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What are the system requirements for the courses?
Usually, a computer purchased in the last five years, a DSL or better connection to the internet, and a headset with microphone. If you go to http://speedtest.net you will be able to diagnose your internet connection speed. If your speed is 5 Mbps on the download and 3 Mbps on the upload your connection should be sufficient. No web camera is required except in live, interactive American Sign Language (ASL) courses.How much does it cost to take a course?
The price per course varies depending upon the length of the course, the level of difficulty, and the time required for grading. We encourage families to sign up early to save $20 per course. The discount is built into the price so no coupon code is needed.
Early Enrollment prices are effective through ...- For summer courses, the early enrollment discount ends on March 15. Prices for summer courses increase automatically March 16.
- For fall courses, the early enrollment discount ends on July 15. Prices for fall courses increase automatically July 16.
- For spring courses, the early enrollment discount ends on November 15. Prices for spring courses increase automatically November 16.
Click here to watch a video explaining our early enrollment period.
Who Can take HomeschoolConnections.com courses?
Primarily, the courses are intended for middle and high school students. We have recently added grade school courses, designed to be taken alongside parents.
Also, we receive interest from adults who would like to audit our classes. Adults are welcomed to take HomeschoolConnections.com recorded, independent-learning courses through our Unlimited Access or Single Access programs. Adults are not allowed to participate in the live, interactive courses.
How long are the courses? How frequent?
Courses can range from 4 to 15 weeks in a semester. Classes are typically held weekly, though some upper-level courses will meet twice a week.
Does each course have assignments for students?
Yes, courses include some kind of assignment so that students can demonstrate that the required learning has taken place to their parents. Course assignments can vary depending upon the course and instructor. Assignments may include automated quizzes (graded by the computer), semester-long projects, research papers, short essays, or a variety of other assessments.
How much does the curriculum cost that accompanies the course?
It depends upon the course and instructor requirements. Many of our courses use free online resources that are easily accessible. Books for literature courses can be borrowed from the public library. Other courses may require the purchase a textbook or lab materials.
What if I Need to cancel a course?
Because of schedule changes some people may find they have to drop a course. We will refund:
95% of the course fee for cancellations made up to one month before the first day of class.
85% up to two weeks before the first class.
75% after the course starts through the day before the third week of classes.Written notification is required before the deadline. For example: If the first day of a course is September 20:
95% refund if canceled in writing by August 20
85% refund if canceled in writing by September 6
75% refund if canceled in writing by October 10Do you offer coupons toward a course purchase?
Yes, we do. We usually issue them for our online conferences or if you happen to find us at a homeschool conference.