Two Graduations in One - High School Students Get Ahead of the Learning Curve by Earning Free College Credit
High School students are taking advantage of Sequoia Choice's on-line and dual credit programs that break down the walls between traditional schools, home schooling, and distance learning programs. Students are individualizing their education by choosing the learning environment, curriculum, learning pace and attend college for free while still in High School
Mesa, Arizona (PRWEB) September 25, 2006
Elora Hickey, a High School Junior, dually enrolled at Sequoia Choice and the Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics, is on track to graduate a year early with two years of community college credits completed. She is not alone. Many High School students are taking advantage of Sequoia Choice's online and dual credit programs that break down the walls between traditional schools, home schooling, and distance learning programs. Students are individualizing their education by choosing the learning environment, curriculum, learning pace and attend college for free while still in High School.
For example, last year Pamela Savoia graduated from Sequoia Choice and Sequoia Village School with her AA Degree from Northern Pioneer Community College and this year started at Saint Rio University in Florida as a junior. Pamela's younger brother, Michael Savoia, currently a 9th grader at Sequoia Choice is also on the education fast track. After taking his assessment test at the beginning of the school year, Michael qualified to take on campus college courses and is enrolled at Northern Pioneer Community College.
"The dual credit program is wonderful because my kids are always challenged, have the freedom to study at their own pace and the early college experience is a big motivator," said Pamela and Michael's Mother, Mindy Savoia, "It also really helps that Sequoia pays for books and college tuition as long as a C average is maintained."
According to Sequoia Choice Principal, Ron Neil, juniors and seniors who have proved they are ready for college course can start at anytime. The program also includes credit recovery, which enables High School students to earn credit that could not be received at their home campus. In addition, students have numerous attendance choices that cater to their learning needs, such as:
Integration of traditional classroom with distance learning services full or part time. Using satellite computer labs located throughout the state that are supervised by qualified educators that provide individual and small group tutoring, labs and classes. Combining all learning environments and including online and/or on campus dual credit college classes.
"We have discovered that not all students learn the same way and their learning environment plays a critical role in their success. By empowering students and giving them academic choices motivates them to excel," explained Ron Neil, Principal of Sequoia Choice, "At Sequoia Choice, if we don't have a course a student needs, we find it and buy it. The subjects our students study are unlimited."
To learn more, contact Sequoia Choice at (480) 461-3200 ext: 2280.
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