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Frequently
Asked Questions
- What
courses do you offer?
Every year we offer a wide variety of honors and AP science, math and humanities courses. You can view our Courses page with links to course descriptions or you can download our IVC
course catalog.
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How
much does taking a class with NCSSM Distance Education
cost?
Classes offered through NCSSM Distance Education are cost-free to any school in North Carolina. We are funded by direct appropriations to NCSSM from the North Carolina State Legislature.
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What
do I need to take a class?
You will need a classroom with videoconferencing capabilities, a codec, some microphones, a video monitor and a high speed internet connection. You'll also need a classroom facilitator to dial-in to the session and supervise the class. Our IVC How-to
section is a great resource for detailed tips and information on how to get started.
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How
do I enroll?
You will fill out and send to us a class
request form, that is available during the enrollment period. This lets us know what class your school is interested in taking. Then we'll reply to you, and let you know what's available and we go from there.
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When
is the enrollment period?
Enrollment for our classes (both fall and spring), starts in early spring. Check our
calendar
for the exact dates.
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Are
there prerequisites?
Every class is different. If the class has prerequisites or a placement test it will be noted in the course description in the course
catalog.
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Do I need to provide supplies in addition to books?
If a class requires additional supplies or materials it will be noted in the course description of that course.
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How
do I get books?
Sites are usually responsible for supplying their own books. However, this varies by course. Go to the course description in our course
catalog to determine who will supply the books for the course you are interested in.
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What
is the grading scale?
The grading scale and weighted factors for all IVC
courses are as follows:
| Quarter
Grades |
Final
Grade Weighted Factors: |
| 93
- 100% |
A |
1st
9 weeks (quarter) = 37.5% |
| 85
- 92% |
B |
2nd
9 weeks (quarter) = 37.5% |
| 77
- 84% |
C |
Final
Exam = 25% |
| 70
- 76% |
D |
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| Below
70% |
F |
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What
are your expectations from us if we decide to sign
up for a class?
Student expectations are outlined in our student
contract.
Expectations for your school are outlined in our partnership
agreement.
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What's
an enrichment class?
These are single topic, one time 55-minute videoconference
sessions. These classes are specifically designed
to complement the NC standard course of study. Take
a look at our enrichment page
for a complete explanation of enrichment classes and
how they work.
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How
do I sign up for an enrichment course?
Choose the enrichment session you are interested in
from the Enrichment
Toolkit and then contact Peg Kirk by phone at
919-416-2832 or e-mail kirk@ncssm.edu.
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Who
do I contact if I have more questions?
Karl Coleman 919-416-2558 coleman@ncssm.edu
Peg Kirk 919-416-2832 kirk@ncssm.edu
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and Mathematics, PO Box 2418, Durham NC 27715
A constituent institution of the University
of North Carolina system
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