California high school students will have an exciting new opportunity to attend a "hybrid" school that is opening in San Francisco this fall.
The Flex Academy - a tuition-free public charter school - will begin its academic year on September 7 and will feature an innovative model of education. In addition to offering traditional instruction in its classrooms, the school will provide its students with online learning sponsored by K12.
This combination will ensure that kids of all backgrounds and aptitudes have an equal opportunity to achieve academic success, and stay on track to receive a high school diploma. The customized plan will give students freedom to learn at their own pace and receive instruction and support from teachers both on the computer and on campus.
The school "will develop independent learners," said Mark Kusher, vice president of K12. "It is the right option for children who are not succeeding in a traditional school and are looking for an exciting new public school with more electives, high quality academic programs and student support services."
Flex will be one of the first schools in the state to use this model, and will also offer students the chance to take part in extracurricular activities, such as clubs and sports teams.
