The American Academy

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Matthew LaPlante
The American Academy
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Salt Lake City, Utah — November 21, 2011 — Travin and Kaden Silvers will graduate from high school in the next few weeks having completed a rather unusual senior project.

PRESS CONTACT:
Matthew LaPlante
The American Academy
801-931-2707 ext 2062
press@theamericanacademy.com

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Salt Lake City, Utah — August 19, 2011 — Facing the worst economy since the Great Depression, many businesses are fighting just to survive.

But on the 11th Floor of the Walker Center in downtown Salt Lake City, employees of The American Academy are fighting to keep up with an exploding demand for their services.

PRESS CONTACT:
Matthew LaPlante
The American Academy
801-931-2707 ext 2062
press@theamericanacademy.com

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OLYMPIA, Wash. — September 1, 2011 — From teachers to technical support, American Academy students gave their online program high marks when surveyed by Washington State’s Digital Learning Department.

The Ritzville School District recognized Kimi Bolton during its regular board meeting on June 21 as the first graduate from The American Academy.

The district partnered with The American Academy to offer an alternative learning program. Principal Deborah O’Brien explained that the diploma is equivalent in all ways to those presented during graduation on May 30.

Van Raalte Tech to graduate first class of e-learners this week

By Stephen Kloosterman
The Holland Sentinel
June 02, 2010
Holland, MI

As Van Raalte Tech’s first graduation approaches, Principal Deb Feenstra has learned not to underestimate students’ drive to succeed.

The online learning-based school, started by Holland Public Schools last fall for high school dropouts and students behind in their studies, plans to graduate at least 18 students at the end of this week.

Virtual classes replacing some alternative ed 'we are ready for the culture change

Kathleen Lavey
klavey@lsj.com
January 24, 2011

Laurie Alber's commute to school is short. The laptop computer that connects the 16-year-old Waverly student to her high school classes is in her bedroom at home.

Each day, she logs on to read, do quizzes and complete papers for the two classes she's currently taking, health and history. She has daily online contact with teachers and meets in person with a mentor each week.

PRESS CONTACT:
Kelley Ellert
Dittoe PR (for The American Academy)
317-202-2280 x 20
kelley@dittoepr.com

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The American Academy is approved by GenNET program as an official online course and program provider for the state of Michigan

SALT LAKE CITY — May 11, 2010 – The American Academy, a leading online high school and education services provider, today announces its approval as a provider to the Genesee Network for Educational Telecommunications(GenNET). In conjunction with GenNET, The American Academy offers Michigan school districts a full-time, online learning program that provides at-risk and dropout students with an opportunity to earn their diploma online.

School districts that partner with The American Academy participate in the GenNET program to access the statewide seat-time waiver and provide their students with an innovative program for dropout recovery and prevention.

"The American Academy is thrilled to receive this important designation for our Dropout Recovery program," said TAA Chief Academic Officer, Rebekah Richards. "We look forward to partnering with school districts throughout the state of Michigan to help students that have dropped out of school to get back on track for graduation."

The Dropout Recovery Program offered by The American Academy is a turnkey, proven, online solution that includes student recruitment, individualized curriculum and instruction, student laptops, local case management, and mentoring. There is no financial risk to the school district, and no up-front cost, so the program can be launched with zero budget impact. The program is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission.

"For some students –especially at-risk students– a traditional classroom education simply does not address their needs as learners," said Rick Reo, principal of Michigan’s Bloomingdale High School. "The American Academy's Dropout Recovery program is a way to provide these students with a flexible learning alternative that meets them where they are and gives them the support they need to succeed."

For more information, visit www.NoDropouts.com.

The American Academy is an online high school and education services provider with students in 43 states and 8 countries. The school has earned full regional accreditation from the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and offers more than 200 online courses, all supported by state-licensed teachers. The American Academy offers an innovative technology, curriculum and services platform that allows brick and mortar schools to rapidly deploy online learning solutions for dropout and credit recovery. For more information, visit www.NoDropouts.com. For media inquiries, contact Kelley Ellert of Dittoe Public Relations at (317) 202-2280 XT.20 or kelley@dittoepr.com.

SALT LAKE CITY - March 4, 2010 – The American Academy, a leading online high school and educational services provider, has been designated an approved Online Program Provider by the Washington Digital Learning Department. This important designation demonstrates that the Dropout Recovery program offered by TAA satisfies Washington state requirements per SSB 5410 and WAC 392-502, and allows school districts partnering with TAA to receive state funding for participating students.

The approved providers list and a link to a full program description are available on the OSPI web site at: www.digitallearning.k12.wa.us/approval/providers/

"The American Academy is pleased to receive this important designation for our Dropout Recovery program," stated TAA Chief Academic Officer, Rebekah Richards. "We look forward to partnering with school districts throughout the state of Washington to bring dropped out students back to school and back on track for graduation."

The innovative Dropout Recovery Program offered by The American Academy is a turnkey, proven online solution that includes student recruitment, curriculum and instruction, student laptops, local case management, and student mentoring. There is no risk to the school district, and the program can be launched with no budget impact. The program is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission and all 200+ courses in the program are taught by Washington-licensed teachers.

The program is already successfully recovering dropouts in Washington. Deborah O’Brien, Principal of Ritzville High School said, "As a small school district with limited resources, we are thrilled that the TAA program is successfully serving students we could not reach with our traditional programs."

Recently joining The American Academy to partner with school districts throughout the state is Roger Nakamura, Learning Solutions Specialist. A native Washingtonian, Roger has worked with school districts across the state for many years to help them utilize technology to increase effectiveness and student achievement. "We are thrilled to have Roger join our team. His deep understanding of the needs and concerns of school districts in Washington will help expand our reach and ultimately make a difference for more students in the state," stated Ms. Richards.

The American Academy is an online high school and educational services provider with students in 43 states and 8 countries. The school has earned full regional accreditation from the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and offers more than 200 online courses, all supported by Washington state-licensed teachers. The American Academy offers an innovative technology, curriculum and services platform that allows brick and mortar schools to rapidly deploy online learning solutions for dropout and credit recovery. For more information, visit www.NoDropouts.com.

For Immediate Release

SALT LAKE CITY — December 15, 2009 – The American Academy, a leading online high school and educational services provider, today announced it has raised $5.9 Million in a Series B financing led by Austin Ventures, one of the nation’s leading venture and growth capital firms, with participation from existing investor vSpring Capital. This investment will enable The American Academy to further expand its position as a leader in the rapidly growing online education market.

The American Academy (TAA) is an accredited online high school offering more than 230 courses supported by state-licensed teachers. Students of any age can attend The American Academy and earn credits or a full high school diploma. Using its innovative School As a Service™ technology, curriculum and school management platform, the company has recently expanded its offering to assist brick and mortar schools in launching their own online learning programs. The company currently educates students in 43 states and 8 foreign countries.

"We are pleased to announce this investment led by Austin Ventures," said Gregg Rosann, President and CTO of The American Academy. "This funding will allow us to expand our products and services in the coming months, offering school districts of all sizes affordable, practical online learning solutions. Our nation's schools are faced with a number of serious challenges, including the need to provide viable alternatives to this country's more than 5 million high school-age dropouts. Online learning is ideally suited to solve these problems by providing flexible options for kids."

"We are confident in the vision and relevance of The American Academy, as well as the team's commitment to their mission. We believe The American Academy is offering innovative solutions to issues that affect every community in this country," said Mike Dodd, Venture Partner at Austin Ventures and American Academy board member. "TAA's strong growth is evidence that the market is ready to accept online learning as a solution to one of the country's greatest educational challenges."