Highlight of a Colorado Online School: G.O.A.L. Academy

G.O.A.L. Academy

3621 West 73rd Avenue, Unit D

Westminster, CO 80030

Phone: 877-PRO-GOAL (776-4625)
Fax: 720-746-2874
Find us on Facebook and Twitter 

GOALAcademy Online High School Serving Students Across Colorado.  Our curriculum is delivered through online coursework, as well, we have also integrated low student to academic coach ratios so we can create relationships for greater success.  The part of our school which sets us apart from most online schools is that we have local drop-in centers with local academic teams .  GOAL Academy Drop-In Centers are a concept that came from the vision of the school, where engaging online instruction and face-to-face interaction was an essential part of the success of our students. 

The centers are designed to be a resource to our students, families and staff.  It is natural to see all sorts of interactions happening in a drop-in center; tutoring, testing, socialization, community outreach, pizza parties, student club and organization meetings...the list goes on.  We want our students to know they always have a place to come to for any reason.  We have locations across Colorado.  They tend to be centrally located in areas of student concentration.  Any location across the state is available to a GOAL Academy Student.

We utilize experiential learning, concurrent enrollment college courses and career and technical education to acquire a greater experience while a student at our school.   We currently serve 2500 students statewide.  Our school works with various student populations;  At-risk, teen parents, traditionally homeschooled students, gifted and talented, students struggling with bullying or students whose life situations are preventing academic engagement.  Our wish for GOAL Academy students is to support them in earning the high school diploma they need as well as put them on a path post-graduation that will make them successful for a lifetime.  

Students participate in home district sports

 Students working in community garden

 Staff providing tutoring to a student

 Students participating in community events

 G.O.A.L. Academy students attend prom

 River rafting on experiential learning field trip

Art students creating mural at Colorado State Fair

Highlight of a Colorado Online School: Provost Academy Colorado

Provost Academy Colorado 
7730 E. Belleview Avenue
Suite AG-9
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: 303-770-1240
Fax: 303-771-1210
Email: info.co@provostacademy.com

Provost Academy Colorado is a STEM-focused, state approved, online public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12.  The unique design of the Provost Academy instructional model creates a personalized learning experience for every student. Provost Academy is partnered with EdisonLearning, one of the most experienced teams of educational innovators in the industry. EdisonLearning brings nearly 20 years of educational achievement to Provost Academy Colorado.

At Provost Academy we create a personalized educational program for every student by constructing a flexible, goal-oriented, and responsive learning environment. We also provide parents the necessary tools to support their students’ educational success.  We extend our virtual courses with the use of social networking, teacher-developed resources, academic interventions and as-needed individual and small-group live tutoring opportunities. Through flexibility, individualization, interventions, and hands-on learning, we measure our success by the success of our students! 

Provost Academy is enrolling now! Click HERE to learn more!

Highlight of a Colorado Online School: On-Line Academy

345 East Prospect Avenue
Monte Vista, CO  81144
719.852.2212

OLA is a free, accredited, public online school offering students in grades 6 - 12 anywhere in Colorado a rigorous curriculum taught by highly qualified, experienced teachers. We are pleased to offer a positive choice to those students and families still searching for an effective way to meet their educational needs. To maintain our small size and personal approach, enrollment is limited. We currently do have openings for next year.

Here is what OLA offers:

• Experience. OLA is the first and most experienced online school in Colorado. We've been quietly setting the standard for online education since 1997.
  
  
• Responsiveness. We are committed to personal attention. We are a small school and know our students well. 
  
  
• Awesome Teachers. Our award-winning, highly qualified staff all works together in the same facility. This allows for frequent collaboration and excellent communication. 
  
  
• Comprehensive Curriculum. We have full control over our curriculum, and have worked hard to ensure its alignment with the Colorado Academic Standards.

We are pleased to provide students with computers and needed materials. You can learn more about OLA by participating in an Info Session with OLA’s director, Dirk Oden. Contact Mr. Oden at dirk@monte.k12.co.us, visit www.mvola.org, or call 719.852.2212 for more information.

Highlight of a Colorado Online School: HOPE Online Learning Academy

HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op

373 Inverness Parkway, Suite 205

Englewood, CO 80112

Phone: 720-402-3000

Fax: 303-675-3013

Find us on Facebook and Twitter

HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op is a public, free, non-profit K-12 charter school dedicated to helping at-risk students succeed.

HOPE 2012 Graduates

Visit HOPE's website for more on our 2013 Graduates! 

Community-Based Blended Learning

Inside a HOPE Learning Center classroom

Our students attend one of our approved, community-based Learning Centers five days a week for the full school day, rotating between individualized online lessons and classroom instruction.

Learning Centers are safe, supportive environments, operated by non-profit community organizations. The flexibility of HOPE's model allows Learning Centers to accommodate the diverse cultural and language needs of neighborhood.

HOPE was the first online school in the country to offer a lunch program, and it is now available at about 30 sites across the Front Range of Colorado.

Measuring Success

HOPE Field Day

At HOPE, we celebrate all kinds of successes. We want students to gain confidence and grow academically.  And we provide a broad range of school-sponsored activities to nurture students’ interests outside the classroom. These include:

Competitive Sports Teams

Prom

Talent Show (check out our video!)

Art Show

Persuasive Argument Competition

Field Day

And more! Click through to our website for the latest events and activities!

A HOPE basketball team plays at the Pepsi Center for Court of Dreams

Watch more about our 2012 graduating class:

Highlight of a Colorado Online School: Colorado Calvert Academy

Colorado Calvert Academy

155 East Boardwalk Dr. #547

Fort Collins, CO  80525

970-232-3317

OR

877-403-5572 

Colorado Calvert Academy is a multi-district, public virtual charter school which provides a choice for parents who want to be directly involved in their child’s education. Colorado Calvert Academy enables you to share the gift of your time and talent with your child. Our instructional model provides individualized learning plans that meet your child’s specific needs.  The curriculum, developed by the world renowned Calvert School, is both vertically and horizontally integrated and meets the Colorado State Standards in all subject areas.  Your child will be supported by highly qualified teachers who are experienced in all aspects of virtual education and who are committed to supporting every family. The Colorado Calvert Academy learning environment consists of a true partnership among students, our faculty, parents, peers, and both academic and technology support teams. The support of our team empowers your child to reach his or her full academic potential.

Additionally, Colorado CalvertAcademy serves students with language-based learning challenges using the Verticy program.  Verticy is an Orton-Gillingham based program which has a proven, research-based track record of meeting those students' academic needs. 

Come have a chat and a cup of coffee. Whether you are curious about virtual schooling with Colorado Calvert Academy, or have recently enrolled, these are great opportunities to learn more about what you can expect.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Harmony Library–Community Room H

4616 South Shields

Fort Collins, Colorado 80526

5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Free event

Friday, May 10, 2013

Cheyenne Mountain Library–Cheyenne Meeting Room

1785 South 8th Street, Suite 100

Colorado Springs, CO 80905

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Free event

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Castlewood Library–Paul Manion Meeting Room

6739 S. Unita Street

Centennial, CO 80112

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Free event

Friday, May 17, 2013

Rawlings Library

Pueblo, Colorado

3:30p.m.-5:30p.m.

Additionally, Colorado Calvert Academy staff present "Tuesdays at 2:30," an online information session, which can be accessed from the main school website.  Please call for details.

Highlight of a Colorado Online School: Branson School Online (BSO)

Branson School Online (BS0)

www.bransonschoolonline.com

101 Saddle Rock Drive
P.O. Box 128
Branson, CO 81027

 1-719-946-5531 

1-888-863-7850

Since 2001 Branson School Online, a district school within Branson School District RE-82, has been serving Colorado families with students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.  We pride ourselves in having small classes which supports a student centered learning environment.  In addition to highly qualified and committed Colorado teachers who are both subject matter experts and experienced in online delivery, our learning model emphasizes communication and partnering with parents.  Learn anywhere, anytime there is internet and phone access. Our students learn at home, library, hospital, sports camp, and as they travel.  Our families are able to choose the location and log in to school.  In fact, our school board provides the students enrolled in Branson School Online the use of a district computer for school work during the school year.  Additionally, there is reimbursement of up to $45 a month during the school year to cover internet and phone so that students can access their classes. What are the Benefits of Branson School Online?  Let’s highlight just a few: Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, & High School all at one school. Caring & Experienced Colorado-Licensed Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators Quality Curriculum  Individualized Support Innovative Technology Student Computer loaned for school use Colorado-Certified Diploma Student-Parent-Teacher Communication Workshops, Field Trips, and Community gatherings Our focus is on continuous improvement and the gains in student performance are something of which we are most proud; the feedback from our students and parents are equally a source of pleasure and pride. Who do we serve?  Students desiring to advance their learning in a flexible and family friendly environment that challenges and supports them in being independent learners.  Branson School Online (BSO) Students serving and supporting their communities!! Advocacy for educational choice from students who know the benefits. Students voicing support for their school on the steps of the capitol—Communicating to legislators-2013 BSO Students earn a black belt in Martial Arts.  This requires a flexible schedule, determination and  winning competitions in whatever location/date the event is held. The online school environment is family-friendly. Flexibility and focused is the key to success. Science Fair— Fun time for shared learning with others and to develop skills in critical thinking, public speaking, and so much more. Science Fairs, workshops, community gatherings all geared to sharing of knowledge, experiences, and having fun learning together. Branson School Online involved with community events, which can include parades for fun and communication.  We have a pride in being a leader in the age of digital learning and educational choice

Colorado Cyber School Families Celebrate Colorado Cyberschool Day at the Capitol

On February 6, 2012, Colorado Cyber School Families celebrated Digital Learning Day by gathering at the History Colorado Center for interactive activities and then marching to the State Capitol for Colorado's annual Cyberschools Day at the Capitol.

We were joined on the West Steps of the capitol by several of our Education Champions who each shared remarks.

Amanda Heiney, Senior Consultant in the Office of Online and Blended Learning at the Colorado Department of Education shared remarks about the growth in online from 2003 when there were 9 full time online schools in Colorado to today with 3000 students enrolled. Today there are over 16,000 students enrolled in 35 full-time online schools. There are 47 districts offering some kind of full time online option.

Amanda credited the online learners as being instrumental in highlighting the need for ALL students to have access to high-quality personalized learning.

She spoke about the fact that they at CDE had conducted 4 research studies & reports about online, blended and digital learning.

She encouraged parents to do their research about the different schools and instructional models. Use the CDE website. She stressed that parents are the most important advocates for their students and their schools.

For teachers she recognized that they play the most important role in customizing each student's education.

For students she stressed that they have a rare opportunity to directly influence their own learning. She encouraged them to work hard, dream big.

Senator Mark Scheffel, Assistant Minority Leader and member of the Senate Education Committee talked about the right and responsibility of parents to choose for their students and their family what is best. He acknowledged that the people today in the digital learning community were leading the way. He encouraged all to stay the course and do what was in the best interest of their students.

Gov. Hickenlooper's Deputy Chief of Staff, Jamie Van Leewuenwas there to help celebrate Digital Learning Day read the Proclamation from the Governor and presented it to CCA. In addition each of the CCA member schools were recognized as leaders and presented a personalized certificate for their role in pioneering and advancing digital learning in Colorado.

Rachel Salzano, COVA HS Graduate read her Essay regarding the benefits of having been an online student and how she benefits from the learnings in her post-secondary pursuits.

Rep Paul Rosenthal is a Special Education teacher in the Denver public schools. His remarks were regarding the benefit in choice and having options for students. He recognized the families in their choice in education.

We also had two students read their persuasive letters to the legislators-the students were both 10th graders from Branson School Online.

Each had their own distinct reasons for participating in online and were passionate in their messages to legislators to support and value this educational option.

This annual event was hosted by the Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families and the Colorado Cyberschool Association; the two organizations collaborate and partner to make events like this possible for our Colorado Cyber School Families.

Please check out the pictures in the right sidebar of our day's event.