SAN JUAN ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

San Juan Island School District Expands Griffin Bay School Programs

posted 08/27/2007
Griffin Bay Virtual Academy (GBVA) is the newest addition to Griffin Bay alternative schools offered by the San Juan Island School District. The GBVA program serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade and is designed to support home school parents who wish to provide a comprehensive curriculum to their children. The District has contracted with K-12 (www.k12.com) who has become the national leader in providing individualized, one-to one learning solutions for home school students. Griffin Bay teachers provide instructional coaching and coordinate learning plans with families in the program. Superintendent Michael Soltman said, “The District is excited about providing this learning opportunity to students in our community. A parent’s commitment is to provide 5 hours of instruction daily to their children, using the curriculum, on-line resources, and District support. The pace of the curriculum is flexible creating opportunities for parents to tailor the learning to meet the individual needs of their children,” he said. Parents interested in this program can contact Griffin Bay Schools for more information – 378-2211.

Below is information on all of the Griffin Bay School Programs.

GRIFFIN BAY HIGH SCHOOL Griffin Bay High School provides high school students with an alternative to the traditional high school program. Serving students with a wide variety of learning styles and backgrounds, contract courses and teacher led classes fulfill Washington state graduation requirements. Credits are awarded based on successful completion of studies and activities addressing state standards. For more information, call 378-2211.

GRIFFIN BAY VIRTUAL ACADEMY Griffin Bay Virtual Academy is the newest member of the Griffin Bay Alternative School Program of the San Juan Island School District. Griffin Bay Virtual Academy is affiliated with the highly successful K-12 curriculum used by home schooling families and school districts nationwide. The curriculum is all inclusive for grades Kindergarten through Eighth, and encompasses all subjects – math, reading, language arts, science and history. Families receive textbooks, teaching plans and workbooks and all related materials. Access to the on-line school provides the student with interactive lessons, progress tracking, and daily planning. The Virtual Academy strives to provide the best in available home schooling options.

PARENT PARTNER PROGRAM Griffin Bay Parent Partner Program has been in existence for over five years. It was started as a cooperative venture between the home schooling community and the school district. It has grown into a program that offers enrichment classes, academic materials and teacher support for home school families. Weekly classes, workshops, and activities such as Art, Science at Friday Harbor Labs, French, and Virtual Field Trips will be on this year’s calendar, as well as actual field trips to local beaches, American Camp, English Camp and the Whale Museum. Home school families enjoy participating for the camaraderie, sharing joys and trials of home schooling and for mutual support of one another. For more information, call 378-2211.

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