Academy Online is an online high school program offered by School District 20 that serves students in grades 9-12. It offers accredited courses taught by highly qualified Colorado-licensed teachers in subjects such as math, science, English, history and electives. Students can earn a District 20 high school diploma and courses are NCAA approved. The presentation recommends students allocate 70 minutes per class daily, communicate regularly with teachers, and not fall behind on work. Interested students can register on the Academy Online website.

1. Academy Online
Rick Tanski, Principal
www.asd20.org/aohs
719.234.1670
rick.tanski@asd20.org

2. Students Served
12-13
School Year
11-12
School Year
10-11
School Year
09-10
School Year

3. Why Academy
Online?

4. Powered by
Accredited with Distinction by the
Colorado Department of Education

6. Colorado-Licensed
Highly Qualified
D20 Teachers

7. NCAA Approved Courses
http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/

8. Earn a D20 High
School Diploma

9. Fabulous
Teacher &
Counselor
Connections
& Support

10. High Quality,
Engaging Courses

11. ACT/SAT Math Review
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra 2
Functions, Statistics, & Trig
Pre-Calculus
Possible 13-14 courses
based on demand

12. World Literature & Composition
American Literature & Composition
British Literature & Composition
College Prep Composition
Creative Writing
Possible 13-14 courses
based on demand

13. Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Astronomy
Possible 13-14 courses
based on demand

14. World History
Civics & Law
Colorado History
US History
Psychology
Sociology
Possible 13-14 courses
based on demand

15. Total Fitness
Health & Wellness
Fitness Hiking and Walking
Weights and Fitness 1
Possible 13-14 courses
based on demand

16. Career Education
Personal Finance
Possible 13-14 courses
based on demand

17. Computer Graphic Design
Digital Photography 1 & 2
Web Design
Spanish 1
Spanish 2
Spanish 3
Possible 13-14 courses
based on demand

18. Lessons Learned &
Recommendations

19. Time Allocation
Plan for 70 minutes per class, per day

20. Self-Discipline
& Motivation
Academy Online classes are not self-paced.

21. Proactive
Communication
Check email and courses regularly.

22. Stay On Track
Making up work online can be very overwhelming.

23. Advice from AOHS Students
Keep up with
your work/don’t
get behind.
Log in/check email
often/everyday.
Communicate with your teacher

24. Not Credit
Recovery
Students needing credit recovery may be able to
do so through another district program in
conjunction with Academy Online.

25. Expect to Interact
Students interact with
teachers, other students, and
the content of the course.

26. Part or Full Time
Participation in 5 online courses = full-time
status, if not enrolled in 4 courses also in-building.

27. How do I find
out about
important things
at Academy
Online?
The AOHS web page
www.asd20.org/aohs

28. How do I find
out about
important things
at Academy
Online?
The AOHS
Announcements page
www.asd20.org/aohs/
announce

29. How do I find
out about
important things
at Academy
Online?
The Academy Online
Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/
AcademyOnlineHS

30. How do I find
out about
important things
at Academy
Online?
The Academy Online
Twitter Page
twitter.com/
AcademyOnlineHS

31. Next Steps &
Fall 2013
www.asd20.org/aohs/info
-Tell us you’re interested by completing
the interest information form
-In-district: register for in-building classes
-Out of district: register with D20 at
www.asd20.org/enroll
-Application information available April 2013

32. www.asd20.org/aohs/info

33. Questions
Call 234-1670

34. Still want more?
View selected units from our
courses
www.asd20.org/aohs
Username: DemoStu001
Password: RockinOnline!

35. Thanks for attending tonight!
Academy Online High School
www.asd20.org/aohs
Twitter: @AcademyOnlineHS
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AcademyOnlineHS
719-234-1670