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Virtual School Students Log on
With advancements in technology continuing to boom around the world, schools today are different than ever before. Students have laptops and webcams easily accessible at home, and many students in California are now using these tools for academics by enrolling in virtual school.
an accredited, tuition-free
online public school serving students in grades K-12 throughout Sonoma County,
as well as the neighboring counties of Colusa, Glenn,
Lake, Mendocino, Napa and Yolo.
Online education, which was once reserved for higher education, is
now a growing trend among K-12 students nationwide. During the 2013-14 school year, approximately 2.7 million students took part in online/ blended learning, according to the report Enrollment in Educational Institutions by the National Center for Education Statistics. In California alone, the Department of Education reports 56,637 students take one or more online course.
At this school, students attend their classes via LiveLesson®, Connections Academy’s online classroom. Students are able to interact with their teachers and other students, and teachers can modify assignments and curriculum in real-time to meet each student’s individual needs.
web design, as well as college credit and Career Technical Education (CTE) courses for students interested in gaining career-specific knowledge. Advanced placement classes are also offered for students that want to get a head start on college.
Virtual education offers a non- traditional learning environment for children who want a flexible schedule, are ahead or behind in the classroom, learn at a different pace from their peers, or want a more individualized approach to learning.
Furthermore, the school maintains a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards, and offers innovative courses including foreign languages, digital technology, and
At California Connections Academy @ North Bay, students are able to join art clubs, literary clubs, math clubs, science clubs, volunteer clubs and more. The clubs have the advantage of meeting online. In addition, the school offers field trips, and other events like prom, spelling bees, contests and talent shows.
One local example of this trend in action is virtual school California Connections Academy @ North Bay,
INFO: California Connections Academy @ North Bay, visit www. connectionsacademy.com/california- online-school/about/north-bay.
California Connection Academy @ North Bay hires state-credentialed teachers who work with students and learning coaches—generally
a parent or other caretaker—to develop customized learning programs that address each student’s personal education needs. Unlike homeschooling, parents or caretakers don’t have the added burden of developing their own curriculum.
Though students are receiving their education online, there are still a wide variety of opportunities that allow for social interactions with their peers.
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