Tempe Union Online
- Tempe Union High School District
- Tempe Union Online
Tempe Union Online Registration
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Registration for all 1st Quarter classes ends
Friday, August 14, 2020.- If you are interested in registered in Tempe Union Online as a Full-Time student please contact us at TUOL@TempeUnion.org.
- If you are a full-time student at another Tempe Union school but would like to take an online class in addition to your in-person full-time schedule, please see your counselor.
Tempe Union Online
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- FULL-TIME - Students take 6 classes online each semester (3 each 9 weeks)
- Our TUOL courses are NCAA approved
- Students will work in online courses taught by Tempe Union teachers, and aligned to state and district curriculum standards
- Students interact daily with online teachers
- Students may attend online labs as needed (scheduled) at their home schools where students can get in-person help from online teachers and/or access technology if needed
- Tempe Union Online Learning teachers will have daily office hours where students can get additional 1:1 online assistance
- Tempe Union Online Learning courses are taught by qualified Tempe Union teachers
- Students take final exams in online labs at home school (scheduled)
- Students may participate in extracurricular activities at home schools as available
- Social and emotional support for all students
- Courses are Tempe Union courses as they have been reviewed and edited by Tempe Union teachers to ensure they align to state and district curriculum standards
- Click here for more information on the health and safety of returning to school at Tempe Union High Schools
Tempe Union Online Courses
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ENGLISH
- Freshmen English
- Sophomore English
- Junior English
- Senior English
HONORS ENGLISH:- Honors Freshmen English
- Honors Sophomore English
- Honors Junior English
- AP English: Language & Composition
- AP English: Literature & Composition
- Advanced Composition | Dual Credit Available
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HEALTH/PE
- Health
- Physical Education 1-2 | PE Credit
- Physical Education 3-4 | non-freshmen only
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LANGUAGE
- French 1-2
- French 3-4
- Spanish 1-2
- Spanish 3-4
- Spanish 5-6
- Introduction to Chinese
- Intermediate Chinese
HONORS LANGUAGE- Honors Spanish 3-4
- Honors Spanish 5-6
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MATH
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- Algebra 2
- College Math | Dual Credit Available
- Pre-Calculus | Dual Credit Available
HONORS MATH- Honors Geometry
- Honors Algebra 2
- Honors Brief Calculus | Dual Credit Available
- Honors Finite Mathematics | Dual Credit Available
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Statistics
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SCIENCE
- Integrated Science
- Earth Science
- Biology
- Physics 1-2
HONORS SCIENCE- Honors Biology | Dual Credit Available
- AP Biology
- Honors Chemistry
- Honors Physics 1-2 | Dual Credit Available
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SOCIAL STUDIES
- World History/Geography
- American History
- Government
- Economics
HONORS SOCIAL STUDIES- Honors World History/Geography
- Honors American History
- Honors Government
- Honors Economics
- AP World History: Modern
- AP U.S. History
- AP US Government and Politics
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OTHER COURSES
- Art and Design | FA Credit
- Art History | FA Credit
- Business and Economic Applications | CTE Credit
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Technology, Leadership, & Career Success | Dual Credit Available
- Public Speaking
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Credit Recovery
Credit Recovery options may be available for some core classes, please contact your counselor for more information if you are looking for credit recovery courses.
Additional courses may be added to our online offerings prior to the start of the school year. This list will be updated when/if new courses are added to our online offerings.
Tempe Union Online FAQ
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What will a typical day of Tempe Union Online school look like?
Students work at their own pace on Tempe Union Online courses. However, full time students will be enrolled in 3 semester courses every 9 weeks. The expectation is that students will work about 2 hours per day per course in order to complete their course in 9 weeks. In addition, teachers will be available to provide support in-person daily in online labs at all schools in the district, and they will have daily office hours where students can get help virtually.
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If students start the school year with Tempe Union Online, can they switch models should the COVID19 situation improve?
Students are able to switch between the in-person and online models at the semester mark after one ends and before the next one begins. Currently, the deadline to enroll in Tempe Union Online has been extended to Thursday, July 16.
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What platform will be used for Tempe Union Online?
Tempe Union Online courses are accessed through the District’s Learning Management System (Schoology) and the courses are on the Edgenuity platform. However, the courses are Tempe Union courses as they have been reviewed and edited by Tempe Union teachers to ensure they align to state standards and district curriculum scope and sequence.
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Will there be an enrollment cap?
Not at this time.
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What are class ratio sizes for Tempe Union Online?
Approximately 40:1
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Will Tempe Union Online offer gifted/advanced courses?
We have honors courses in Math, English, Social Studies, and AP Environmental Science, and we are continually adding additional AP and honors courses.
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Do Tempe Union Online teachers have special training?
Yes, we provide both initial training for all online teachers as well as regular training throughout the school year. In addition, we hold weekly meetings with all online teachers to ensure they are all working together to address online issues and planning.
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My child is a SPED student. Can they enroll in the online model?
Yes. Tempe Union Online works in collaboration with the district Special Education staff to ensure all Tempe Union Online students receive the required special education services.
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Will textbooks and other print materials be provided? For free or at cost?
There are no additional resources needed for Tempe Union Online courses, all resources are available online as part of the course.
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What support will students receive in Tempe Union Online?
Online learning labs will be open daily by appointment at all Tempe Union schools where students can get in-person help from online teachers and/or access technology if needed. In addition, all Tempe Union Online teachers will have daily virtual office hours where students can get additional 1:1 virtual assistance.
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What courses will be offered in Tempe Union Online?
We have listened to your requests for more online honors, AP and Dual Enrollment courses, and have increased the number of Tempe Union Online courses to reflect student choice, interest, and levels.
Currently, in addition to offering online core courses at all levels, we are also offering online Fine Arts, World Language, CTE, and general electives. For the most up to date course listings see the Tempe Union Online Courses drop-down by subjects above on this same webpage.
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If a student chooses the online model, will they be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities or athletics?
Yes. Students enrolled in Tempe Union Online will be able to participate in sports and extracurricular activities at their home school site. Extracurricular activities will be held in-person or virtually as is determined safe.
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Who will be teaching the Tempe Union Online offered classes?
Tempe Union Online courses will be taught by qualified Tempe Union teachers.
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Will a freshman orientation occur this year for online students?
A Freshmen Resource Laptop Distribution will be held for students to obtain their laptop and log-in information. There will also be a Virtual Freshman Orientation (dates and additional information to follow). Online students will also be invited to participate in the freshmen orientation or non-freshman resource pickup activities at their home school sites.
In addition, ALL online students will also complete a virtual orientation within Schoology on 8/3/20, the first day of class. Traditionally the district has used the third Monday in August for a parent open house. A version of this will be conducted in a virtual format. Once school begins, sites will send out more specific information.
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How will schools address the social and emotional support for students who choose Tempe Union Online?
Tempe Union Online works with District and site staff as well as collaborative partnerships with local agencies to support the social and emotional needs of the students. In addition, counselors, Care 7 staff, academic interventionists, dean of students and dropout prevention staff will coordinate to provide social emotional support and deliver a social-emotional learning curriculum. Counselors will work with site intervention teams to determine what services will be provided in-person or remotely. See our Social and Emotional Wellness program for more information.
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Will I lose my open enrollment status if I select to take classes through Tempe Union Online?
No. Tempe Union Online students are connected to an in-person Tempe Union school as their home school for the purpose of activities, athletics, graduation etc.
Tempe Union Online Contacts
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For more information contact the Admin Assistant at 480-839-0292 ext 12016, or email your questions to TUOL@TempeUnion.org.
Dr. Stephaine FrimerDirector480-839-0292 x12071