Introducing Carolus Online Academy: Empowering South Carolina Students to Achieve Their Goals Through Proven College and Career Readiness
July 25 2023 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
South Carolina’s newest online school provides
students a dynamic learning environment that explores college and
career interests through a tailored and engaging experience.
Carolus Online Academy (COA), a virtual charter school committed
to providing students across South Carolina with opportunities for
college and career readiness, is now welcoming families to apply
for the 2023-2024 school year. Initially enrolling students in
kindergarten to eighth grade, the tuition-free, online public
school will expand to include grades K through 12 for the 2024-2025
academic year.
With a combination of engaging curriculum, caring teachers, and
innovative career exploration opportunities, COA is proud to offer
a new environment for South Carolina students that embraces the
idea of career preparation as early as elementary school. The
school’s opening comes as the state celebrates major economic
development, projects huge job growth over the next 10 years, and
continues to make numerous investments in preparing future
generations to excel in South Carolina’s workforce. Carolus is
following a growing education approach that provides students a
better understanding of what they want to do after high school and
what it will take to get there.
“At Carolus Online Academy, we believe that every student
deserves the opportunity to access a transformative education that
prepares them for their future,” says John Pallasch, Carolus Online
Academy Board Chair. “The groundwork for our children’s future
begins as early as kindergarten – ultimately setting students on a
clear path for success with endeavors such as employment,
enrollment, or enlistment.”
Driven by an award-winning curriculum and a renowned online
learning platform powered by K12, Carolus offers students a
personalized learning experience, dedicated teachers, highly
interactive programs, and opportunities to build community through
social events, clubs, and extracurricular activities.
To promote personalized learning, COA instructors are South
Carolina-certified teachers and counselors who partner with
families to provide support tailored to each student’s individual
needs, abilities, and interests. Teachers perform ongoing data
evaluation to identify students who are mastering the curriculum or
those who may need additional support, plus the live, virtual class
sessions provide real-time feedback and engagement.
Starting as early as kindergarten, COA students will participate
in teacher-guided career learning, virtual and in-person field
trips, and sessions with guest speakers. Middle school students
will take a career exploration course – an unparalleled opportunity
to learn more about 15+ industries that align with the largest
workforce needs in South Carolina like Hospitality, Health and
Human Services, and Business Marketing. This course will also equip
students with necessary skills including time management,
communication, and collaboration.
"Our schools - both traditional and alternative pathways – play
a vital role in shaping the future of South Carolina’s workforce.
By providing career readiness programs to our young students,
schools like Carolus Online Academy equip our students with the
necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in South Carolina's
growing and ever-evolving job market," says Representative Terry
Alexander, South Carolina House District 59. "Embracing innovation
and adaptability in education is essential to ensuring our
students' success and fostering a strong, competitive workforce
here in the Palmetto State."
Carolus Online Academy was approved by the South Carolina Public
Charter School District. Its curriculum is provided by K12, a
leader in online education for more than 20 years. For more
information on COA, enrollment, or for any questions, please visit
https://coa.k12.com/.
About Carolus Online Academy:
Established in 2023, Carolus Online Academy (COA) is a
tuition-free online public school. COA empowers South Carolina
students through its college and career prep program, personalized
learning focus, passionate teachers, social events,
extracurriculars, and a highly interactive curriculum. COA has
access to the curriculum and tools provided by K12, a Stride
Company. Stride offers learners of all ages a more effective way to
learn and build skills for their future. For more information about
COA, visit https://coa.k12.com/
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