Pikes Peak Online School Opens for Fall 2015

-- Tuition-free online public school offers an alternative option for students struggling academically --

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May 20, 2015, 04:56 ET

WESTMINSTER, Colo., May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pikes Peak Online School (PPOS), a tuition-free online public school for Colorado students statewide in grades 9 through 12, has been approved to enroll students for the 2015-2016 school year. Authorized by the Colorado Digital Board of Cooperative Education Services (CD BOCES), PPOS is an education option focused on helping students who are struggling academically. With a unique and highly supportive approach, PPOS will work with students and their families to help them overcome obstacles, including learning or behavioral issues, bullying, or a lack of effective alternatives.

"Our board is extremely excited to launch this new online public school," said Kim McClelland, Executive Director of Colorado Digital BOCES. "The engaging curriculum, exceptional social support services and dedicated teaching staff are a winning combination and we look forward to making our school a success for students across Colorado."

PPOS offers students an individualized education tailored to each child's specific needs. Multiple versions of courses are available to help assure that each student is taught at the right level. Credit recovery courses are available for students who need to catch up in a subject, as well as highly targeted remediation sessions to build specific skills.

"Showing students you care and believe in them helps create a positive, nurturing relationship that is the basis for helping these students focus on their academic success," said Amy Valentine, Executive Director at Pikes Peak Online School. "We start with high quality instruction supported by programs like our Why Try curriculum, which is a research-based approach to secondary education that decreases counter-productive behaviors and improves social skills."

To inspire students to work hard and succeed, the curriculum used by PPOS combines engaging web-based lessons, live online learning sessions and support from experienced teachers and counselors. The online curriculum is bolstered by the Why Try social and emotional learning program, as well as a Family Support Team to help students achieve success both academically and personally.

PPOS teachers provide instruction, guidance and support, and regularly interact with students and parents via email, web-based classrooms, online discussions and phone. Teachers also organize field trips and school activities to give students the opportunity to participate in events that help bring the school community together.

Enrollment is now open for Fall 2015. To help parents and children learn more about the program, PPOS will host community information sessions, as well as several online information sessions, throughout the summer. Interested families are encouraged to visit the school's website for details on these upcoming events, as well as more about PPOS and how to enroll.

About Pikes Peak Online School
Pikes Peak Online School (PPOS) is a tuition-free online public charter school authorized by the Colorado Digital Board of Cooperative Education Services (CD BOCES) and serves students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Colorado public school system, PPOS 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 PPOS, visit ppos.k12.com

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