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| − | The ''Jefferson County JCPSeSchool'' ('''JCPSeSchool''') is a [[US]] school founded in 2000. It is based in the US state of [[Kentucky]]. It serves "grades 3-14" -i.e. from third grade through the [[community college]] level. | + | The ''Jefferson County JCPSeSchool'' ('''JCPSeSchool''') is a [[US]] online school founded in 2000. It is based in the US state of [[Kentucky]]. It serves "grades 3-14" -i.e. from third grade through the community college level. |
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| − | In 2008-09, JCPSeSchool had more than 24,000 active enrollments in over 75 school districts in 12 [[US]] states. Developed from an alternative programme for at-risk students, it now serves Jefferson County current/ former students interested in obtaining a high school diploma. | + | In 2008-09, JCPSeSchool had more than 6,000 students (in 24,000 active enrollments, in over 75 school districts, in 12 [[US]] states). |
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| − | Students may enrol individually, or local schools may purchase eight student slots at a time; individuals must be over age 14 (or 16 for full-time). JCPSeSchool is not governed/overseen by any state online programme. | + | Developed from an alternative programme for at-risk students, it now serves Jefferson County current/ former students interested in obtaining a high school diploma. Students may enrol individually, or local schools may purchase eight student slots at a time; individuals must be over age 14 (or 16 for full-time). JCPSeSchool is not governed/overseen by any state online programme. |
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| − | The Jefferson County JCPSeSchool web site is at http://jcpseschool.jefferson.k12.ky.us/default.asp. | + | The Jefferson County JCPSeSchool web site is at http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/Programs/eSchool/index.html. |
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| | == References == | | == References == |
| | * "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf | | * "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf |
| − | * Jefferson County JCPSeSchool web site, http://jcpseschool.jefferson.k12.ky.us/default.asp | + | * Jefferson County JCPSeSchool web site, http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/Programs/eSchool/index.html |
| | * "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/ | | * "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/ |
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| | [[Category:Kentucky|jefferson County JCPSeSchool]] | | [[Category:Kentucky|jefferson County JCPSeSchool]] |
| | [[Category:Virtual schools in the US]] | | [[Category:Virtual schools in the US]] |
| | + | [[Category:Very large virtual schools]] |
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| | [[Category:VISCED]] | | [[Category:VISCED]] |
Latest revision as of 01:46, 19 December 2011
The Jefferson County JCPSeSchool (JCPSeSchool) is a US online school founded in 2000. It is based in the US state of Kentucky. It serves "grades 3-14" -i.e. from third grade through the community college level.
In 2008-09, JCPSeSchool had more than 6,000 students (in 24,000 active enrollments, in over 75 school districts, in 12 US states).
Developed from an alternative programme for at-risk students, it now serves Jefferson County current/ former students interested in obtaining a high school diploma. Students may enrol individually, or local schools may purchase eight student slots at a time; individuals must be over age 14 (or 16 for full-time). JCPSeSchool is not governed/overseen by any state online programme.
The Jefferson County JCPSeSchool web site is at http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/Programs/eSchool/index.html.
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