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4.5 Grades 6-12 FAQs (Utah)
Q: Can my child take some classes through OpenEd and some through my local school?
A: Yes! With your local school’s approval, students in grades 6-12 can choose the split enrollment option and participate in up to two classes per semester at their local boundary district (not charter) school. These on-site classes need to be part of, not in addition to, your student’s education plan.
Q: Can my child participate in public school sports teams, clubs, and activities?
A: Students may participate in their local school's extracurricular and school-sponsored activities pending local school approval. If a team or activity requires enrollment in a specific class in order to participate, students would need to qualify for split enrollment.
Q: Can my child take a Release Time class (i.e., LDS Seminary)?
A: Yes! As Released Time is outside the public school system, religious classes will not be reflected on your student's education plan.
Q: Can a high school student change an elective for the 2nd semester?
A: Unfortunately no, students will remain in the same subject for the entire year and cannot change at the semester.
Q: Does OpenEd offer credit recovery options?
A: Unfortunately no. OpenEd is not a credit recovery program.
Q: What if my district requires forms to be signed by the school?
A: Send the district form with the top portion filled out to help@opened.co. Please fill out the "school" field with the partner school in which your student is enrolled and provide a physical and email address for our registrar to send the signed form to.
We'll also email you a copy once the form is complete.
Q: What if my district requires a participation fee?
A: Email us at help@opened.co, including the amount that's required. That amount will be deducted from your student's available wallet.
If the school doesn't require OpenEd to send the participation fee directly, you can also pay the fee yourself and then submit for reimbursement with a receipt.
Q: How does attending a trade school affect eligibility/funding with OpenEd?
A: Technical colleges in Utah are free for high school students.
Some classes might have additional courses or supply costs. You can add a class from a technical college to your student's education plan if there's something in the class that you would like to be reimbursed for.
Q: Will my child be able to get into a good university?
A: Yes! Since 2009, students from our program have attended universities of their choice, including Stanford, Harvard, BYU, University of Utah, Utah State, and many others.
Q: Do you offer early college credit options?
A: Yes! We offer opportunities for students to earn early college credit through split enrollment, online and on-site courses, and project- and competency-based options.
Can a high school student earn an accredited Associate degree?
A: Yes! Please visit our marketplace to learn about Southern New Hampshire University’s competency-based education programs (SNHU-CBE), Ignite Learning Early College, OC Online Early College, and ASU.
For information regarding receiving a state-certified diploma and early college credit concurrently, please use this form to make an appointment to speak with our Diploma-seeking Specialist.
A consult form is needed if you would like to schedule an early college consultation.
Q: When do I get a Certificate of Completion?
A: To receive a Certificate of Completion for OpenEd, your student must complete 12th grade through the program.