Traditional homeschooling provides individual flexibility and self-pacing. Virtual schooling often adheres to an established academic calendar, pacing students together. Calvert Virtual Academy combines the best of both models into a unique program that provides the flexibility of traditional homeschooling with the instructional supervision of virtual schooling.

Multiple tiers of personal instructional support from expert online instructors enhance the learning experience. A Homeroom Teacher monitors students’ progress and assists with pacing; Calvert Course Instructors in Language Arts, Social Studies and Science and Math deliver recorded instruction, evaluate work, and assist students with assignments; and Calvert Education Counselors assist with daily work and support families throughout the academic year with specific curriculum insight and advice. The program provides flexibility to accommodate personal schedules and learning styles.

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Connections Academy, a leading national provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual public and private schools in the U.S. for students in grades K–12, continues to get high marks from parents, results of a recent survey show. In its 2009-2010 Parent Satisfaction Survey, an overwhelming 93% of parents gave the overall Connections Academy (CA) program an “A” or “B” grade. 2009-2010 marks the eighth consecutive school year that at least 90% of CA parents graded the virtual schools so highly – and recommend CA to other parents.

This strong vote of support from CA parents reflects the program’s continued success, even as more CA schools are in operation — and serving more students — than ever. Connections Academy has operated its national network of virtual schools since 2002, and has grown by double digits each year since then, thanks to booming demand for its high quality, highly accountable virtual schools. CA served approximately 25,000 full-time students during the 2009-2010 school year. In 2010–2011 the Connections Academy public school network will span 18 virtual K–12 schools in 17 states, and its nationwide private school, National Connections Academy, will serve students throughout the U.S.

For the rest of the article, go to 93% of Parents Give Connections Academy, Leading Virtual School Provider, Top Marks for Eighth Consecutive Year

Baltimore, MD (Vocus/PRWEB ) July 2, 2010 — Connections Academy, virtual public schools across 11 states* – plus the online private school National Connections Academy – celebrated their achievement during traditional commencement ceremonies in their local communities.

Connections Academy’s 2010 graduating class is 210% bigger than its class of 2009 graduates, reflecting the rapid growth of the virtual school program. While most CA graduates are looking forward to starting four-year colleges and universities or community colleges, others will attend vocational schools, enter the military, and start careers.

CA graduates have been accepted in more than 100 different colleges and universities, including prestigious higher education institutions such as Harvard University, Clemson University, UCLA, and New York University. Other leading colleges and universities accepting Connections Academy graduates include: Auburn University, Trinity College, Boston College, the University of Michigan, Drexel University, Penn State, and St. Olaf College.

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Summer Learning Activities from the Educators at Connections Academy, Leading Virtual School.

Baltimore, MD (Vocus) June 17, 2010 — What child doesn’t look forward to summer vacation? It’s a time to get outside, ride bikes, swim, play with friends, and… take a break from school. But unfortunately, it’s also a time when children experience learning losses if they don’t engage in educational activities. Educational research shows that students typically score lower on standardized tests at the end of summer vacation than they do on the same tests at the beginning of the summer (1).

But there is good news for parents, say educators from Connections Academy (www.ConnectionsAcademy.com), a leading virtual school known for its innovative and flexible learning approach. There is a wealth of fun, educational resources available — for free — that can help parents keep their students sharp this summer. Parents can take advantage of some great Internet sites, but should remember favorite, ‘tried and true’ learning activities, like reading books or exploring a museum together.

For the rest of the article, go to Top 10 Summer Learning Tips for Parents: Say Goodbye to Kids’ Summer Slump — Learn Anytime, Anywhere

Welcome to yet another state-specific website for online high schools. Brought to you by Best Online High Schools, this gives you information on all that is going on in your state with online high schools.