College and Career Readiness for South Carolina Students: Virtual School Opens for Enrollment and Adds High School

Carolus Online Academy, focused on helping students identify a career pathway, is now accepting students for the upcoming academic year

COLUMBIA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For families in search of a learning environment that will prepare their students for the future, enrollment is now open at Carolus Online Academy (COA) for the 2024-2025 school year – now expanding to include grades K—12! This tuition-free, online charter school invites prospective families to join this vibrant virtual learning community of students and educators from across the state.

With a combination of engaging curriculum and dedicated teachers, COA offers highly interactive programs and opportunities to build community through social events, clubs, and extracurricular activities while also embracing the idea of career preparation as early as elementary school.

“Here at COA, we are committed to redefining education by offering a dynamic and personalized learning journey for students across South Carolina,” says Niki Kayser, Community Engagement Specialist at COA. “Our innovative approach fosters individualized growth, empowering students to explore their passions and achieve their full potential in a supportive, virtual environment. We are excited to add high school to our COA family!”

Dedicated to student success and development, COA teachers and staff partner with families to provide tailored support to each student’s individual needs, abilities, and interests while regularly evaluating their progress to determine who may need additional support.

“We are passionate about preparing South Carolina students for a successful jumpstart to their career, and that begins with an innovative and adaptable approach to education,” says Pam Sieger, Executive Director at COA. “The groundwork for our children’s future begins as early as kindergarten – ultimately setting students on a clear path for success with endeavors such as employment, enrollment, or enlistment.”

COA’s curriculum is provided by K12, a Stride, Inc. company and the nation’s leading provider of online and blended education programs. For more information, please visit K12.com.

About Carolus Online Academy

Established in 2023, Carolus Online Academy (COA) is a tuition-free online public school. COA empowers South Carolina students through its college and career prep program, personalized learning focus, passionate teachers, social events, extracurriculars, and a highly interactive curriculum. COA has access to the curriculum and tools provided by K12, a Stride Company. Stride offers learners of all ages a more effective way to learn and build skills for their future.

For more information about COA, visit https://coa.k12.com/