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Academics

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Blue Ridge Academy prides itself on the proficiency‐based learning model being implemented through instructional options. The Charter School provides a variety of instructional options for students to have a truly personalized education, which include:

  • Approved Online courses and curriculum (Grades TK-12)
  • Approved Textbook curriculum (Grades TK-12)
  • Approved In-person vendor courses, classes, projects, and activities (Grades TK-12)

The approved online courses, curriculum, and assessments give students a choice and flexibility as well as structured support through 100% web-based curriculum, such as Bridgeway, Edmentum, and Odysseyware. The online platforms combine direct-instruction content, rigorous assignments, assessments, and progress tracking tools to ensure students achieve subject-area mastery. Approved textbook curriculum options utilize a conventional textbook, such as McGraw-Hill, in which course readings and assignments can be completed almost completely offline. Students in high school can also opt to complete their coursework in packets to efficiently interact with content with minimal distraction. Families can also develop a customizable learning option that combines both online and textbook options. Families design and create their custom learning plan with their teacher, using various combinations of online and textbook material, vendor classes, and special projects and experiences aligned with CCSS checklists to verify course completion.

Our instructional pathways employ online learning methods, rich curriculum, project-based learning, unique and specialized education opportunities, and technology-based applications in our independent study program to address the diverse needs of the student population and connect learning to student interests and learning styles.