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The ''Georgia Cyber Academy'' ('''GCA''') is a full-time, tuition-free online | The ''Georgia Cyber Academy'' ('''GCA''') is a full-time, tuition-free online [[charter school]] for students in grades K-10, located in the [[US]] state of [[Georgia (US state)]]. It is proclaimed to be one of the fastest-growing public schools in the state (though enrollment figures are not readily available). | ||
GCA is partnered with the private [[K12 Inc]] | GCA is partnered with the private [[K12 Inc]] for provide content/curricula. The high school programme is a combination of self-paced work and scheduled lessons and activities. Students will spend no more than 20-25% of their time on the computer in the early grades, and more at higher levels. | ||
The Georgia Cyber Academy | The Georgia Cyber Academy web site is at http://www.k12.com/gca | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:57, 25 January 2013
The Georgia Cyber Academy (GCA) is a full-time, tuition-free online charter school for students in grades K-10, located in the US state of Georgia (US state). It is proclaimed to be one of the fastest-growing public schools in the state (though enrollment figures are not readily available).
GCA is partnered with the private K12 Inc for provide content/curricula. The high school programme is a combination of self-paced work and scheduled lessons and activities. Students will spend no more than 20-25% of their time on the computer in the early grades, and more at higher levels.
The Georgia Cyber Academy web site is at http://www.k12.com/gca
More Details
Throughout the year, students are invited to participate in school outings, field trips etc.
References
- "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
- Georgia Cyber Academy web site, http://www.k12.com/gca
- "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/