Great Lakes Cyber Academy Accepting Students for 2013-14 School Year

Editor's note: This press release was submitted by Great Lakes Cyber Academy.

Great Lakes Cyber Academy, a full-time, tuition-free, virtual public high school in Michigan, is set to open for the 2013-14 school year.

Available to students in grades 9-12 across the state, Great Lakes Cyber Academy is an innovative choice for high school students seeking a fully-online, technology-enhanced public school experience offering flexibility and state-certified teachers.

Parents and students interested in learning more about Great Lakes Cyber Academy are invited to attend one of the upcoming information sessions offered by the school.

Upcoming Information Sessions

Tuesday, Aug. 6 – Online information session and chat with Principal Heather Ballien, 6 to 7 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 12 – Online information session, noon to 1 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 19 – Online information session, noon to 1 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 19 – Information session at Holiday Inn Southgate, 17201 Northline Road, Southgate, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 20 – Information session at Country Inn and Suites Jackson, 3506 O’Neill Drive, Jackson, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 20 – Information session with Principal Heather Ballien at Holiday Inn Flint, 5353 Gateway Centre, Flint, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 21 – Information session at Holiday Inn Express Auburn Hills, 
3990 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 21 – Information session at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Detroit, 5801 Southfield Freeway, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

Monday, Aug. 26 – Information session at SpringHill Suites Grand Rapids Airport, 
5250 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 

Tuesday, Aug. 27 – Online information session, 6 to 7 p.m.

Great Lakes Cyber Academy offers a customized approach to education allowing teachers to tailor instruction to the individual needs and learning styles of each student. The school provides three flexible graduation pacing options throughout the year (versus a traditional 10-month school calendar). Students can choose to learn in two or three sessions—fall, spring and summer:

• Standard Pace: Students take full course loads in the traditional fall and spring sessions and take the summer off (most closely aligned to traditional public school with 10-month calendar).

• Extended Pace: Students take a lighter than usual course load in the fall and spring sessions, but also attend the summer session. This option provides students with more time for other activities, while still enabling them to complete a full workload over the course of the year.

• Accelerated Pace: Students attend all three sessions full-time, enabling them to graduate early or take post-secondary dual enrollment courses.

Enrollment at Great Lakes Cyber Academy is going on now. For more information and to enroll, call 855-464-4522, or visit the school's website at http://www.GreatLakesCyberAcademy.com.