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 Arbor Academy Home Independent Study Program
Arbor
Academy is a proactive community of caring parents and educators, dedicated to
student academic success and alternative choices in education.
We recognize the value of home
study and the freedom it affords families. Our mission at Arbor Academy is
to offer Independent Study families the opportunity to give their child the most
positive educational experience possible.
Arbor Academy offers students the opportunity to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.
www.arboracademy.com
Learn More about Arbor Academy Offerings
Curriculum Purchase
College Board Approved Advanced Placement
Online Courses
Nationally Accredited Online Comprehensive
Courses
Arbor Academy
Online Bookstore for Textbooks and More
Beyond Books Access for Grades 6-8 as a basic part Enrollment
National School Enrollment
Includes online curriculum for
grades 6-12
California School Enrollment
A special program which makes
the most of California's Educational Guidelines
Complete Online Bookstore
A
simple course and text selection resource for everyone even if you are not
enrolled with Arbor Academy
Arbor Academy's concept of Independent Study, originating
from the philosophical base of experienced homeschoolers along with the
practical knowledge of qualified educators, is adaptable and strives to
encompass our families' many needs. We value and embrace child led education
with parental oversight and school support. Varying levels of input and design
overview, allow for a very comfortable fit for most families as they undertake
the gratifying task of Independent Study with their children.
Common Reasons Families Cite For Choosing Independent Study
Children
struggling in school can flourish as Independent Study students
Learning in a
stress-free environment
Flexible learning schedule
Home study builds strong
families
Home study
children learn at their individual pace
Varying learning styles are
more easily accommodated
Home study students have
more time to focus on personal goals
Home study
students are socialized in a natural manner, adopting family values over
peer values
Adaptable to
traveling families
Arbor Academy Overview
Arbor Academy is here to assist the family in many areas so
the home educator can focus time and energy on the child. We will assist you in
helping your child meet recognized standards, whether they are California
Standards, or National Standards. To allow the parent to verify and report
student learning, Arbor Academy has designed and furnishes simple reporting
frameworks for the parent teacher. In addition, all graduating seniors will
leave Arbor Academy with a standardized and clearly formatted transcript
outlining the student's formal work as reported to Arbor Academy and additional
information from online curriculum when available.
Online
Curriculum Options:
Complete Online
Program
Full Complement of
Classes
Advanced Placement Test
Preparation
Remedial Skill Improvement
Overall Skill Enrichment
Arbor Academy offers Nationally Accredited & College Board Approved Apex
Learning Academic Curriculum
The Apex Learningï Academic
Curriculum provides standards-based courses in math, science, English, social
studies, world languages, electives, and Advanced Placement* for grades 6
through 12. With the Apex Learning Academic Curriculum, schools are able to take
advantage of a range of online learning approaches to address critical education
challenges and raise achievement for all students -- from those who are not
succeeding in traditional programs to students capable of accelerating their
learning.
Online learning is the
perfect choice for families who are seeking:
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Curriculum that
is Nationally Accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools
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An alternative
to traditional public/private schooling
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A curriculum
package only available through registered professionally managed schools
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A complete,
online curriculum package that is available 24 hours/7 days per week
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Accessibility
wherever there is Internet availability
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A comprehensive
curriculum that takes the "guesswork" out of assembling materials piecemeal
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Arbor-Apex
Support Staff to answer questions or reset activities
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Structured
sequence and scope that meet or exceed national standards
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Student
independence with minimal parental oversight
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A self-paced
and interactive learning environment
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Diagnostics and
assessments as vital components of the programs
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Information
presented in manageable increments
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Multi-media
rich content that keeps student motivation high
Arbor Academy California Program:
Nationally Accredited Online Curriculum Available
Complete Online
Bookstore
Customized Curriculum Counseling Options
Grade by Grade Course of Study Outlines
Learning Style Assessment
Initial Credentialed Teacher Contact
Support of Your Child's Learning Style
Mandatory California State Record-Keeping
Local & Online Support Groups
Progress Reports/Report Cards Furnished
High School Diploma Options
Teacher/Student ID Cards
SiteSchoolTM
ArborLinks TM
Interaction with Local School Districts
Record Maintenance
Community Service Liaison/HS Credit
Concurrent High School/College Enrollment
Resource Sourcing Assistance
Testing Advice & Scheduling Assistance
 Californian
Arbor Academy families tell us that they appreciate our policy of family
self-determination; where the parent and student may gather materials from many
different resources to assemble a curriculum uniquely suited to their desired
course of study. This possibility allows California families the opportunity to
offer customized curriculum selections, based upon your child's assessments,
current grade level, learning style, and educational objectives. Our program
accepts all grade levels so you may begin with and graduate your student with
us.
All California Arbor Academy families with students in
grade 6-12 are furnished select accredited online curriculum options, may add
materials from our online bookstore and if they desire supplement curriculum
independently. Our online curriculum option is especially useful for student
actors or athletes who can take their work with them anywhere they have an
internet connection.
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Arbor Academy also features an Online
Bookstore.
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Practical and convenient:
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Featuring a complete complement of
books for grades K-12
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All core subject areas, including
honors and remedial
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Dozens of elective course materials
We have more information on educational resources as well
at our site:
Educational Materials
Online offerings are accredited by
NAAS.
Arbor Academy National Program - Grades 6-12 Only:
Nationally Accredited Online
Curriculum Included
Initial Credentialed Teacher
Contact
Progress Reports/Report Cards
Furnished
California High School Diploma
Available
SiteSchoolTM
ArborLinks TM
Cum Record Maintenance
Community Service Liaison/HS
Credit
Concurrent High School/College
Enrollment
Resource Sourcing Assistance
Testing Advice & Scheduling
Assistance
Arbor
Academy National School offers support
and guidance from a private school and includes with each enrollment our highly
regarded online curriculum with optional teacher support services available. For
enrolled families, the Arbor Academy School Division grants California high
school diplomas to those students who successfully complete our program. Arbor
Academy is a registered private school in the State of California. It is
important to note that it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to
comply with any applicable laws of the student's state of residence. An Arbor
advisor will be happy to assists you to understand and manage your obligations
to your state if you need assistance.
Arbor
Academy Principles of Belief
- All children
are innately qualified with unique abilities and the drive and abilities to
learn
- Parental
oversight and support is of the utmost importance within the independent
study model and is the critical component to unlock true student success
- Each student
is valued as an individual with unique intellectual, physical, social, and
emotional needs
- Student
learning is the chief priority of Arbor Academy
- Teachers,
staff, administrators, parents, students, and community all play a role in
the student's educational success
- Students
learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of
instructional approaches to support their learning
- Assessments
of student learning should provide students with a variety of opportunities
to demonstrate their achievement
- The
commitment to continual improvement is imperative if we are to enable
students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners
Getting Started with Arbor
Academy
Arbor Academy offers year round enrollment and we accept
mid term transfers. Starting with Arbor Academy is a simple process.
New Independent Study families will speak with an
enrollment advisor prior to enrolling with Arbor Academy, or families may opt to
complete the initial online enrollment independently.
We can offer a great deal of oversight and support if you
need it, or give support just when you request it.
We are ready to help with ongoing free supplemental
web-based curriculum starters and phone or email support. With responsive and
caring support services, Arbor Academy families get to experience the true
freedoms and joys of Independent Study their children.
After your child's initial enrollment has been processed
and as your enrollment materials are being prepared, an Arbor Academy
credentialed teacher will be assigned to your family. This very special included
service will give you access to a credentialed teacher who will assess your
needs, and assist you in figuring out what will best work for you and your
child. During your initial Arbor Academy teacher consultation, a credentialed
teacher will ask about your child's prior schooling history, any strengths or
weaknesses, skill levels, interests, learning styles, special needs, future
goals, and special schedule considerations (especially important for actors and
athletes).
Excellent
Teacher Services
As outlined, all Arbor Academy school-enrolled families
will receive an initial credentialed teacher contact. This included service
provides our families a seasoned professional teacher to offer them guidance and
support. Additionally, all Arbor families are afforded the opportunity for
continuing teacher support ranging from online, mail,
and telephone services to private tutoring by a credentialed teacher (depending
upon the geographical area and teacher availability).
College Counseling Services
-Available at additional cost.
Arbor Academy Learning Style
All Arbor students will have available one of our highly
lauded Learning Style Assessments. This will serve to assist you and us in the
important choice of your student's curriculum and learning activities. Your
student may also take additional formal assessments that will offer further
guidance in making the right choices for your child. Arbor Academy also offers
our trademarked SiteSchool and ArborLinks online newsletters.
Curriculum Choices
Arbor Academy Online Bookstore
Broken down into course
categories these excellent texts will provide the independent homeschooler with
numerous options for self selection and overview;
available to everyone whether
you select to enroll with Arbor Academy or not.
NAAS Accredited and College Board Certified Courses
Apex
Learningï AP Courses
Starting with the 2007-2008 school
year, for a course to be authorized to use the AP* designation it must have been
approved via the College Board AP course audit. Apex Learning submitted all 14
of our online AP courses to the course audit. We are pleased to announce that
all 14 courses have been approved to use the AP designation. This includes
approval for our AP science courses (AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics)
with the existing virtual labs for the 2007-2008 academic year.
Authorization
The authorization of a
course is an official recognition by the College Board that the course meets or
exceeds the expectations colleges and universities have for the AP subject. The
syllabus is reviewed by experienced college and university faculty, who have
confirmed that it outlines how the course provides a college-level learning
opportunity to students. This authorization grants a school permission to use
the "AP" designation on students' transcripts in association with the authorized
course. In addition, the course will appear in a publicly available,
Internet-based ledger to be published in November 2007.
Virtual
Labs
The College Board has recently
established new guidelines for virtual labs that must be satisfied to continue
to use the AP designation starting with the 2008-2009 school year. Apex Learning
has already initiated development of new virtual labs meeting those requirements
to submit to the College Board to receive authorization for the 2008-2009 school
year.
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AP is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board.
 Arbor
Academy Students
Actors and Actresses; Athletes; Gifted Students, Students
Underserved within Traditional School Settings:
Arbor Academy is proud to include a broad range of students
on our roster, including some well known young actors and athletes.
We are very proud to serve those families who must travel
due to work obligations, military families, and international students,
including several diplomatic families.
Serving working actors, competitive athletes, gifted
students, students with special needs, along with the 'average kid' simply
better suited to home Independent Study has shown us what a difference freedom
and choice can make for these children and their families.
While our students come from a broad community of learners,
it seems that even more options exist in how Arbor Academy students pursue their
educational goals. Arbor Academy student families encompass a wide range of
learning styles, interests, and skill levels.
Arbor Academy High School Diploma Options
Arbor Academy High School families needed to
have a clear, structured High School Program offering two types of diplomas:
General and Academic (for the college-bound student). By offering options
for pursuing graduation goals, including assisting families with possible
accelerated graduation for excellent students, standardized testing schedules,
CHSPE assistance and college planning, we help you take the guesswork out of the
often-confusing High School experience.
California students are not required to take the CHSEE in
order to prepare for graduation, but all students are able to and encouraged to
take the SAT, ACT and Advanced Placement tests as they prepare for them in their
studies. Community college credits are accepted program wide.
Additional Educational Goals and Needs
Many Arbor Academy High School students choose to
participate in Concurrent College Enrollment. This
gives the high schooler experience in the college arena, and helps pave the way
for the future. We accept these credits as completed credits towards graduation
and increasingly our students taking advantage of this important option have
gone on to prestigious four year colleges as transfer students. We offer
in-depth college planning guidance on a personal consultation basis.
Arbor Academy also acts as a
Community Service Liaison. In addition, we serve as a liaison between active
Southern California Independent Study support groups, and we can help find a
local support group near your community.
Arbor Academy is happy
to offer in conjunction with affiliated support groups, local field trips to
those in the Southern California area.
Arbor Academy is prepared to help guide you and your
student in the right direction. We are ready to support your decisions for
your child's education and offer guidance when, and if, you find it necessary,
while offering custom private school services.
 Arbor
Academy is dedicated to alternative choices in education and each student's
academic success.
Contact us today to discuss
how we can help you begin your independent study journey with Arbor Academy:
Email us at:
Arbor Academy
or Call:
(805) 624-6667
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