Digital Learning Department

Website: www.k12.com
Email: jlinden@k12.com
Phone: 866-240-7722
Fax: 800-684-3135

Grades Served: K-12

OSPI Approval

Approved as a Multidistrict Online Course Provider and Online Program Provider from the 2011-12 through the 2014-15 school year.

Access

Overview

K12 Inc. is an online curriculum, technology and learning services virtual program provider. We provide Washington State k-12 school districts and students with a world class education grounded in high academic standarsd helping them reach their full academic and social potential through Washington State school districts. K¹²’s web-based academic program combines online technology with traditional instruction and materials.

The K¹² curriculum and online program/courses is a unique blend of engaging curriculum which includes online and offline lessons, as well as a variety of education activities and plenty of opportunities for socialization including access to statewide outings, field trips, clubs and more.

K12, Inc’s approval is inclusive of K12-instructed online courses, K12 online school programs and the foreign language courses from the Middlebury Interactive Learning arm of K12, Inc.

Course Offerings

Our K-8 curriculum provides the six core courses needed to complete students’ core K-8th grade: language arts/english, mathematics, science, history, at and physical education as well as music and foreign languages. The curriculum is mastery based with assessments built into every lesson to guide and tailor the pace ofthe progress to each child’s needs. Easy-to-use online lesson planning, scheduling and progress tracking tools help students, parents and teachers monitor and manage each students’ progress towards completion.

Our high school curriculum offers more than 105 high school courses enabling students to earn their high school diploma and find their own pathto post-high school success. Math, english, science, history courses are offered in multiple levels, including advanced placement classes, to meet the needs of diverse learners. Students can take up to four years of world languages and choose from a variety of electives.

Students

K¹² was founded on the idea that every child deserves a chance to achieve his or her full potential. The alternatives we offer in partnership with public schools provide a different path, one proven to work better for thousands of students.

Who We Help: a Wide Spectrum

K¹² has delivered over one million courses for a highly diverse group of students from struggling students to advanced learners. Whether full-time or supplemental, a K¹² online learning program could make a significant difference in the life of your child.

Instructional Model

For students in the earlier grades, our teachers are highly skilled in all subjects. For students in the upper grades, our teachers are trained specialists in their respective subject areas. Most of our teachers also have advanced degrees.

Depending on your needs, our teachers can provide the highest-quality instruction through online classroom sessions, one-to-one feedback, and assistance by phone or e-mail. With our expansive curriculum options, we have teachers for:

• Courses with typically low enrollments
• Higher-level Honors and AP courses in a variety of subjects
• World language options you’d like to offer your students
• Specialty electives (e.g., Game Design, Introduction to Marketing)
• Courses with teachers in short supply (e.g., Mandarin Chinese)
• Complete staffing of your full-time online school

Additionally, our teachers have access to EdulinK¹², a robust online network of educators, information, and support.

Curriculum Alignments

K¹² curriculum meets state standards, is based on Core Knowledge principles, and adheres to the guidelines set by 38 national and international organizations such as the National Council of Teachers (English and math) and the National Mathematics Advisory Panel.

Accreditation

K¹² is an AdvancED-accredited corporation meeting the highest standards of educational management. AdvancED is the parent organization of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI).

Instructor Certification

Our teachers are Washington certified and highly qualified.

AP Audit

K¹² offers the following Advanced Placement courses

AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP U.S. History
AP U.S. Government and Politics*
AP Macroeconomics*
AP Microeconomics*
AP Psychology*
AP Calculus AB
AP Statistics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Physics B
AP Spanish Language
AP French Language

Courseware Platform

K¹²’s K-8 courses run on a proprietary learning management system. K¹²’s high school courses are delivered on the eCollege platform.

Student Performance and Demographics

Teacher-to-student ratio: K¹² provides online learning solutions to numerous district partners throughout Washington. Teacher-to-Student ratios vary by program and are separately reported by each independent program.

Course completion rate: K¹² provides online learning solutions to numerous district partners throughout Washington. Individual school results are separately reported by each independent program.

Course pass rate: K¹² provides online learning solutions to numerous district partners throughout Washington. Individual school results are separately reported by each independent program.

Student Satisfaction Survey

K12 Inc. did not participate in the student satisfaction survey.

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