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At Alpha Omega Academy, learning happens wherever your student is, whether across the room, across the country, or around the world. AOA is an accredited online distance learning school for grades K-12, with thousands of students enrolled worldwide. Bringing learning to wherever you are, AOA is dedicated to building individual achievement through personalized learning programs that foster your student’s true potential. With over 150 media-rich online courses, a committed team of qualified teachers, and complete academic support, AOA offers your student all the tools needed for academic success. At AOA, our goal is to help students’ dreams come true, while giving a solid academic foundation for post-high school options.
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Top 10 Reasons to Attend AOA • Full Accreditation through NCA CASI
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• Over 150 Bible-based Courses for K-12, including World Languages • Full-time or Part-time Enrollment • Four Award-winning Curriculum Options to Meet Needs of Diverse Learners • An Individualized Learning Plan for Every Student • High School Diploma or College Prep Tracks • Cap-and-Gown Graduation Ceremonies • National Honor Society •
Personalized Academic Support Team, including Qualified Teachers, Counselors, and Advisors Focused on Your Student’s Success
• Connections to a Global Community of Fellow AOA Students At AOA, a student’s success depends on both parents and teachers. That’s why AOA teachers partner together with parents to encourage active parental participation in student learning. AOA offers student-focused services such as academy-completed grading, online classrooms with AOA teachers, and daily telephone support. Any time is a good time to start. Take advantage of AOA’s year-long open enrollment. VISIT US at aoacademy.com CALL US at 800.682.7396
The mission of Alpha Omega Academy is to partner with parents to educate the whole child by providing an individualized, academically excellent, Biblically-based education; inspiring each student to live his or her life with distinct Christian character. Anytime. Anywhere.
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Let your student soar to new heights with flexible, personalized learning and one-on-one academic support. Benefits of Enrolling at Alpha Omega Academy: Official High School Diploma & Transcript
Full Accreditation Accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, AOA has earned the highest educational standards for excellence, which helps ? ? your student’s credits and diploma be recognized by colleges and universities.
Entering college and transferring credits are easier for AOA distance learning students with AOA’s official high school diploma and transcript services. Optional cap-and-gown graduation ceremonies are held annually.
Student Community AOA has a vibrant community of students who connect regularly in a virtual student center, online social activities, and online class sessions. Student ID cards and official mascot apparel also create a sense of pride, loyalty, unity, and belonging.
Qualified Teachers & Faculty The AOA faculty offers proven teaching excellence and one-on-one instruction. All teachers at Alpha Omega Academy have a degree or certification in the fields they ? teach.
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Since opening as a K-8 mail correspondence school in 1992, AOA has offered at-home students a quality, Bible-based distance learning education. Today, AOA serves over 2,500 students around the world, including homeschoolers, student athletes and performers, children of military personnel, and missionaries.
AOA offers Bible-based lessons that integrate Scripture and a Christian worldview throughout all subjects and grade levels. Teachers also present lessons from a biblical perspective.
Course & Enrollment Options Choose from full-time or individual course enrollment ? in over 150 courses and enjoy open enrollment, which lets you begin at any time of the year. College prep and general diploma tracks are offered.
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AOA offers two main avenues of support for your child’s academic needs. Your child’s teachers are available during online office hours to meet and discuss coursework. Additionally, qualified faculty is available during school hours via phone and online office hours to assist your child.
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The AOA faculty completes all grading and recordkeeping for parents, while quality feedback helps your child improve and quickly know progress status.
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Teachers may talk directly with students via phone, email, or online office hours. Students also may attend periodical online class sessions that allow students to receive real-time instruction with opportunities to interact with the teacher and fellow students.
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High School Course Track Options No matter what your student’s graduation goals, Alpha Omega Academy has high school course tracks designed to meet individual needs.
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• The Bible elective must be an AOA Bible course. • Many colleges now require one to two years of a world language.
Students enrolled in Alpha Omega Academy must be considered full-time (taking at least four courses) before qualifying as candidates for a high school diploma. Homeschool transfer students and students transfering from accredited schools must earn at least their last 5.5 credits through the academy before graduation. High school credits earned prior to academy enrollment can be accepted based on official transcripts.
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Students on the college prep study track should contact prospective colleges to find out if world language credits are needed for entrance acceptance. If required by your state, state history courses are available. A college planner course is also strongly recommended.
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Alpha Omega Academy high school courses are listed by subject area, the grade level in which students generally take them, and credits earned. AOA course catalogs with course descriptions are available to download for elementary, middle, and high school grades at aoacademy.com/our-program.php.
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Each student is unique. Choose from a variety of Bible-based curriculum and academic services to fit your student’s individual learning style and academic goals.
Electronic-based Curriculum and Academic Services
Print-based Curriculum and Academic Services
Ignitia™ (grades 3-12)
LIFEPAC® (grades K-12)
Ignitia is a web-based curriculum available via any high-speed Internet connection. Media-rich online lessons can be accessed anywhere 24/7. Services include online classrooms with AOA teachers, internal email options, automatic grading*, and complete academic support. (Available for Windows® and Macintosh® operating systems.)
LIFEPAC is a full-color, consumable curriculum that uses masterybased learning and cognitive reasoning to build concept retention. LIFEPAC conveniently combines a workbook and textbook into “worktext” units. Students using LIFEPAC read self-paced lessons, complete activities, interact with teachers, and are tested before progressing to the next LIFEPAC unit. Services include grading of tests and projects** and complete academic support.
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Horizons (grades K-8) Horizons is a brightly illustrated workbook curriculum with engaging lessons and hands-on activities. Colorful lessons use a spiral learning method of concept introduction, frequent review, and reinforcement while establishing fundamentals of math, phonics, reading, and spelling. Services include grading of tests and projects** and complete academic support.
To learn more about each option, visit aoacademy.com/curriculum.
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Switched-On Schoolhouse is a CD-ROM curriculum that includes animation, video clips, learning games, and interactive projects. SOS offers exciting content and practical application opportunities to appeal to various learning styles. Services include internal email options, automatic grading*, and complete academic support. (Available for Windows® operating systems.)
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*Ignitia and Switched-On Schoolhouse automatically grade a percentage of student work. AOA teachers review computed grades and grade all other student work, including essays, projects, and written answers. ** LIFEPAC and Horizons grading for daily work and quizzes must be completed by the parent and submitted online or by mail correspondence.
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A: Yes. AOA is fully accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement. You can learn more at aoacademy.com/benefits/accreditation.php.
Q: When can I enroll?
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A: Yes. Transcripts are issued upon graduation or transfer. They are sent to colleges or other schools upon written request.
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Alpha Omega Academy provided me with an academic foundation that prepared me for college. It was easy to learn from their curriculum’s multimedia format and balanced structure between content presentation and review. The online approach to learning also helped me strengthen my self-discipline, a trait that is serving me well in my college studies.
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A: Students may enroll at any time throughout the year.
Q: How long does my student have to complete courses? A: AOA suggests that parents allow 45-60 minutes per subject per day for 180 school days to complete the program of study. A school year typically lasts 180 days or about nine months. Students have up to 10 months to complete one school year’s coursework. Summer school is also available.
Q: Do you offer a high school diploma and graduation ceremony? A: Yes. Upon successful completion of either a general or college preparatory course of study, a high school diploma is issued to full-time students. The optional regional graduation ceremony is an exciting opportunity for graduating seniors and their families. A virtual ceremony is also offered online.
Q: Do you offer an official transcript for high school?
Q: Will your program prepare my student for college? A: Yes. AOA’s college preparatory track prepares students for entrance to most universities and colleges. AOA’s accreditation status helps ensure college or university acceptance; however, college acceptance ultimately depends on each college’s admission process. The academy also provides a school code for taking the SAT or ACT college entrance tests.
Q: What is the role of the parent? A: Parental involvement is essential to student success. Parents are encouraged to take an active role in their student’s education by working with the student in each lesson, daily reviewing student progress, and maintaining regular communication with AOA teachers.
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A: You can enroll by calling us at 800.682.7396 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (CT) or by visiting us online 24/7 at aoacademy.com/register. Registration must be completed by a parent or guardian.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS distance learning Q: Is AOA accredited?
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