iQ Academy Kansas Launches Online Middle School

"We have seen how our high school students excel in the online learning setting and wanted to expand that opportunity to more students at different grade levels," said Brooke Blanck, Director of iQ Academy Kansas. "The curriculum is flexible to meet the needs of today's students who are busier than ever before. iQ Academy is focused on providingKansas students the opportunity to excel at their own pace, studying when and where they want so they can pursue their passions."

Just like iQ Academy Kansas' high school program, the middle school offers a high-quality, tuition-free, education option that provides small group instruction and one-on-one feedback from licensed teachers -- all conducted online using a laptop provided by the school. Courses are taught by teachers licensed inKansas, who give individualized attention to students and moderate dynamic student discussions online. Once enrolled, students receive textbooks as required for their courses and optional use of a laptop computer. As in traditional public schools, these learning tools are provided to students at no cost for as long as they are enrolled in iQ Academy Kansas.

iQ Academy Kansas, a program ofManhattan - Ogden USD 383, is currently enrolling students for the 2008-09 school year in both the middle school and high school programs. iQ Academy Kansas is also offering summer school courses June 2 - July 27.Kansas students in grades 7 - 12 are eligible to enroll in a broad array of core, elective, and foreign language courses, with enrollment taking place April 14 - May 23. For a complete list of courses or to complete an enrollment form, visit http://www.iqacademyks.com.

iQ Academy Kansas will host a series of open houses throughout the state, where teachers, current students and their parents will be available for prospective students and parents to ask questions about this unique education option. Those interested will be able to see a demonstration of how the school operates and what a virtual classroom looks like. A complete open house schedule is attached. For more information about iQ Academy Kansas or to participate in a virtual open house, visit http://www.iqacademyks.com or call 1-877-345-4757.

ABOUT IQ ACADEMY KANSAS

iQ Academy Kansas, an online program ofManhattan - Ogden USD 383, offers an alternative to traditional classroom-based learning: a tuition-free virtual school serving grades 7 - 12 that meets the needs of students and families while setting the highest standards of academic quality. iQ Academy is the only online school with over 30 years of distance learning experience. Licensed teachers provide small-group instruction and individualized feedback, and students benefit from frequent interaction with teachers and peers. The program serves high school-, college- and career-bound students, and graduates earn middle school and high school diplomas accepted at colleges and technical schools throughout the U.S.

ABOUT KC DISTANCE LEARNING, INC.

KC Distance Learning is the leading provider of distance learning programs for high school students including core, honors, and AP courses. Since 1974, KC Distance Learning has enriched the lives of over 200,000 students through high quality online and correspondence education programs. For more information, please visit http://www.kcdistancelearning.com.

ABOUT MANHATTAN-OGDEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Manhattan-Ogden Public School District has an annual enrollment of nearly 5,450 students and with more than 1,000 employees, is the fourth largest employer in the community. There are currently nine elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school located within the district. For more information, please visit http://www.usd383.org.

For More Information

Annie Nolan, (414)390-5500

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