High School Referral

Welcome to Summer High School Referral

 

Welcome! We are glad you're joining us for summer classes.

This page includes all of the information you need to successfully start and complete your Summer HSR class. There is a lot of detail here on purpose, but you are not expected to memorize everything. You can return to this page at any time.

Session dates: June 15th at 4pm - July 23rd at 8pm

First day of class: June 15th (your course will appear in Canvas by 3pm)

Required First-Day orientations: June 15th at 4pm, 5:30pm, and/or 7pm via Zoom in Canvas

Last day to submit work: July 23rd at 8pm (no work can be accepted after this time)

If you ever feel unsure or stuck, please contact us at hsr@mtsac.edu or (909) 274-4937. We are here to help.

This guide will cover:

• • • The three required steps to get started:
      
      • • "Reset" your Mt. SAC Canvas Password (if you don't already know it)
        • Sign in to Canvas (please make sure that you can sign into Canvas BEFORE the first day, so you can get support, if needed)
        • Attend a required First-Day Orientation using a Zoom link IN Canvas
    • Common issues accessing Canvas and how to deal with them
    • Important Program Information, including completion requirements
    • Parent & Guardian Information
    • Optional online tools and resources

You do not need to read everything at once... use this page as a reference throughout the session.

Having Trouble Accessing Canvas?

Common Issues

Authentication Error:
This usually means the system is temporarily overloaded. Try this to avoid the error:

• • • Keep trying to sign in... it may take several attempts.
    • Try using Google Chrome
    • Try Google Chrome in "incognito mode"
    • Wait a little while and try again

Not receiving the password‑reset email:
Check your spam folder. If it is not there, email hsr@mtsac.edu and include your current email address and username so we can help.

Error message after clicking “Forgot Password”:
If you receive an error stating the server encountered an internal issue, please email us at hsr@mtsac.edu and include your username.

Other issues:

1. Open a new browser tab and try logging in again (refreshing the page usually does not work)
2. Confirm you are using https://mtsac.instructure.com
3. Make sure you are using your username, not an email address
4. Reset your password again

Important Program Information

-Please Read-

How the Class Works

• • • Classes are online, free, and available 24/7
    • You do not need any textbooks or additional materials
    • You may complete coursework at any time of day
    • You can do your work from anywhere, as long as you have reliable internet
    • Coursework must be completed in order
    • You can take your final whenever you finish the coursework
    • Weekly instructor check‑ins are required
    • Instructors are available Monday–Thursday, 4:00–8:00pm

If you cannot open an assignment, check that the previous assignment is complete. If you are still stuck, message your instructor through Canvas.

Required Weekly Instructor Check‑Ins

Weekly check‑ins allow students to:

• • • Ask questions
    • Review progress
    • Receive tutoring or support

Check‑ins may be brief or longer depending on your needs. If you must miss a check‑in, contact your instructor in advance. In most cases, you will be allowed to complete two check‑ins during another week.

Persistence & Getting Support (Please Read)

HSR classes are designed to be flexible, but they do require steady progress. It is normal for coursework to feel challenging at times; especially if you are balancing school, work, or other responsibilities.

If something feels hard or confusing:

• • • Try the assignment anyway, even if you’re not sure you’re doing it perfectly
    • Check in with your instructor early via Canvas messages or Zoom - you can go into the instructor's Zoom as often as needed
    • Ask questions as soon as you notice an issue, rather than waiting

Getting support early makes it much easier to stay on track. Waiting until the end of the course often limits how much help instructors can provide.

Important: Instructors want students to succeed, but they can only help if they know there is a problem.

Timelines & Completion Requirements

• • • Session runs from June 15th at 4pm through July 23rd at 8pm
    • All coursework must be submitted by 8pm on July 23rd
    • Work submitted after this time cannot be graded
    • Students are responsible for verifying that all assignments are submitted and graded before the course closes
    • Any work that is submitted during the last week of class may not be graded before the class closes
    • Instructors are not available after 8pm on July 23rd to resolve grading issues

We encourage students to finish their work early if they want feedback.

Grades & Transcripts

• • • Final grades are emailed in late July
    • If the student passes, an official transcript is automatically sent to the high school
    • If the student does not pass, no transcript is sent
    • You can also request a transcript any time using the Transcript Request Form

For college applications, please use CEEB Code 053703 (not the Mt. SAC college code).

Course Platform & Requirements

• • • Courses use a state-approved curriculum platform (Edmentum)
    • HSR courses are A–G and NCAA approved
    • Weekly instructor check-ins and discussion boards are required to meet state guidelines

Instructor Availability

• • • Instructors work Monday–Thursday, 4:00–8:00pm
    • Instructors are not available on weekends
    • If an issue occurs on the weekend, you may need to wait until Monday for assistance 

Finals & Course Completion

• • • You may take the final as soon as you complete all coursework
    • You do not need to wait until the last day
    • After completing the final, students must enter Zoom and notify the instructor so the final can be reviewed

Multiple Classes & First-Day Orientation Rules

If you are enrolled in two classes:

• • • With the same instructor, you only need to attend one orientation
    • Full-year courses (for example, Chemistry A & B) share the same instructor
    • With different instructors, you must attend two orientations
    • Just a reminder that there are make-up orientations on Tuesday & Wednesday

How to Ensure You Successfully Complete the Course

Students who complete their HSR class successfully do the following:

• • • Attend the First-Day Orientation (or contact HSR if they cannot attend)
    • Complete required weekly instructor check-ins
    • Submit every required assignment (missing even one assignment prevents completion) with an overall grade of 70% or higher
    • Finish all coursework by 8pm on July 23rd

To stay on track:

• • • Check Canvas regularly for assignments and grades
    • Reach out to your instructor early if something feels confusing or challenging

Using support early makes it much easier to finish the course successfully.

Final Reminders

• • • Students are responsible for verifying that all work is submitted and graded before the course closes
    • Instructors are not available after 8:00pm on July 23 to resolve grading issues
    • Submitting work earlier allows time for corrections or questions
    • Please note that HSR staff and instructors cannot override state requirements, deadlines, or missing assignments
    • Transcripts will automatically be sent to high schools

Parent & Guardian Information

-Important-

How to Check Student Progress

The quickest and most accurate way to check progress is for the student to sign into Canvas:

1. 1. 1. Log into Canvas (https://mtsac.instructure.com)
      2. Open the course
      3. Click “Grades” on the left‑hand menu

Important: Missing even ONE assignment will result in the student not completing the course, even if the overall grade is passing (70% or higher).

Grade Emails

• • • Final grades are emailed in late July
    • If your email was listed on the student’s application, you will receive a copy
    • If you have received emails from Mt. SAC HSR, your email address is already on file
    • If you are uncertain, email hsr@mtsac.edu with your student's username and the parental email address

Transcripts

• • • Transcripts are automatically sent to the student’s high school if the course is passed
    • No transcript is sent if the course is not completed
    • For additional copies, complete the Transcript Request Form

College applications: Use CEEB Code 053703 (do not use the Mt. SAC college code)

Online Tools & Resources

-Optional-

Mt. SAC Email Access (Optional)

Your Mt. SAC student email address is: username@student.mtsac.edu

To access it:

• • • Go to www.mtsac.edu/portal
    • On the Home page, click the Mountie Mail icon in the upper right corner

Important:

• • • Mt. SAC email does not work well on phones if it is already linked to a Gmail app
    • If you have trouble accessing email, contact us for help

Chosen Name & Pronouns (Optional)

Students may update their chosen first name and/or pronouns:

• • • Go to www.mtsac.edu/portal
    • Select Student Self Service
    • Choose Personal Information
    • Select Name Change Information – Update Chosen Name
    • Click Edit under Personal Details
    • Update name, pronouns, and/or gender designation
    • Click Update

Canvas Student App (Optional)

Students may use the Canvas Student App on phones or tablets.

You must reset your Mt. SAC password before signing in
When asked for your school, type Mt San Antonio College (no period after “Mt”)