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NSO Abbreviations

You will encounter some abbrevations with Northern Star Online.

Enrollment types

  • SU: Supplemental – public school students whose online course work will substitute for a class period in my regular schedule
  • IS: Independent Study – student meets the criteria for at-risk graduation incentives and will take the course in addition to a full schedule at School (counselor must verify)
  • TU: Tuition – online course work is being taken in addition to a full load at School and will require a tuition payment.
  • PH: Private/Home – private or home schooled students (also requires tuition)

Progress Indicators

Full descriptions here.

  • OK: Student is active and on track.
  • MW: Missing Work Student is active but is falling behind.
  • NR: Not Responding Student is inactive and not submitting work.
  • NR1: inactive (not submitting work) for 1 week.
  • NR2: inactive (not submitting work) for 2 weeks.
  • NR3: inactive (not submitting work) for 3 weeks — this may lead to an administrative withdrawal.

Miscellaneous

  • FACS – Family and Consumer Science
  • SEL – Social Emotional Learning
  • ELL – English Language Learners
  • LMS – Learning Management System

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What’s New?

Registration for Spring and Summer 2023 is open now!

Spring term starts January 30, 2023.

Summer term starts June 15th, 2023.




Check out our new courses!


  • American Sign Language 2
  • Emergency Medical Responder
  • Medical Terminology
  • Science Fiction: Dune
  • Intermediate Chess

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Questions about Funding & Tuition?

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