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Christy M. heard about Academy of Excellence (AoE)’s virtual model from another parent in her community, and her initial thought was that it sounded too good to be true. Her three children had been homeschooled for a few years until attending another local virtual public charter school. Between the lengthy mandated testing and rigid curriculum demands, Christy felt she and her family could not keep up with the requirements for that school while giving her children a beneficial education. Upon enrolling in AoE, Christy was met with manageable accountability measures and a curriculum that was flexible enough to fit each of her children, who all learn differently.

Things took a turn for the family in the fall of last year when Christy’s daughter faced mental health struggles that prevented her from completing classwork. Christy thought there was no way her daughter would be able to pass the school year with all the days she had missed and personal concerns she was experiencing.

However, the faculty and staff of AoE were extremely accommodating. Christy attributes the positive interactions with the virtual teachers to making sure her daughter was back on track. “With the encouragement, help, and prayers of her AoE teachers,” says Christy, “she passed.”

AoE was even able to fund her daughter’s ballet lessons as an extracurricular, which was something she could look forward to every week. By lessening the financial burden of education, families have more opportunities for success.

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