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High School Course Access & Expectations

Information for Families of High School Students

Bend-La Pine Schools offers online courses through Bend-La Pine Online (BLPO) as a flexible learning option for high school students. Online learning requires strong engagement, time management, and school approval. Courses are provided through a partnership with Stride/K12, who provides content and most teachers for BLPO.

How Enrollment Works

  • Students must request BLPO courses through their school counselor.
  • Families cannot self-register on the BLPO website.
  • Counselors review student readiness, academic plans, and course availability.
  • Core courses or courses offered at the home high school require administrator approval and are often not approved.
  • Once enrolled, families receive login information and program agreements by email.

Supplemental Online Courses for High School Students - Credit Recovery

  • Credit recovery must be completed in person in a proctored setting at the high school.
  • Students must maintain a full school schedule.

Schedule Changes

  • Requests to switch from an on-campus class to BLPO may only be made within the first 10 school days of the semester/term.
  • Online enrollment is unlikely if the course if offered in person at the student's home school, especially for core classes.

Course Load

  • BLPO may be used for no more than one additional class beyond a full schedule.

Full-Time Online Enrollment with BLPO

Students enrolling full-time in BLPO:

  • Will not retain a seat at a choice school
  • Will be enrolled in their neighborhood school
  • Must meet with their school counselor before transitioning
  • Will be connected with a BLPO counselor
  • Returning full-time BLPO students should contact the BLPO counselor directly

Academic Expectations for All BLPO Students

Online learning requires daily participation. Students must:

  • Log in and show progress each school day
  • Submit graded work within the first 3 days of the course
  • Maintain steady progress throughout the term
  • Complete courses within the term timeline (no extensions)

Inactivity

  • Students who do not engage in the course in the first 10 days will be dropped from the course and may not be able to reenroll during this grading period.

Progress & GPA

  • Students taking multiple online courses must maintain satisfactory progress and an online GPA of 2.0 to continue future online enrollment.

Monitoring, Integrity, & Policies

  • Online mentors monitor attendance and progress
  • Weekly progress reports are shared with school staff
  • Courses follow district drop timelines; late drops may result in a W or F
  • Plagiarism and unauthorized AI use are monitored; repeated violations may result in removal from BLPO

Technology Requirements

  • Reliable internet
  • Daily access to a school-appropriate device
  • Possible accessibility issues and limited support outside of the United States

How Families Can Support Success

  • Help students establish a daily learning routine
  • Review progress weekly
  • Encourage communication with online teachers
  • Contact school staff early if concerns arise