Thursday, May 16, 2013

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

3621 West 73rd Avenue, Unit D
Westminster, CO 80030
Phone: 877-PRO-GOAL (776-4625)
Fax: 720-746-2874
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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

Friday, May 10, 2013

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!

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Highlight of a Colorado Online School: On-Line Academy


OLA
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.usvisit www.mvola.org, or call 719.852.2212 for more information.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Highlight of a Colorado Online School: HOPE Online Learning Academy


373 Inverness Parkway, Suite 205
Englewood, CO 80112
Phone: 720-402-3000
Fax: 303-675-3013
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HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op is a public, free, non-profit K-12 charter school dedicated to helping at-risk students succeed.


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
Art Show
Persuasive Argument Competition
Field Day


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

Watch more about our 2012 graduating class: