Question 1

How much time should I devote to my online class?

Accepted Answer

To ensure your success, it is important to work on your online course daily. You should plan to spend at least 1 to 2 hours per day on your course for successful completion. The syllabus for your course contains a recommended pacing guide. We highly recommend that you print off the guide and put in dates so that you complete on time.

Question 2

I'm concerned about privacy.  What is your Privacy Policy?

Accepted Answer

We take student privacy very seriously.  Here are the FERPA policies which we follow.

Question 3

Are the classes really tuition free?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no.  Some states have statutes that permit students to enroll in online classes through  a public-school district.  Currently the states in which Greenways Academy is participating in this program are Arkansas, Michigan, Oregon and Washington.  We are also a provider for MOCAP in Missouri.

Question 4

How do I enroll?

Accepted Answer

For students participating in the tuition free classes, contact the representative at your school who coordinates with Greenways.  They will handle the enrollment.  For students in Arkansas, contact the representative at your school.  Here are the instructions for enrolling in Arkansas.
 For all other students, select your class or classes from the Catalog section of our website, check out in the shopping cart and follow the link to the online enrollment form.  After that, our elves will process the enrollment and email a welcome packet with your login information.

Question 5

How much do classes cost?

Accepted Answer

One semester classes cost $395; two-semester or full-year classes cost $515.
 Honors and AP classes cost $420 (1-semester); $570 (full-year).
 For International classes, email germaine@greenwaysacademy.com for pricing.
  Summer school costs $275 per student for a one-semester class. Full-year classes cost $450. Summer school classes are not part of the tuition free program.

Question 6

As a parent, how can I monitor my child’s progress?

Accepted Answer

For students enrolled in Edmentum curriculum, parents are provided with a login to Edmentum Sensei that will enable you to view their progress.

Question 7

Do you have an enrollment deadline?

Accepted Answer

We have a rolling enrollment.
  Students can enroll anytime and work on their classes at any time except:
  Summer school begins on May 15th and classes must be complete by August 31.  A student may enroll any time during that period, the end date is firm.
 Students who participate in the tuition free programs are subject to the calendar of our partner school district.  
 The Washington 2021-2022 school year starts on August 31 and ends on June 10.
     The Oregon 2021-2022 school year starts on August 23 and ends on June 16.
 The Michigan 2021-2022 school year starts on August 30 and ends on June 8.
 Enrollment can happen at any time; however, classes must be completed by the end of the school year for the district.  Michigan has firm enrollment deadlines and drop dates.

Question 8

Are there specific hours when students are required to work?

Accepted Answer

Our program is asynchronous. Students can work at any time.

Question 9

How do the students and teachers communicate?

Accepted Answer

Teachers and students communicate via email.

Question 10

How does Greenways Academy adjust their courses for each students needs?

Accepted Answer

With One-on-one teaching, Greenways Academy Teachers are able to accommodate each student's unique learning style.  Courses can be modified as required for students with an IEP or 504 Plan.

Question 11

Can I earn a diploma from Greenways Academy?​

Accepted Answer

Yes you can!

Question 12

What are the graduation requirements?​

Accepted Answer

Here is a link to the Graduation Requirements.

Question 13

Is a Greenways Academy diploma the same as other high schools?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our AdvancEd and WASC accreditations are recognized by colleges and universities worldwide.

Question 14

Can a student take courses at Greenways Academy while enrolled in another school at the same time?  ​

Accepted Answer

Yes, as an accredited school, Greenways credits can be transferred to other high schools.  We offer full-time, part-time or course-by-course enrollment.  Credits can be used toward graduation at another high school should be reviewed and approved by that school prior to enrolling in Greenways Academy.

Question 15

How many hours of tutoring does a full time student usually need?

Accepted Answer

Generally, we find our full-time students who come to the St. Louis study center are working with tutors between 8 and 15 hours per week.  Since each student is different, the amount of tutoring needed to complete the work will vary.  Adjustments to tutoring schedules can be made at any time.

Question 16

Are there specific hardware requirements for the online class?

Accepted Answer

The list is the Technical Requirements document.
 Students enrolled in Rosetta Stone World Language classes will need a USB headset.

Question 17

Where do I go to access my course?

Accepted Answer

Log-in using our Student Portal

Question 18

How do I know what my username and password are?

Accepted Answer

When you are enrolled in a course, your username and password will be sent to the email that was used during the enrollment process (please allow 4 days).
 The email with your login information will come from info@geniussis.com

Question 19

Where do I find my class?

Accepted Answer

You will find your class in your LMS, which stands for Learning Management System - which houses your course online.

Question 20

What device can I use to access my course?

Accepted Answer

Because the courses are responsively designed, you can access the platform (and your course) on almost any device: tablet, laptop, desktop, Chromebooks, and some smartphones.
 Please view our Technical Specifications for more information.

Question 21

What web browser do I need to use?

Accepted Answer

Courses run on the most common web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer.
 Please view our Technical Specifications for more information.

Question 22

What are the dates and times for the Career Camp session?

Accepted Answer

You will have access to your courses from June 15th - Aug 2nd.
 Live classes will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays June 20th - July 30th
 Morning session 11am - 1pm EST, 8am - 10am PST Afternoon session 4pm - 6pm EST, 1pm - 3pm PST

Question 23

Do I need to complete coursework at a specific time of day?

Accepted Answer

We encourage students to take part in the live classes, which are offered 3 days each week. When students aren’t meeting with their instructor, they can work at any time to complete their assignments.
 It is highly recommended that students actively participate in class during the six week period to receive a passing grade and have the best possible experience.

Question 24

Are there other opportunities throughout the school year to take a condensed program (in a shorter period of time)?

Accepted Answer

Our Career Camp program is only offered during the summer.
 All other courses can be taken asynchronously at any time throughout the year.

Question 25

Can my child take more than one class over the summer?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your child may enroll in other courses from Greenways Academy but they will not include set days or hours for participation. Students can complete those courses at their own pace.
 Your child may only sign up for one course from the Career Camp schedule, which will be completed in a 6 week period.

Question 26

Will I be able to communicate and connect with other students taking the same courses?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Teachers and students communicate via email and during live sessions.

Question 27

What do I do if my child needs additional support?

Accepted Answer

There is a built-in Literacy Support Toolbar that provides many features that students can access inside the course including: text-to-speech, language translations, dictionary (text and image), highlighters, and a screen masking feature.
 Students are also able to access our Study Hall, where they can connect virtually with a teacher to answer immediate questions.

Question 28

How do I receive technical support if I run into issues?

Accepted Answer

Please use this form to submit a ticket to our Help Desk.

Question 29

When will assignments and final grades be available?

Accepted Answer

Assignments are available throughout the course once you begin.
 All grades will be available by August 6th.

Question 30

How do I transfer the credits I earn to another school?

Accepted Answer

Please complete our Request Transcript Form 
 Please note that not all school districts accept transcripts from other schools. You may want to contact your school and reference the course title to make sure they will accept the ½ credit for your child. For additional questions please contact 314-432-7534 ext. 3

Question 31

Is there a code of conduct for students or guidelines for when students are on-camera?

Accepted Answer

Students may turn their camera on or off during classes.
 We recommend keeping the microphone off unless speaking.
 Please review our Overarching Expectations for more information.

Question 32

Is my enrollment information kept confidential?

Accepted Answer

We take student privacy very seriously. Here are the FERPA policies we follow.

Question 33

How does Greenways Academy adjust their courses for each student's needs?

Accepted Answer

Greenways Academy teachers are able to accommodate each student's unique learning style. Courses can be modified as required for students with an IEP or 504 Plan.

Question 34

Visa Questions?

Accepted Answer

International students who are accessing online courses or programs from outside of the United States, with the intent to stay outside the United States are not required to obtain a visa. These courses can either be full time or part time.  If you have more questions about our international admissions, please contact Germain Kaufman at germaine@greenwaysacademy.com.   The Department of Homeland Security has reassured students that their F1 Visa Status will not be affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Question 35

What is the cost to enroll?

Accepted Answer

The cost for international enrollments will vary. Please contact Germaine Kaufman at germaine@greenwaysacademy.com.

Question 36

Progression to College

Accepted Answer

Greenways Academy is a fully accredited and certified online school. After completing online high school, our students can proceed to a variety of college and universities worldwide.

Question 37

Internationally Accepted Diploma

Accepted Answer

A Greenways Academy diploma originates from the United States. Our school is registered with the Western Association of Schools and Collages (WASC) and Cognia. Both accrediting bodies are recognized worldwide under:  European Qualifications Framework (EQF)  International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED 2011) WASC works closely with the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS)  Our diploma is issued with both a WASC and Cognia Certificate assuring the validity of the document.  Contrary to a widespread, but incorrect belief, college and universities do accept students from online schools.  Online education for elementary, middle and high school is a valid form of education. Greenways Academy students gain high-quality knowledge while earning an internationally accepted diploma, ensuring their progression to higher education.

Question 38

Credit Transfer System

Accepted Answer

When a student transfers into Greenways Academy mid-year, our standard procedure is to have the student take a pretest in each core subject.  (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)  These pretests do not impact the student GPA.  We use this methodology to determine which lessons, or topics in each subject, the student has already mastered.  Students scoring higher than 70% in the pretest will be able to skip that lesson, or lessons in the class.  Our learning platform will skip those lessons which show that the student has mastered.    ​ The pretest allows us to customize our program to the student’s knowledge at the time they enroll in Greenways.  This significantly shortens the time those mid-year transfer students are required to work in a class. ​ Upon completion of the class, or classes, if the student wants to transfer to another school, we will issue a transcript to the transferring school.  Our accreditations will enable the student to continue their education elsewhere without interruption.

Question 39

Graduation Requirements

Accepted Answer

Category / Subject (Required Credits)
 English (4) Math (4) Science (4) Social Studies (4) World Language (2+) Fine Arts (1+) Health / PE (1+) Electives (See Note)
 Total: 24  Note: Students can choose from one of our many interesting elective classes to bring the credit total to 24.

Question 40

AP and Honors Classes

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AP Classes AP Art History AP Biology AP Calculus AP Chemistry AP Computer Science AP English Literature and Composition AP Human Geography AP Microeconomics AP US History AP English Language and Composition AP Environmental Science AP Macroeconomics AP Psychology AP Statistics AP U.S.  Government and Politics  Honors Classes Honors Algebra Honors Algebra II Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Earth Science Honors English 10 Honors English 11 Honors English 12 Honors English 9 Honors French I Honors French II Honors Geography and World Cultures Honors Geometry Honors Physical Science Honors Physics Honors Precalculus Honors Spanish I Honors Spanish II Honors U.S. and Global Economics Honors U.S. Government and Politics Honors U.S. History Honors U.S. History since the Civil War Honors U.S. History to the Civil War Honors World History Honors World History to the Renaissance  A teacher or Counselor letter of recommendation is required for admission to any AP level course. High School students can take up to two AP Classes per semester.

Question 41

Colleges and Universities Where Greenways Students Thrive

Accepted Answer

List of College and Universities can be viewed here.

Question 42

Tips to Consider Before Enrolling

Accepted Answer

Acceptance:  If you plan on taking online courses as par of your current program, you’ll need to verify that your current school will accept the credits.  You should also check to see that your Government views in our program as valid.  Some governments will limit student access to foreign platforms.  These limitations can leave students with a tuition bill, but no degree.
 Time Difference:  You may be taking a course from a school on the other side of the world, so working in a group may be an issue.  Before you enroll, decide whether you’ll be able to keep up with class discussions and projects that that take place when you might otherwise be sleeping.
 Language Barrier:  If the course isn’t offered in your native language, will you be able to make the most of it?  Make certain you can communicate with the instructor and your classmates.
 Cultural Barriers:  Open discussions and video chats can be a great way to connect online learners.  If you aren’t well versed in a country’s culture, it can be hard to connect.  Immerse yourself in a local cultural group or look for online videos to help you understand subtle references.  Don’t be afraid to ask questions if something doesn’t make sense to you.

Question 43

ACT Test Dates (2021-2022)

Accepted Answer

ACT Test Information can be found here.

Question 44

SAT Test Dates (2021-2022)

Accepted Answer

SAT Test Information can be found here.