Can my child take some classes through OpenEdand some through my local school?
Yes! With the local school’s approval, students in grades 7-12 can choose the Split Enrollment option and participate in up to two classes at their local boundary district (not charter) school. These on-site classes need to be part of, not in addition to, the student’s OpenEd schedule.
Can my child participate in public school sports teams, clubs, and activities?
Students may participate in their local school's extracurricular and school-sponsored activities pending local school approval. If a team or activity requires enrollment in a specific class in order to participate, students would need to qualify for Split Enrollment.
Can my child take a Release Time class (i.e., LDS Seminary)?
Yes! As Released Time is outside the public school system, religious classes will not be reflected on a OpenEd schedule.
Can a high school student change an elective in Period 6 for the 2nd Semester?
Yes! Students in grades 9-12 with an eligible semester-based elective in Period 6 for the 1st Semester can choose a different semester-based elective for the 2nd Semester.
Period 6 semester-based electives can be any combination of OpenEd Direct, 3rd Party Provider, and/or Custom-built classes. Classes qualify for separate reimbursements if a different subject is selected for 2nd Semester.
*Eligible subjects:
Career and Technical Education
Driver's Ed
Fine Arts
Family and Consumer Sciences
P.E. / Health
Can a high school student earn credit toward an accredited diploma?
Yes! Students in grades 9-12 can choose to be diploma-seeking and graduate with a state-certified high school diploma. Curriculum choices for diploma-seeking students are limited to specific OpenEd Direct options. See our Course Catalog for details.
Does OpenEd offer credit recovery options?
OpenEd is not a credit recovery program.
Will my diploma-seeking student have letter grades and a GPA on their transcript?
Yes! Diploma-seeking students will receive letter grades and a GPA on their transcript, which can be requested from their School of Enrollment.
Do Custom-built / 3rd Party Provider / DreamLink Learning courses or Homeroom count toward diploma credit?
These courses and resources do not apply toward state-certified diploma credit.
When do I need to decide if my student is diploma-seeking?
To meet the requirements to graduate with a state-certified diploma, students must declare their diploma-seeking status and start diploma-accredited classes in 9th grade.
Can I change my student’s diploma-seeking status?
All students wanting to earn a state-certified high school diploma through their School of Enrollment must declare diploma-seeking status upon entering 9th grade to be able to earn the 24 credits required to graduate.
A student entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade who wishes to transition from non-diploma-seeking to diploma-seeking must receive approval from both the OpenEd Diploma-seeking Specialist and the counselor at their School of Enrollment to make that change.
The transition from non-diploma-seeking to diploma-seeking can not occur mid-school-year, only between school years.
Reminder: OpenEd is not a credit recovery program
To be on track for graduation, students need to have completed 6 credits per year of high school. A student entering 10th grade will need to provide evidence of 6 completed credits. A student entering 11th grade will need to provide evidence of 12 completed credits. A student entering 12th grade will need to provide evidence of 18 completed credits.
If interested in pursuing this transition, students should follow these steps:
Step 1: Gather transcripts of completed accredited high school courses that indicate they are on track to graduate
Step 2: Complete the form to request a consultation with a Diploma-seeking Specialist
Note: A diploma-seeking student may request a change to non-diploma-seeking at any time. If your student wants to change, please contact the Diploma-seeking Specialist.
Are Accelerated Spark Online or BYU Independent Study available options for diploma-seeking students?
Yes! Diploma-seeking students can now choose from Accelerated Spark Online or BYU Independent Study. See our Course Catalog for detailed information.
How many credits will my diploma-seeking student need to finish each year?
Diploma-seeking students must complete six credits each year to earn the 24 credits required for graduation. Semester-based courses need to be completed by the end of the semester.
Will my child be able to get into a good university?
Yes! Since 2009, students from our program have attended universities of their choice, including Stanford, Harvard, BYU, University of Utah, Utah State, and many others.
Do you offer Early College Credit options?
Yes! We offer opportunities for students to earn Early College Credit through Split Enrollment, online and on-site courses, and project- and competency-based options.
Can a high school student earn an accredited Associate degree?
Yes! Please visit our Course Catalog to learn about Southern New Hampshire University’s competency-based education programs (SNHU-CBE), Ignite Learning Early College, and OC Online Early College.
For information regarding receiving a state-certified diploma and Early College Credit concurrently, please use this form to make an appointment to speak with our Diploma-seeking Specialist.
When do I get a Certificate of Completion?
To receive a Certificate of Completion for OpenEd your student must complete 12th grade through the program.