Virtual Learning
Gasconade County R-I Virtual Education (MOCAP) Enrollment Procedures
MOCAP (Missouri Course Access Program) provides the opportunity for online learning. Courses are delivered over the internet by Missouri certified teachers and are designed to offer Missouri students access to a wide range of quality courses and flexibility in scheduling. MOCAP is not a school and does not offer a complete high school diploma program. MOCAP
MOCAP allows Missouri to:
Expand the range of courses and opportunities offered to students
Offer courses for students where there are no qualified teachers to teach the course
Offer students a course not offered by their school district
Provide courses for students who have schedules that prevent them from taking a course when it is offered
Present high-quality instruction to students who are in alternative education settings or on home and hospital instruction
Provide additional support and extended time to students who failed to achieve in regular courses
Provides equity across programs and school in the quality of instruction MOCAP offers “any time, any place” learning for Missouri students
Eligibility and Participation Guidelines:
A Gasconade County R-I student who is interested in virtual learning must be currently enrolled in the district and have attended a public school district at least one semester prior to this request.
Students will be allowed to enroll in MOCAP courses if it is determined by the principal and/or IEP team that this method of learning is in the best interest of the student. If it is determined that MOCAP is not in the best educational interest of the student, they will be denied enrollment. The student and his/her guardian will have the option to appeal to the Board of Education for reconsideration.
Students must register during the 15-30 day window prior to the first day of the semester. Request forms for virtual courses will not be accepted after 15 days prior to the start of the semester.
Students must make adequate progress in the course, or they will be dropped from the course and credit will not be granted. If a student fails a course they may not be allowed to enroll in other virtual courses.
Students will be required to participate in state assessments for those courses required.
The district will pay for classes equivalent to a full-time student (up to 6 courses per state guidelines).
The district will not provide internet access for courses taken off campus.
Full-time students wishing to enroll in a virtual course will be given a study hall or like hour to complete online course work.
The virtual course teacher becomes the teacher for the course; therefore, Gasconade County R-I teachers will not provide tutoring or assistance for online courses.
Students wishing to participate MUST complete an online application.
Student Skills Necessary for Success in Virtual Courses:
Student has demonstrated time-management skills that indicate the student is capable of submitting assignments and completing course requirements without reminders.
Student has demonstrated persistence in overcoming obstacles and willingness to seek assistance when needed.
Student has demonstrated verbal or written communication skills that would allow the student to succeed in an environment where the instructor may not provide nonverbal cues to support the student’s understanding.
Student has the necessary computer or technical skills to succeed in a virtual course.
Student has access to technology resources to participate in a virtual course.
Consideration of the student’s previous success (or struggle) in virtual coursework.
Virtual Education Request forms are due 15 days prior to the first day of the semester.
Important Links
District Administrative Form: Virtual Courses – Request to Enroll
District Board Policy IGCD: Virtual Courses
District Administrative Procedure: Virtual Courses – Best Educational Interest Determination
MOCAP Appeal Process.pdf