How are SCN Distance Learning courses different from all other SCN courses offered through NWTC ?
See Glossary on page 28 for a complete list of NWTC “ Ways Of Learning ”.
Eligibility
Costs
Textbooks
Start College Now
Students need to have successfully completed 10th grade , be in good academic standing ( see your high school policy ) and have applied and be approved through your school district .
Your high school districts cover the cost of your course and textbooks .
View the virtual Early College Welcome to get instructions for viewing your booklist and ordering . You will receive your Early College Welcome link via email . Contact your counselor to see if you need to pick up your textbook or if other arrangements have been made . Contact a campus or NWTC center if you are instructed to pick up text books at NWTC .
Start College Now : Distance Learning ( Web Conference courses created for high school students only )
Students need to have successfully completed 10th grade , be in good academic standing ( see your high school policy ) and have applied and be approved through your school district .
Your high school districts cover the cost of your course and textbooks .
Contact your school counselor to receive your textbook .
Syllabus
Attendance
NWTC ID Number
Syllabus is available in your BlackBoard course content .
See course calendar within your syllabus for attendance and participation policy .
Please refer to pages 16-17 for instructions on creating your NWTC Student ID / Password Reset . Your NWTC ID number is used for logging into all NWTC online platforms .
Syllabus is available in your BlackBoard course content .
See course calendar provided by your instructor . Meet with your counselor if you have any questions about your school ’ s specific calendar and how it aligns with your course .
You will receive an email with your NWTC student ID from NWTC . Your NWTC ID number is used for logging into all NWTC online platforms .
Technology Requirements
Students participating in courses will need the internet to access Blackboard and complete coursework . If needed , you can use technology resources through any NWTC location .
Students will need a device equipped with a microphone , headset , and internet access . Students may attend together in a webenabled classroom if available at the high school . Students will also need the internet to complete coursework in Blackboard .
For more information see the Dual Credit Table on page 3 .
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