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Provost Academy Overview
Provost Academy is a tuition-free online public charter high school in Georgia offering a customized learning experience with a focus on safety and flexibility. With over 2,000 students, it supports various demographics, including low-income and special education students, and has demonstrated high proficiency rates in state assessments. It emphasizes student-centered advisement, technology use, and strong teacher-student relationships to foster academic success.
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- 1. Provost Academy (PAGA) • Tuition-free online public charter high school authorized by the State Charter Schools Commission • Customized learning experience • SACS CASI-accredited • Diploma authorized by the State Board of Education
- 2. Why choose Provost? Flexible Schedule Safety HOPE-eligible Student Portal Gateway to a new way of learning
- 3. Special Education Services English Language Learners AUXILIARY SERVICES
- 4. Testing and evaluation Provost Academy provides student academic and achievement testing through trained personnel. We have examiners located statewide to accommodate all geographic regions in which our students are located.
- 5. How does Provostwork? Technology-based Individual Graduation Plans Student-centered Advisement Georgia-certified teaching Multi-faceted communication Student Portal Tool Bar Student Portal Course Dashboard
- 6. Powerful interactive tools Tutoring, study sessions, and lectures
- 7. Day One: 134students 2012 AUGUST
- 8. 2014 AUGUST TODAY Today: 2,000+ students
- 9. Demographics Average 9thgrader: nearly 16 years old 80% low-income 60% minority 16% special education Homeless, pregnant & parenting, foster care, mental health issues, medically fragile, incarcerated, probation/parole, dropout, working, anxiety, bullying, caring for a terminally ill parent, competitive ice skater, equestrienne, musicians
- 10. October 2012 GeorgiaHigh School Writing Test (11thgrade) 92% Proficiency “It’s a fluke.”
- 11. Wellspring Living Superintendent/CEODr. Monica Henson and Board Chair Ms. Sherri Breunig at the GaDOE Human Trafficking Conference at the Carter Center in May Dr. Henson announces the PAGA – Wellspring Living partnership at the event—GaDOE launching a statewide effort to extend this work
- 12. National Guard YouthChallenge Academy Statewide partnership launched in June 2013
- 13. Department of JuvenileJustice statewide partnership Announced by Gov. Deal at the Atlanta Press Club April 30, 2013
- 14. May 2013 Endof Course Tests in 9th Grade Literature and American Literature (11th grade) 82% and 90% Proficiency (It’s not a fluke.)
- 15. GAC-Accredited With QualityJuly 2013
- 16. Technical College Systemof Georgia statewide partnership for 30+ College & Career Pathways via Dual Enrollment Since Fall 2013
- 17. September 2013 GeorgiaHigh School Writing Test (11th grade) 92% Proficiency (Still not a fluke.)
- 18. May 2014 Endof Course Tests in 9th Grade Literature and American Literature (11thgrade) 77% and 86% Proficiency THIS IS NOT A FLUKE. We produce literate students.
- 19. SACS CASI Accreditation June 2014
- 20. The benefit ofa brick and mortar structure The flexibility of a virtual environment GRADUATION ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS
- 21. Own Your Success Teaching students to finish what they start
- 22. 10 badges tosuccess In ten training units, students certify their ability to succeed in online learning Recognizing Ownership Resetting Presets Altering Outcomes Overcoming Barriers Use Destination Thinking Visioneering the Future Owner/Victim Choice Think Like an Owner Tough-minded Ownership Be Unstoppable
- 23. Relationship is thekey Positive relationships between teachers and students are among the most commonly cited variables associated with effective instruction … A weak or negative relationship will mute or even negate the benefits of even the most effective instructional strategies. Robert Marzano
- 24. It’s your turn! Ask away… QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS