In an effort to provide a quality online educational experience for our students, Park City School District and a few other school districts have combined efforts to form a consortium called Utah Students Connect. The consortium will allow students in our district to enroll in online courses for original credit, credit recovery and grade forgiveness.

After meeting with a school counselor, high school students may register for up to six credits per school year online. Courses are free to the student except for certain instances (like Drivers Education).

Final testing will be near the end of the term and will be online. Final tests will be taken at a proctored location within the boundaries of the Park City School District.

For more information, you can go online to Utah Students Connect or contact Dr. Amy Hunt (435-645-5600 ext. 1446).

Course Offerings

Online courses are offered to students through the Utah Students Connect Consortium and other state providers. Courses through Utah Students Connect are on a quarter basis. Courses are being added so, for the most up-to-date listings, be sure and check this page or Utah Students Connect. A complete list of State Online Education Program providers (SOEP) can be found on the Utah State Board of Education Website.

Testing Information

Each of our courses has a written proctored final. Before the final can be taken, all of the coursework must be completed.
Please review Utah Students Connect procedures for proctored exams in Park City School District. Tests typically take 45 minutes to an hour to complete. Students should plan to begin the test with enough time to finish by the end of the session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  I want to take online classes because I’ve heard they are easier than regular classes. 
A.  Actually, online classes tend to be more difficult to complete than live classes.  There is more responsibility on the student to perform as the teacher is not in regular proximity to provide live encouragement.

Q.  I took Driver Education and they charged me a fee at school.  Why, I thought the classes were free?
A.  Some classes have a fee involved just like at your school.  Courses that have a fee are listed on the class website.

Q.  I have to take a course quickly so I can graduate with my class.  Can I do that? 
A.  Yes. If the class is taken for the first time or you have not previously failed the class. However, you must follow the regular terms and complete your course in time for your grade to be posted prior to your schools graduation cutoff.

Q. Is Online Learning Right for Me?
A. Online learning is not for every student, but it can be an excellent choice for some. You do need to understand that learning online can be just as difficult and sometimes more difficult than taking a class in a traditional classroom. You can use the information and questions in this document to decide if online learning is right for you.

Statewide Public Education Online

Statewide Public Education Online was established by the Utah Legislature in the 2011 General Session and is offered by the Utah State Office of Education.  The program enables eligible students to earn high school graduation credit through the completion of publicly funded online courses.

The Statewide Online Education Program (SOEP) allows students not regularly enrolled in an online school to earn 9-12th grade graduation credit in a rich instructional environment otherwise almost exclusively available to students choosing to enroll full-time in an online school. All online course providers are public schools accredited for 9-12th grade education, which allows direct acceptance of credit. USBE Public Education OnlineWith 24 credits required for high school graduation, SOEP allows students online access of up to 6 credits, per each school year, while schools typically allow students to engage in up to 8 yearly credits overall. Regardless of the level of online credits that the student chooses to engage in, however, the student maintains regular enrollment at their boundary school, home or private school, or other school of choice, and essential services such as graduation and access to a counselor are uniquely available at this school, as are co-curricular activities such as choir and band, extracurricular activities, and sports participation. A student does not need to physically attend courses at their primary school of enrollment to participate in SOEP courses, nevertheless it is most likely that a student will want to take advantage of the academic and other offerings of their primary school of enrollment regardless of participation in SOEP courses. SOEP providers enroll students only course-wise, and students are not eligible for additional services from the provider, including sports, extra or co-curricular participation, or graduation services. What the student can access is online coursework otherwise available only to students regularly enrolled in these online schools, supplementing coursework that their primary school of enrollment is offers them directly. SOEP participation thus allows a student to experience the best of both worlds by allowing the student to choose the extent to which they wish to participate in each school.