Clackamas Web Academy
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Clackamas Web Academy is a public school in Clackamas, Oregon
, United States
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CWA serves approximately 450 students, grades 1-12, in a blended model. This model combines supported web-based home education with on-site classes and activities. The school serves a very diverse and dynamic student population. Many students are home educated, while others choose the program because they need a more flexible schedule than a traditional school provides. The students and families in the CWA program enjoy the flexible academic programs, school-sponsored enrichment activities, social events, certified teaching staff, business and community partnerships, and special attention that is provided to each individual learner.
How does the school work? Students are assigned a faculty member who meets with them at least every other week. The CWA teaching staff is also available throughout the day by cell phone, email, and other means of communication. All students have the option of checking out a laptop computer for the academic year. Families must provide adult supervision and a high-speed internet connection. CWA teachers and students are supported by an administrator, an ESL coordinator, two counselors, an internship/early college coordinator, an academic support coordinator, a technical support specialist, and a principal secretary.
location, on Sunnybrook Road above 24-Hour Fitness
, makes it easy for students to take advantage of tutoring sessions, meet with the technical support team, reach out to the certified counseling staff, explore free college opportunities and access the 24-Hour Fitness
gym. In addition, students of all grade levels can attend on-site elective classes for credit, such as hands-on science labs, creative writing and reading classes, leadership seminars and a host of other enrichment opportunities.
In 2008, 23% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma
. Of 57 students, 13 graduated, 20 dropped out, and 24 are still in high school.
Clackamas, Oregon
Clackamas was a census-designated place in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 5,177 at the 2000 census. It is a suburb of Portland, Oregon.It is the location of Camp Withycombe, a military base...
, United States
United States
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General information
Clackamas Web Academy (CWA) is a free, public charter school, which operates in the North Clackamas School District and is endorsed by the state of Oregon. The 2010-11 school year will kick off the school’s eighth year of operation. During the spring of 2010, the North Clackamas School Board unanimously voted to extend the school’s charter for an additional five years.CWA serves approximately 450 students, grades 1-12, in a blended model. This model combines supported web-based home education with on-site classes and activities. The school serves a very diverse and dynamic student population. Many students are home educated, while others choose the program because they need a more flexible schedule than a traditional school provides. The students and families in the CWA program enjoy the flexible academic programs, school-sponsored enrichment activities, social events, certified teaching staff, business and community partnerships, and special attention that is provided to each individual learner.
How does the school work? Students are assigned a faculty member who meets with them at least every other week. The CWA teaching staff is also available throughout the day by cell phone, email, and other means of communication. All students have the option of checking out a laptop computer for the academic year. Families must provide adult supervision and a high-speed internet connection. CWA teachers and students are supported by an administrator, an ESL coordinator, two counselors, an internship/early college coordinator, an academic support coordinator, a technical support specialist, and a principal secretary.
Location
The school’s Clackamas, OregonClackamas, Oregon
Clackamas was a census-designated place in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. The population was 5,177 at the 2000 census. It is a suburb of Portland, Oregon.It is the location of Camp Withycombe, a military base...
location, on Sunnybrook Road above 24-Hour Fitness
24-Hour Fitness
24 Hour Fitness is the world's largest privately owned and operated fitness center chain, and third in number of clubs behind Gold's Gym and Fitness First of the UK. It currently has 425 clubs and over 20,000 employees in the U.S.A. The company has its corporate office located in San Ramon,...
, makes it easy for students to take advantage of tutoring sessions, meet with the technical support team, reach out to the certified counseling staff, explore free college opportunities and access the 24-Hour Fitness
24-Hour Fitness
24 Hour Fitness is the world's largest privately owned and operated fitness center chain, and third in number of clubs behind Gold's Gym and Fitness First of the UK. It currently has 425 clubs and over 20,000 employees in the U.S.A. The company has its corporate office located in San Ramon,...
gym. In addition, students of all grade levels can attend on-site elective classes for credit, such as hands-on science labs, creative writing and reading classes, leadership seminars and a host of other enrichment opportunities.
Academics
In 2008-09, CWA posted gains of 9.4% in school-wide math scores (61% met or exceeded) and 4% in school-wide reading scores (80% met or exceeded). The result was both scores met the federal targets for Adequate Year Progress.In 2008, 23% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma
High school diploma
A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED.-Past diploma styles:...
. Of 57 students, 13 graduated, 20 dropped out, and 24 are still in high school.