizations (Florida Certification of Immunization, DH Form 690).
    • Residency verification (mortgage statement or lease agreement, electric, phone, or cable bill).
    • Transcript including the latest report card grades.
    • Test scores.
    • IEP (Individualized Education Plan) or 504 if applicable.
  6. After all documentation is completed and reviewed, students will choose courses through the Course Request form sent by email.
    • Middle Grades students will take Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, PE, and an elective. Physical Education is a mandated course by the State of Florida. Parents may sign a PE waiver and choose another elective. Seventh graders must take civics and the EOC, which counts for 30% of their grade. All middle grades students must take M/J Career Research and Decision Making one time during middle school. Middle Grades students must have a minimum of a level three on their prior year reading and math assessments to take an advanced course.
    • High School students will follow Florida’s graduation requirements found at FLDOE Standard Diploma Requirements. The Columbia Online registration team will assist in selecting grade-appropriate courses for high school students. The Course Request form lists the grade of appropriate courses available. Most ninth graders will take one English, Math, Science, and three elective courses. Most tenth and eleventh graders will take one English, Math, Science, History, and two elective courses. Most twelfth graders will take one English, Math, US Government/Economics, and three elective courses. All high school students are required to take a practical/fine/performing art credit, Personal Financial Literacy, and HOPE course.