• External Course Approval Process 

    (excluding Running Start)

    Reminder: Select the underlined/green links below to go directly to the applicable websites.

    PLEASE READ FIRST: Students may opt to take an online, out-of-district and/or community college course through an accredited program to earn credits needed for high school graduation. The student is responsible for all costs of the program including transportation, tuition, books, and fees. Please see the Everett Public Schools District Policy and WA State administrative code regarding community college and correspondence courses.

    The main frustrations that students have communicated regarding external programs is not having the teacher in their classroom to contact when questions arise and needing to find proctors for the exams (a student cannot use JHS Staff as proctors due to programs not being affiliated with JHS).

    Before registering/paying for out-of-district, community college and most online courses (see options below), please complete and return:

    External Course Approval Form

    Once the course is completed, you will need to send an official transcript/course completion certificate to the Jackson HS Registrar in order for the course to be added to your high school transcript: JHSTranscripts@everettsd.org.

    Frequently Used Online Course Providers

    Everett Public School’s High School Online Options

    • Course Offerings: Typically offers core classes (Math, English, Social Studies, Biology, College & Career Readiness Seminar) in addition to PE/Health. Does not offer Fine/Visual Arts.
    • Registration: For fall/spring, connect with your school counselor during registration and no later than the first week of the semester. See summer webpage for more details on registration.
    • Students and families need to complete both the JHS High School Online Options Approval Form AND Statement of Understanding/Student Learn Plan before they are able to start an OnlineHS course.
    • Cost: Consult the website for latest information on pricing. Tuition is FREE if part of a student’s six period day schedule.

     

    Everett Public School’s Summer Academy

    • Course Offerings: Typically offer a selection of core classes (Math, English, Social Studies) in addition to College & Career Readiness Seminar, PE & Health. Limit of 1 credit each summer.
    • Registration: Online sign-ups typically begin in March with courses starting in late June and lasting through early August. See summer webpage for more details on registration.
    • Cost: Consult the website for latest information on pricing, typically $350, per semester credit.

     

    Sno-Isle Tech Summer Program, Registration Opens April 2025

    • Typical Course Offerings: Animation, Auto Tech/Auto Body, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Ed., Fire Service, Health Care, Veterinary Assist., & Video Game Design. See current flyer for more information.
    • Registration: Sign-up on first come, first serve basis starting in April. Find the online application at snoisletech.com and then "Resources", then "Summer School" tab. Students must provide their own transportation to Sno-Isle (no bus provided).
    • Cost: Currently FREE for Everett School District students

     

    REMINDER: For the online programs below, before you begin, you must complete the External Course Approval Form

     

    BYU Independent Study

    • Course Offerings: Many, including AP, Science, World Language, and Fine/Visual Arts courses. Look for courses that are "OSPI" approved and not credit recovery. Fitness for Life (FIT041) is the only course currently approved for PE1.
    • Registration: Complete "Out-of-District" Approval form BEFORE registering/paying through their website. Students must find (and often pay) an approved proctor for the final exam. Minimum 45 days to complete course and up to 1 year maximum.
    • Cost: $209 and up (subject to change), per 0.5 credit hours.

     

    Market Square Education

    • Course Offerings: Many, including AP, Science and World Language courses. Life Fitness: Exercise is currently the only approved PE option.
    • Registration: Rolling admissions, can apply any time. As a school based in Woodinville, WA, offers onsite help, if needed.
    • Cost: $229 and up (subject to change) per 0.5 semester credit.

     

    Red Comet

    • Course Offerings: Many, including AP, Science, World Language, PE, and Fine/Visual Arts courses.
    • Registration: Complete "Out-of-District" Approval form BEFORE registering/paying through their website. 
    • Cost: $299 and up (subject to change), per 0.5 credit hours.

     

    Summer 2025 Running Start

    • Current 10th & 11th Graders can take up to 10 credits during Summer Quarter.
    • More information/rules can be found on Edmonds Running Start webpage

     

    OSPI Approved Online Course Providers

    • Scroll down to view additional Washington state approved online course providers.