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An Alternative Learning Experience
An Alternative Learning Experience
The Lake Chelan Online Academy is an Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) created to provide a learning alternative for students who prefer an option that includes independent learning outside of the typical classroom experience.
For students and families enrolled in the program, use the link above to access the learning platform.
A parent/guardian for any student in grades K-12 wishing to enroll in the Lake Chelan Online Academy must complete the Program Enrollment Form. Students from out-of-district must first complete a Choice Transfer request. Please contact Georgia Mashayekh (mashayekhg@chelanschools.org) if you need assistance with this. Please note that our state online program approval from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) allows for a maximum of 10% of out-of-district students to be enrolled in the program.
Who To Contact:
K-8 Enrollment and Administrative Services:
K. C. Knudson (knudsonk@chelanschools.org)
(509) 888-5783
9-12 Enrollment and Administrative Services
Frank Phelps (phelpsf@chelanschools.org)
(509) 682-4061
Instructional Support Services:
Contact your individual teacher via the Accelerate Education platform.
Technology Device Support:
Frank Phelps (pagee@chelanschools.org)
Educational Software Issues:
https://support.accelerate.education/home/
(866) 705-5575
Our Program Model
Our Program Model
Our program for students in grades K-8 uses the Accelerate Education online platform as well as their Washington State certified teachers . As a result, program enrollment is based on a first-come, first-served basis according to the seats available. Our program for students in 9-12 uses several providers, including Apex Learning, Acellus, and BYU high school courses.
For course enrollment in the 9-12 program, please contact Frank Phelps (phelpsf@chelanschools.org) directly at Lake Chelan High School.
A student must be able to commit to 18-week courses in order to attend. A full-time student is required to spend at least 27.75 hours weekly engaged in learning activities. The Lake Chelan Online Academy has specific enrollment deadlines that must be followed so that students can complete their courses.
Fall Enrollment Deadline: August 27, 2021
Spring Enrollment Deadline: December 27, 2021
To earn credit a student must complete a course with a passing grade. Partial credit is not an option. This model is not designed for credit recovery. Students behind in credits should speak to a counselor at a traditional school that has more options for credit retrieval.
When deciding if the Lake Chelan Online Academy is a good fit, consider that online learning shifts much of the responsibility of learning to the student. To be successful, students must have the following skills and abilities:
Time-management skills are necessary to handle the responsibility of self-pacing.
Self-motivation skills are required to remain on track and engaged without constant guidance from a teacher.
Self-reflection skills enable students to understand why they are falling behind. (Am I not spending enough time on the content, or do I not understand what is being taught?).
Students must have the ability and willingness to learn independently since students may have little occasion to interact with peers.
Strong reading and writing skills are needed to comprehend content, synthesize information, follow directions, and more.
Students must recognize learning strategies that support success (note taking, self-questioning, etc.).
Effective communication skills are necessary for communicating with teachers to ask questions, receive support, and stay on pace.
Basic technical skills are required to navigate the course, web links, and additional content and learning tools.
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