Acceleration Registration Information
Acceleration Courses
Richardson ISD will provide students with opportunities to explore learning experiences that promote academic growth through asynchronous (self-paced) courses. These courses are designed for students seeking to accelerate their credit requirements for graduation.
Courses will be delivered using Schoology. Lessons are accessible outside of the school day on students’ RISD Chromebooks.
Acceleration Online Course Policies & Requirements:
Cost:
- Full tuition will be paid at the time of registration (Only credit OR debit cards will be accepted). NO REFUNDS
- Students on free lunch get a 75% discount and students on reduced lunch get a 50% discount.
Online Course Policies & Requirements
- Current 9th-12th grade RISD students who are enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year are eligible to register.
- Courses WILL COUNT towards high school GPA for students in grades 9-12 during the 2024-2025 school year.
- Daily access to the internet and computers REQUIRED
- Students may ONLY drop the class BEFORE taking the final exam. NO REFUNDS
- Students may only take ONE course per session
Registration Fall: September 15th–October 1st, 2025
Registration Spring: January 7–January 23, 2026
Course Dates:
FALL: October 8–November 19, 2025
SPRING: January 28–March 11, 2026
A limited number of spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Full tuition must be paid at the time of registration.
Only credit or debit cards will be accepted. No refunds.
Registration Portal: https://schoolpay.com/
For help registering through SchoolPay, contact support@schoolpay.com or call 833-731-2600.
For questions regarding RISD Summer Programming email acceleration@risd.org.
Do you have to log in daily for the online courses?
No. All work is asynchronous and there are not any specific times you must log on.
How asynchronous is it?
It is completely asynchronous. There will be work due each day, but it can be done at your convenience. You can also work ahead and complete the course as quickly as you want.
**Please note for PE workouts will need to be completed 5 of a 7 day period and internet access is required.
What is the daily/weekly time commitment? Can it be done in 1 hour a day or more like 4?
The time it takes each student to complete the course work depends heavily on the student. Budgeting 2 hours a day would likely be sufficient for most.
What if my student is going to be out of town for part of the class?
It is not a problem for a student to be away for camp or on vacation for a small part of the course. Remember though, course work is due each day, so students will need to work ahead or make other arrangements with the instructor in advance.
Do I need internet access?
Yes. Work cannot be completed without internet access.
Do I need a computer?
Yes, you need a computer or a Chromebook. For PE classes, you also need a smartphone or smartwatch.
Can I take multiple courses at the same time?
No, you may only take one course during each session.
- Session 1: October 8-November 19, 2025 | Current 9th-12th Grades | $416 | 1.0 credit | ONLINE
- Session 2: January 28 – March 11, 2026 | Current 9th-12th Grades | $416 | 1.0 credit | ONLINE
- Session 1: October 8-November 19, 2025| Current 9th-12th Grades| $208 | .5 credit | ONLINE
- Session 2: January 28 – March 11, 2026 | Current 9th-12th Grades | $208 | .5 credit | ONLINE
- Session 1: October 8-November 19, 2025| Current 9th-12th Grades| $208 |.5 credit | ONLINE
- Session 2: January 28 – March 11, 2026 | Current 9th-12th Grades | $208 |.5 credit | ONLINE
- Session 1: October 8-November 19, 2025 | Current 9th-12th Grades| $208 | .5 credit | ONLINE
- Session 2: January 28 – March 11, 2026 | Current 9th-12th Grades | $208 | .5 credit | ONLINE
- Session 1: October 8-November 19, 2025 | Current 9th-12th Grades | $416 | 1.0 credit | ONLINE
- Session 2: January 28 – March 11, 2026 | Current 9th-12th Grades | $416 | 1.0 credit | ONLINE
- Only offered during summer sessions | Current 9th-11th Grades | $416 | 1 credit | ONLINE