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Welcome . . . to Plano ISD eSchool. eSchool Mission . . . To create a borderless classroom based on a positive student-teacher relationship that fosters independent, innovative critical thinking and empowers students to thrive, contribute, and compete in a global society. The Core Four . . . . . .  We Believe that successful education can take many forms, and eSchool is committed to utilizing technology to facilitate student ownership by adapting to individual learning styles, lifestyles, and talents. . . .  We Believe that eSchool is an innovative, comprehensive educational approach that uses technology to eliminate boundaries by empowering students with the opportunity to develop the skills needed to be successful in an information-driven, global society. . . .  We Believe that eSchool provides online relationships rooted in support, passion for learning and commitment to each individual student’s success that encourages students to expand both their self-efficacy and self-discipline. . . .  We Believe that eSchool focuses on transitioning students from a traditional educational system to an ever-evolving, innovative learning environment that allows them to control their academic success.   We invite you . . . to explore eSchool and decide if online courses are a good option for you as an individual learner.  Step 1:        Is online learning a good option for me? Online courses give students the opportunity to take courses, on their time, wherever access is available to the internet and a computer.  However, students are sometimes unprepared for the challenges of online learning.  Please take the time to answer the following questions about your learning style and your technical knowledge to help you decide if an online course is a good option for you at this time. Are you self-motivated and enjoy working independently? Do you enjoy solving problems and taking responsibility for what you learn? Can you follow written instructions and read to gain information?  Or do you prefer that an instructor explain each detail? Can you synthesize and organize written information? Can you communicate your ideas clearly in writing? Do you have access to and enjoy working on the computer and manipulating the Internet? Are you comfortable using the Internet as a means of communication and research? Do you have computer skills that include the ability to create files, save documents, send emails, etc? Considering you personal, academic, work and extracurricular activities, can you devote at least as much time to your online course as to your other courses? Can you schedule and allocate your time to communicate with your online teacher and successfully complete the course work on time, meeting the required due dates within the course? Have you read and understand the eSchool Policies and Guidelines and agree to adhere to those policies?  If you answered "yes" to these questions, online courses may give you exactly the flexibility and connectivity that you need to meet your educational goals.  Continue to explore eSchool by:  Step 2:        Read the eSchool Policy link to be sure that you understand and can follow the "rules" that apply in the program.  Step 3:        Read The eSchool Experience to learn what to expect as you register and work through your online course.  Step 4:        Speak with your campus counselor to ensure that the eSchool course you are considering will work for your graduation plan.  Step 5:        Register online.  [Be sure to check the technical requirements for your course!]  Next Step:           Enjoy your eSchool experience. "As I walk across the stage at graduation, I am going to think just for a second that I'm really only doing it because of my success in eSchool."                     student

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