iAcademy

Is the iAcademy right for you? 

• Are you homeschooled or attend a private school, but you need more support with the challenging high school curriculum?
• Would you benefit from a blended schedule that provides flexibility to meet your needs?
• Is it sometimes difficult for you to attend a high school that meets daily on a regular schedule?  (ex. you are involved in competitive sports and travel, have a child to care for, you have an illness, etc.) 
• Are you self-motivated, committed to academic success, and able to monitor your own progress? 
• Do you have the proper support at home to help you be successful?  

Students can choose from a variety of options, including: 

• 100% virtual learning – all classes are taken online, from anywhere, through the North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS) or Virtual ISS. 
• Blended schedule – students can build a course load that meets their needs, using a mix of online classes and traditional or home school classes. 
• Home school supplement – credits from licensed NC home schools transfer seamlessly to allow students to enroll in a minimum of two courses (either online or traditional) to supplement the classes they have already taken. 
• Long-term medical leave - Students who are confined to their home or hospital may stay on track by completing their coursework online. 

How does it work?

• Students must enroll in a minimum of 2 courses per semester to be considered full-time, and a total of 3 courses to be eligible to participate in high school athletics. 
• iAcademy can supplement the home school curriculum, or replace it entirely.
• Students have the choice of whether to graduate from their home school program, or to earn a high school diploma from Iredell-Statesville Schools. 
• Internet access is provided only at the iAcademy site in Troutman, NC.
• ISS does not provide transportation for students enrolled in the iAcademy.
• ISS offers a loaner device for accessing online classes, for a non-refundable $50 technology usage fee. 
• Students and teachers communicate directly with each other through email and telephone. 
• A full-time Distance Learning Advisor on staff to monitor student progress, etc.