Online School Launches Innovative Free and Reduced Lunch Program for At-Home Public-School Students in Colorado
June 08 2023 - 11:15AM
Business Wire
Destinations Career Academy of Colorado (CODCA), a tuition-free
online public school serving students statewide in grades 4-12, is
announcing a new initiative to support students-in-need. Beginning
in the 2023-2024 school year, CODCA will offer a Free and Reduced
Lunch Program to all eligible students, ensuring access to
nutritious meals even while learning from home.
In what may be the first-ever online school implementing such a
program with funds provided by Stride, Inc., CODCA is recognizing
the importance of adequate nutrition for academic success. Taking
proactive measures to address the challenges faced by students and
families in an online learning environment, the program will
provide a daily stipend per student to eligible families, helping
them cover the costs of daily meals.
"No child should go hungry, period," said Teri Cady, Executive
Director at CODCA. "We are committed to ensuring that all our
students have access to nutritious meals regardless of their
financial circumstances. It is one more way we are proud to enhance
their overall educational experience and set them up for long-term
success."
To qualify for the program, families must meet attendance
requirements and ensure students are actively engaged in their
online learning. The stipend will be distributed directly to
parents via a digitally emailed grocery gift card to empower them
to make the best choices in purchasing quality food for their
children.
Students enroll in online school for many reasons—including
those who may have fallen academically off track or are looking to
get a head start on future careers. In addition to a traditional
curriculum, CODCA students can participate in the school’s career
and college prep program and enroll in classes that will introduce
them to potential careers in agriculture, business, IT, health and
human services, and STEM fields. Eligible students can earn college
credits while still in high school, gaining a head start on higher
education and potentially saving thousands of dollars in college
tuition costs.
Enrollment at CODCA is now open for the 2023-2024 school year.
For more information and enrollment support, please visit
codca.k12.com or call 800-705-1528.
About Destinations Career Academy of Colorado
Destinations Career Academy of Colorado (CODCA) is an
accredited, full-time public-school program of the Julesburg School
District that serves Colorado students in grades 4-12. As part of
the Colorado public school system, CODCA is tuition-free, and gives
parents and families the choice to access the curriculum provided
by provided by Stride K12. The nation’s leading provider of
online and blended education programs, Stride (NYSE: LRN) offers
learners of all ages a more effective way to learn and build their
skills for the future. For more information about CODCA, visit
codca.k12.com.
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