Pivot Online Charter School North Bay to Hold Local Information Sessions for Prospective Students

Innovative Program Offers On-site Teachers, 24-Hour Academic Support Online

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pivot Online Charter School, North Bay has scheduled local information sessions Jan. 18-20 to help prospective students and parents learn more about the innovative online and site-based program during the school’s open enrollment period for the spring 2011 semester.

“Our students enjoy individualized attention from caring local teachers, experience around-the-clock support and benefit from a flexible class schedule that lets them proceed at their own pace.”

Pivot Online Charter School, North Bay is a free online public school that offers full-time programs for students, grades 6-12, in Sonoma and surrounding counties. The school complies with all California graduation requirements and offers a rigorous, standards-based curriculum and comprehensive student support and assistance. Pivot North Bay is made possible by leading online learning provider Advanced Academics, which supplies the program’s learning management system, curriculum and online teaching staff. Advanced Academics provides online education options to more than 100 school districts and charter schools in more than 30 states.

“Pivot North Bay offers a full middle and high school curriculum -- including Advanced Placement and elective courses -- taught by experienced, California-credentialed teachers who excel at motivating and supporting students,” said Jayna Gaskell, Pivot Online Charter Schools executive director. “Our students enjoy individualized attention from caring local teachers, experience around-the-clock support and benefit from a flexible class schedule that lets them proceed at their own pace."

Pivot Online Charter School, North Bay features both on-site and online classes and tutoring, two high school diploma options and more than 15 Advanced Placement courses, as well as credit recovery and early graduation options. In addition to on-site teachers available during school hours, Pivot students have online access to California-certified teachers who can provide immediate assistance 24 hours a day.

Information sessions are scheduled for the following areas:

Jan. 18 – Santa Rosa

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Oak Grove School District Office

5299 Hall Rd.

Jan. 20 – San Rafael

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

San Rafael Community Center

618 “B” St.

Pre-registration is encouraged but not required for these information sessions. For complete information, go to www.norcalonlineschool.com/pivotNB or call [phone].

About Advanced Academics

Advanced Academics, Inc., a leader in the field of online learning, partners with schools and districts in more than 30 states across the country to offer customized online solutions that uniquely serve each customer. Advanced Academics’ programs have proven to be successful in providing flexible learning opportunities for students in grades 6 through 12 and increasing overall academic performance. Since 2000, Advanced Academics has offered comprehensive middle and high school courses, highly qualified and state-certified teachers, and a web-based learning management system that enhances student learning. Advanced Academics is accredited by AdvancEd (formerly The Commission of International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA)), the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) and the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and meets the standards of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.advancedacademics.com.