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Online School Listing #15: Primavera Online High School

May 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Primavera Online High School
2471 N. Arizona Ave., Building 1
Chandler, Arizona  85225
United States
Tel:  480.456.6678
Fax:  480.355.2100
Web:  www.primaveratech.org/Online-High-School.aspx
Email:  info@primaveratech.org
Recognition/Accreditation:  NCA
Grade:  9-12
Type:  Public
Diploma:  Yes
Cost:  Free
If free, where?:  Within the state
Teen and/or Adult:  Teens

Additional information: Primavera High School students participate in courses in a variety of ways including interactive workbooks, course discussions, and blogs. The school was established in 2001. Primavera courses are aligned to meet state and national standards.

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Online School Listing #14: Pinnacle Online High School

May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Pinnacle Online High School
2224 W. Southern Ave., Suite 1
Tempe, Arizona  85282
United States
Tel:  480.755.8222
Fax:  480.755.8223
Web:  www.pinnacleeducation.com
Email:  enrollment@pin-ed.com
Recognition/Accreditation:  NCA
Grade:  9-12
Type:  Charter, Free, Public
Diploma:  Yes
Cost:  Free
If free, where?:  Within the state
Teen and/or Adult:  Teens

Additional information: Pinnacle Online High School offers online courses to students across Arizona. It was established in 1995. Pinnacle has partnered with Grand Canyon University and students can get credit for dual enrollment. Pinnacle has campuses in Mesa, Tempe (East and West), Casa Grande, and Nogales.

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Online School Listing #13: New World Online Charter

May 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

New World Online Charter
5818 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, Arizona  85014
United States
Tel:  888.399.3087
Web:  www.newworldonlinecharter.com
Email:  On website
Recognition/Accreditation:  Arizona Department of Education
Grade:  9-12
Type:  Charter, Free, Public
Diploma:  Yes
Cost:  Free
If free, where?:  Within the state
Teen and/or Adult:  To age 21

Additional information: New World Online Charter uses the curriculum of Advanced Academics. While courses are conducted online, students can get additional tutoring as needed on campus. Laptop computers are also available for checkout. In addition to core courses, NWOC also offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

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Online Learning Website: Degreeinfo.com

May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a great resource about online schools, particularly colleges, I recommend the good folks at DegreeInfo.com. I used to hang out there for many years and most of the folks are very ready to provide assistance.

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Online School Listing #12: Humanities and Sciences Academy

May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Humanities and Sciences Academy
5201 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, Arizona  85014
United States
Tel:  602.650.1333
Fax:  602.650.1777
Web:  www.humsci.org
Email:  On website
Recognition/Accreditation:   DETC
Grade:  9-12
Type:  Free
Diploma:  Yes
Cost:  Free
If free, where?:  Within the state
Teen and/or Adult:  Teens

Additional information: Humanities and Sciences High School offers a challenging and accelerated program focused on world languages and the core subject areas of English, social studies, mathematics, and natural sciences. Interestingly, all students are required to take world languages. Unlike other schools that only offer Spanish or French, HumSci offers a wide variety of languages include Danish, Pashto, Swahili, and many more.

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Online School Listing #11: Hope High School Online

May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Hope High School Online
5651 W. Talavi Blvd. Ste. 170
Glendale, Arizona  85306
United States
Tel:  800.426.4952
Fax:  602.943.9700
Web:  www.hopehighonline.org
Email:  hhso@blueprinteducation.org
Recognition/Accreditation:  NCA, AdvancED, Arizona State Board of Charter Schools
Grade:  9-12, K-12
Type:  Charter, Free, Public
Diploma:  Yes
Cost:  Free
If free, where?:  Within the state
Teen and/or Adult:  To age 21

Additional information: Hope High School Online offers one of those fairly unique things: a free online school education all the way to age 21. Hope High School Online is supported by the well-known Blueprint Education. HHSO specializes in students whose schedule or special circumstances makes it difficult to attend traditional schools.

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“The 10 Most Impressive Virtual Schools”

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I am not sure if I agree with the list in its entirety, but I invite you to take a look at this list of the ten most impressive virtual schools. This is brought to you by the folks at BestCollegesOnline.com (no relation!).

It is an intriguing list. Leave a comment and tell me what you think.

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