iQ Academy Wisconsin Kicks Off Open Enrollment Period With Launch of New Student Center and Middle School
Local students can enroll tuition-free in online school through February 20
WAUKESHA, Wis., Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Wisconsin's largest online school,
iQ Academy, is kicking off the state's open enrollment period with the
announcement of a new student center set to open for the upcoming school year.
The student center will be located in the metro-Milwaukee area, providing a
physical venue for students of the online school to socialize and study.
Earlier this year, iQ Academy also announced the expansion of its curriculum
to include courses for middle school students in grades 6 - 8. These new
changes have been spurred by the success of the school's online high school
program, which has been in operation since 2004.
"The iQ Academy curriculum is focused on providing Wisconsin students a
flexible, personalized education, including small group instruction and one-
on-one interaction with state-certified teachers," said Lisa McClure, Director
of iQ Academy Wisconsin. "We are excited to build upon our successes by
expanding the program to middle school students, as well as adding a student
center to enhance the experience."
Each year, Wisconsin students have the opportunity to enroll in other
public schools outside their home district, tuition free, if they complete an
application during open enrollment. Wisconsin students can receive free
tuition at iQ Academy by submitting an open enrollment form to the School
District of Waukesha between now and the February 20th deadline. Students are
under no obligation until summer when they officially enroll. Once enrolled,
students receive a laptop computer, printer and textbooks required for their
courses. As in traditional public schools, these learning tools are provided
to students at no cost for as long as they are enrolled in iQ Academy
Wisconsin.
"iQ Academy provides a high-quality school option for Wisconsin students
in grades 6 - 12 seeking maximum flexibility," added Rick Nettesheim,
Principal of iQ Academy. "The online environment caters to a wide range of
students, including previously homeschooled students, athletes, performers and
others with busy travel or work schedules, students with special needs and
students seeking Advanced Placement courses or electives unavailable in their
local school district."
The award-winning curriculum at iQ Academy Wisconsin includes over 120
core, AP, and elective courses taught by certified Wisconsin teachers. In
addition to core courses in math, science and English, students may also
choose from a wide range of electives including five world languages, 16
Advanced Placement courses, and high-tech classes such as digital imaging, Web
design, and Java scripting.
Teachers and students of iQ Academy are hosting a series of open houses
across the state this month, allowing prospective students to ask questions
and see a demonstration of how the school operates and what a virtual
classroom looks like. A complete open house schedule is attached. For more
information about iQ Academy, please visit http://www.iqacademywi.com or call
1-866-468-6472.
ABOUT iQ ACADEMY
iQ Academy Wisconsin is an online program of the School District of
Waukesha that offers an alternative to traditional classroom-based learning: a
tuition-free virtual middle and high school that meets the needs of students
and families while setting the highest standards of academic quality. iQ
Academy Wisconsin is the only online school with over 30 years of distance
learning experience. Certified teachers provide small-group instruction and
individualized feedback, and students benefit from frequent interaction with
teachers and peers. The program serves students in grades 6-12, offering a
standards-based and challenging curriculum for both college and career-bound
students. Graduates earn a high school diploma from iQ Academy and the School
District of Waukesha that is accepted at colleges and technical schools
throughout the U.S.
