FAQs for Milburn High School Online

Milburn High School Online FAQs

 


What is Milburn High School Online?

Milburn High School Online stands for Worldwide Internet Secondary Education. It is an accredited online high school program administered by Richard Milburn High School , a division of NESI.
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What courses does Milburn High School Online offer?

We currently offer the following courses:
• English: 9, 10, 11 & 12
• Math: Algebra I & II, Geometry
• Science: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science
• Social Studies: U.S. History , U.S. Government, World History I & II
• Electives: Career Exploration, Introduction to Psychology, Practical English, World History I and II ( DODEA only ), Understanding Economics

Please click here to see a complete list of course descriptions.

How much does it cost to take a Milburn High School Online class?

Each Milburn High School Online class costs $425. Classes must be prepaid in full when you register. You may pay in cash or by check, money order or credit card. We accept VISA and MasterCard. Your tuition includes the cost of your textbook, though you may occasionally be asked to purchase additional materials for your courses (i.e., a novel for an English class).

What technical requirements must I meet in order to enroll in Milburn High School Online courses?

To enroll in Milburn High School Online classes you must have computer and Internet access. We do not offer correspondence courses; all classes are administered solely online.

Is Milburn High School Online an accredited program?

Yes. We are an accredited member of AdvancED and the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). All of our courses are certified and credits earned through Milburn High School Online may be transferred to other schools. If you have questions about the transferability of Milburn High School Online credits to your home school, please contact your school counselor or academic advisor.

How do I know if my school will accept credits for courses I complete through Milburn High School Online?

Before you register for a Milburn High School Online class, your principal or school counselor must complete the Local School Approval section of the application. If this information is not completed and submitted to us, we cannot allow you to register for courses.

How do I register for classes?

There are three easy ways to register for Milburn High School Online classes:

• Register online.
• Download and complete the electronic application and email it to online@milburnschools.org
• Print and complete the application and mail it to our main office:
Milburn High School Online Registration
3241 Commission Ct.
Suite 201
Woodbridge , VA 22192

However you register, please make sure your completed application is neat, legible and accurate to the best of your knowledge. All fields must be completed unless otherwise noted.

If I decide to discontinue a course, do I receive a refund?

If you change your mind about taking a Milburn High School Online class once you have enrolled, the following refund policy applies. Please note that any materials and/or textbooks you received must be returned to Milburn High School Online in order for you to receive a refund.

Milburn High School Online Refund Policy

Milburn High School Online will issue a full refund if notified of cancellation within 5 days of the date the enrollment agreement is signed. Cancellation may be made in any manner. If notification of cancellation occurs after 5 days of the date the enrollment agreement is signed, then RMHS is entitled to a registration fee of $50.00 to handle administrative fees. Refunds will be made within 30 days of cancellation. If notification of cancellation occurs after the first scheduled session of the course, the following fees shall apply:

1-10% of scheduled sessions: Milburn High School Online will retain 10% of refundable course tuition.

11-25% of scheduled sessions: Milburn High School Online retains 25% of refundable course tuition.

26-50% of scheduled sessions: Milburn High School Online retains 50% of refundable course tuition.

51% or more: Milburn High School Online retains 100% of the course tuition.

Where can I find information about the start and end dates of course sessions?

Click here to view course start and end dates.

How many classes may I take with Milburn High School Online?

Milburn High School Online students may take a maximum of eight (8) classes per year. No student may take more than two (2) courses per session for each of the four (4) sessions Milburn High School Online offers per year.

How do I log into a Milburn High School Online classroom?

When you access the Milburn High School Online Web site you will be prompted to enter your username and password in the fields provided. Once you have successfully entered your login information, click on the link for the course you are registered to take. If the course is not listed or the link does not work, please email online@milburnschools.org for assistance. You may also reach us by calling our toll-free number, 1-877-MHS-8771.

What do I do if I never received my username and password, if I have forgotten my username and/or password or if I have trouble logging in?

If you did not receive your username and password, please email us from the address you plan to use during the course. Your username and password are case sensitive, so be sure to enter them exactly. If you are still experiencing trouble logging in, or if you cannot remember your username and/or password, please contact us and we will send your username and password to you by email. Once you log in with the information we provide, you may reset your password by clicking on Personal Information link in the tool box on the left side of the page. Click on Change Password and follow the directions given. You may reach us at online@milburnschools.org.

How do I turn in completed assignments?

Once you have logged into your virtual classroom, you'll see a tool box on the left side of the Web page. Inside the tool box is an icon called Drop Box. Click on the Drop Box, and then click Add File. Follow the prompts to select and submit the correct file for the Drop Box. Use the Drop Box to submit all of your assignments to your teacher unless you are instructed otherwise

How do I check my grades? How does my school get my grades?

To check your grades while your course is in progress, click on the My Grades icon in the tool box on the left side of the Web page. You will see a list of your current grades and any assignments that have not yet been completed for each course you are taking.

When your final grades have been calculated, we will mail a grade report to the home address you provided to us when you registered. If this information has changed, please email online@milburnschools.org to ensure that we are able to deliver your grade report to you. At this time we will also mail an official copy of your transcript to your school.

Can I get into college after attending Milburn High School Online?

Yes. Milburn High School Online awards certified diplomas, not GEDs, to students who meet complete their coursework and meet graduation requirements. Diplomas are granted through Richard Milburn High School , a fully-accredited Milburn High School Online affiliate. Most post-secondary academic institutions recognize and accept a Milburn High School Online diploma.

Does Milburn High School Online offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses?

Currently, Milburn High School Online is developing a variety of AP courses that we hope to be able to offer in the near future.

Where can I find a copy of the student handbook?

You may download a copy .

What do I do with the materials Milburn High School Online provided to me when I have completed the course?

You may return your materials to our main office:
Milburn High School Online
3421 Commission Court, Suite 201
Woodbridge , VA 22192

If you choose to take additional courses with Milburn High School Online, you will receive credit toward future tuition for every textbook you return.

How do I know if the Milburn High School Online program is right for me?

Milburn High School Online provides educational services for many types of learners. Some students enroll with us because they wish to supplement their high school curriculum or because they need the flexibility that virtual classes offer. Some students wish to complete high school at an accelerated pace or may be home-schooled. The traits our students share include the self-discipline online learning requires and dedication to earning a certified high school diploma.

To see if Milburn High School Online is a good fit for you, take the Milburn High School Online Self-Assessment Quiz . If you answer the questions thoroughly and honestly the results will be a good indication of whether or not you could be successful taking our courses.

What kind of support do Milburn High School Online students receive? Can I contact my teacher with questions?

Milburn High School Online students receive a great deal of support from their teachers, classmates and program administrators. Students and teachers communicate by posting comments to a discussion thread that is visible to all class members. These discussion threads allow students to actively participate in a virtual classroom setting, learning from and helping their classmates as they discuss course-related topics and resources. By sharing the learning process, students and teachers help each other understand complex material and work through various projects. Students wishing to contact their teacher directly may do so by viewing the Staff Information stored in the tool box on the left side of the page.

Students experiencing technical difficulties or with questions concerning student services should email online@milburnschools.org or call 877.MHS.8771 for assistance.

Students with questions concerning admissions and enrollment should email online@milburnschools.org or call 703.494.0147.

All members of the Milburn High School Online team support the efforts of our online learners and will do our best to provide the highest quality assistance and support possible.

How do you ensure that students don't cheat or commit plagiarism?

Unfortunately, no internet-delivered educational program can guarantee with 100% certainty that acts of cheating or plagiarism are never committed; Milburn High School Online is no different. We take academic honesty and integrity very seriously and closely monitor our students and their work to ensure to the best of our ability that students are being graded on their own merits. We believe that students who enroll in our program do so because they are committed to learning and to earning their high school diploma. We expect them to work hard, submitting original assignments and comments on the discussion threads.

Each Milburn High School Online student and his/her parent signs the Milburn High School Online Code of Honor, promising to uphold the academic ideals, values and integrity of our program. Click here to view the code.