Insight School of Michigan Welcomes Students for New Academic Year

-- Statewide online public school specializes in helping struggling students get back on track --

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Sep 04, 2015, 06:00 ET

LANSING, Mich., Sept. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Insight School of Michigan (ISMI), a tuition-free online public charter school for Michigan students statewide in grades 6 through 12, will begin its 2015-2016 school year on September 8.

ISMI is an education option available to students of every ability level, but possesses a competency in helping students who are struggling academically. With a unique and highly supportive approach, ISMI works with students and their families to help them overcome obstacles, including learning or behavioral issues, bullying, or a lack of effective alternatives.

"Even though it's not a brick and mortar environment, we have a community," said Hope Olson, who graduated from ISMI in June. "The teachers and counselors were more helpful than I've ever had before. You just have to speak up and let them know what's going on in your life."

ISMI offers students an individualized education tailored to each student's specific needs. A credit recovery program is available for students who need to catch up in certain subjects, as well as highly targeted remediation sessions to build specific skills.

"We're embarking on our second year working with Michigan students who need a different academic option and more individual support," said Marcus Moore, Head of School at Insight School of Michigan. "Our teachers and staff are energized after the success of our first year, and we're proud of the nurturing school community we're building together."

To inspire students to work hard and succeed, ISMI combines engaging web-based lessons, live online learning sessions and support from experienced teachers and counselors. ISMI teachers provide instruction and guidance, regularly interacting with students and parents via email, web-based classrooms, online discussions and phone. The online curriculum is bolstered by a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program, as well as a Family Support Team to help students achieve success both academically and personally.

More information on the school and how to apply can be found online here: InsightMI.net http://mi.insightschools.net/.

About Insight School of Michigan
Insight School of Michigan (ISMI) is a tuition-free online public charter school authorized by Central Michigan University that serves students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Michigan public school system, ISMI is tuition-free, giving parents and families the choice to access the award-winning curriculum and tools provided by K¹² Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs. For more information about ISMI, visit InsightMI.net.

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