Online Academy
(Serving Grades K-12)
Why Online Academy?
Highlights of the program:
Check out our course offerings HERE
Student and Parent ProfileOnline Academy is an independent study program that is 100% virtual. It was designed specifically to complement the home schooling experience for students K-12. The program offers a great deal of flexibility for students and families in faith-based communities, who desire a non-traditional learning experience, who are navigating medical/health challenges, who travel extensively, etc. We provide an exceptional opportunity for students to earn a high school diploma from an accredited school, authorized by the State of California, and that is staffed by highly qualified CA credentialed teachers.
We have found the following profiles illustrate the characteristics needed for student success:
Online Academy student profile:
1. Demonstrated ability to do school work independently
2. Family support and accountability
3. Able to meet deadlines, take responsibility for learning
4. Comfortable meeting Online Academy teachers virtually
Online Academy parent profile:
1. Ensure an environment conducive for learning
2. Supportive of student's learning by checking in often
3. Encourage student to meet deadlines, take responsibility for their learning
4. Collaborate with Online Academy teachers
More about what you can expect:
Who We Are
School Leadership
As the Online Academy Principal, Adam Napoleon is the administrator in charge of the school’s Online Academy program. Adam has a strong instructional technology background as well as being the principal of Piner-Olivet’s Homestudy Program and principal of Northwest Prep’s Project Based Learning school. He was a teacher at Northwest Prep Charter School for 13 years before becoming principal in 2019.
Academy Teachers
As Online Academy Principal, Adam Napoleon collaborates with a team of highly qualified credentialed teachers who have been trained in online instruction to provide a unique online learning experience. Online Academy teachers:
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Student Eligibility
Secondary Student Eligibility: Only students who have maintained a 2.0 GPA and have had no failing grades the year before entry may apply to be a full-time virtual student. Parental permission is also needed. Once in the program students must maintain a 2.0 GPA, must have no failing semester grades, and complete all courses within the time frame provided under the course length described below. If a student fails to meet these requirements they will be on probation for one semester. IF the student comes back into compliance they may continue in the program and will no longer be on probation. If a student does not come back into compliance they shall be removed from the full time program and be placed back in their home school. Guidance and parental approval required.
Elementary Students Eligibility: Only students who have had no failing grades from the year before may apply to be a full-time virtual student. To remain in the program, students need to pass all courses for the year and complete all courses within the time frame provided under the course length described below. If a student fails to meet these requirements they will be on probation for one semester. IF the student comes back into compliance they may continue in the program and will no longer be on probation. If a student does not come back into compliance they shall be removed from the full time program and be placed back in their home school or a Piner-Olivet Union School District site based school.
Home School Students from year before: All Home School students will be automatically accepted in the program as a full-time student. After starting the program these students will follow the same rules for continuing eligibility as all other students for their grade level.
Begin the enrollment process by filling out our Online Academy application and returning it to anapoleon@pousd.org
We also ask that you submit the following documents to anapoleon@pousd.org:
Enrollment Process
The process for enrolling a student is as follows:
Highlights of the program:
- Earn your high school diploma at times and locations most convenient for you
- Graduate and receive a diploma from Northwest Prep Charter School, a WASC certified, CA tuition-free, public-dependent charter school in the Piner-Olivet Union School District
- Numerous Honors/Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings
- Engaging, flexible coursework with interactive, media-rich content
- Personalized support from highly trained, CA certified online teachers
- Extensive library of over 400 standards-aligned courses
- Over 200 UC/CSU approved courses – numerous CTE and Elective course offerings
- Serving students in the counties of Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Lake, and Mendocino
Check out our course offerings HERE
Student and Parent ProfileOnline Academy is an independent study program that is 100% virtual. It was designed specifically to complement the home schooling experience for students K-12. The program offers a great deal of flexibility for students and families in faith-based communities, who desire a non-traditional learning experience, who are navigating medical/health challenges, who travel extensively, etc. We provide an exceptional opportunity for students to earn a high school diploma from an accredited school, authorized by the State of California, and that is staffed by highly qualified CA credentialed teachers.
We have found the following profiles illustrate the characteristics needed for student success:
Online Academy student profile:
1. Demonstrated ability to do school work independently
2. Family support and accountability
3. Able to meet deadlines, take responsibility for learning
4. Comfortable meeting Online Academy teachers virtually
Online Academy parent profile:
1. Ensure an environment conducive for learning
2. Supportive of student's learning by checking in often
3. Encourage student to meet deadlines, take responsibility for their learning
4. Collaborate with Online Academy teachers
More about what you can expect:
- Highly-qualified, state-certified teachers: Students are taught by California certified teachers who provide continuous progress monitoring and personalized learning. Our online teachers help students understand class material and stay on track to achieve their academic goals. Our teachers communicate regularly with learners through internal email and use the secure, web-based system to manage student grades, assignments, and tests.
- Flexible program options: The Online Academy program can be customized to meet the needs of different types of learners, from those who seek to accelerate to those recovering credits. We provides students with the flexibility to complete coursework at times and locations most convenient for them.
- Accreditation: Online Academy adheres to high-quality standards based on the latest research and successful professional practices. We are accredited by AdvancED. This accreditation allows us the unique ability to offer high school credits and diplomas recognized by schools and colleges across the U.S. and around the world.
- Engaging curriculum: OnlineAcademy incorporates an engaging, age appropriate learning experience that emphasizes real-world applications. Learners are actively engaged and frequently interact with the content. Our active learning approach enables students to apply what they have learned, practice, and check their understanding.
- Personalized learning opportunities that diversify instruction: Flexible coursework with interactive, media-rich content, activities, and learning tools. Our flexible, prescriptive learning options provide each learner with a unique learning path to meet his or her individual needs.
- Collaboration: Students have opportunities to collaborate with each other, their teachers, and potentially for certain courses (U.S. History and Government) with their peers in the United States.
Who We Are
School Leadership
As the Online Academy Principal, Adam Napoleon is the administrator in charge of the school’s Online Academy program. Adam has a strong instructional technology background as well as being the principal of Piner-Olivet’s Homestudy Program and principal of Northwest Prep’s Project Based Learning school. He was a teacher at Northwest Prep Charter School for 13 years before becoming principal in 2019.
Academy Teachers
As Online Academy Principal, Adam Napoleon collaborates with a team of highly qualified credentialed teachers who have been trained in online instruction to provide a unique online learning experience. Online Academy teachers:
- Respond to student needs via phone calls, text messages, emails or other forms of communications to provide direct instruction and any additional clarification
- Respond to all emails, messages, and text messages from the students, parents, or site coordinators
- Grade student work by providing feedback and encouragement
- Monitor students’ progress and success
- Prepare weekly progress report data which includes current grade, end date reminders, recommendations concerning student pace, progress, performance, and remediation as needed
- Provide newly enrolled students an overview of help resources
- Contact students that haven’t logged into program recently (typically five to seven days or more)
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Student Eligibility
Secondary Student Eligibility: Only students who have maintained a 2.0 GPA and have had no failing grades the year before entry may apply to be a full-time virtual student. Parental permission is also needed. Once in the program students must maintain a 2.0 GPA, must have no failing semester grades, and complete all courses within the time frame provided under the course length described below. If a student fails to meet these requirements they will be on probation for one semester. IF the student comes back into compliance they may continue in the program and will no longer be on probation. If a student does not come back into compliance they shall be removed from the full time program and be placed back in their home school. Guidance and parental approval required.
Elementary Students Eligibility: Only students who have had no failing grades from the year before may apply to be a full-time virtual student. To remain in the program, students need to pass all courses for the year and complete all courses within the time frame provided under the course length described below. If a student fails to meet these requirements they will be on probation for one semester. IF the student comes back into compliance they may continue in the program and will no longer be on probation. If a student does not come back into compliance they shall be removed from the full time program and be placed back in their home school or a Piner-Olivet Union School District site based school.
Home School Students from year before: All Home School students will be automatically accepted in the program as a full-time student. After starting the program these students will follow the same rules for continuing eligibility as all other students for their grade level.
Begin the enrollment process by filling out our Online Academy application and returning it to anapoleon@pousd.org
We also ask that you submit the following documents to anapoleon@pousd.org:
- Transcript/academic history
- A copy of the student's most recent IEP or 504 (if applicable)
- Expulsion documents (if applicable)
Enrollment Process
The process for enrolling a student is as follows:
- Complete the online application and submit the attached documents (see above) for the Online Academy Program
- Schedule a meeting with Adam Napoleon (anapoleon@pousd.org), Principal of Online Academy, to discuss the program, review credit history, and determine appropriateness of the program in meeting student needs and progress toward graduation
- Online Academy staff will then schedule an intake meeting with the student and parent/guardian, sign a Master Agreement/Student Code of Conduct Contract, and give access to Edmentum. A weekly meeting date and time will be established and agreed upon by the Online Academy Teacher, student and parent/guardian.
