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Diploma Programs – Product Descriptions
HYBRIDDUAL DIPLOMA Explore & STANDOUT
Students combine their exchange year with online studies to get a US diploma!
J1/F1 Program + 4 Online Courses + Local High School Completion → USA High School Dual Diploma
Students study abroad in the U.S. and take 4 more credits online while completing high school at home to earn a diploma from Washington Academy, a reputable U.S. boarding school.
In the J1/F1 program, students get the experience of full immersion in the academic environment and extracurriculars at an American high school. They live with a host family (or at a boarding school) and gain English fluency and a deeper understanding of the culture.
The Hybrid Diploma program lets J1/F1 students cap off their study abroad with a USA diploma! How It works • By combining credits from abroad, online courses, and local high school classes, students are eligible for a U.S high school diploma. • Credits needed to earn the USA Diploma: J1/F1 + 4 • 6 Total credits required • J1/F1 students can use 2 credits from their year abroad • + 4 online courses • Washington Academy graduation course requirements: • 1 U.S. History Course • 1 English Course – either English 11 or 12 • + 4 electives • *up to 2 of these courses can be taken on the J1/F1 program • 1 credit = 1 course • AP courses are available as an option for elective choice • Online courses are asynchronous with live lectures twice a month in the core courses. Live lectures are optional, not required and recorded. WA Online live lectures for 2022/23 are: • English 11, English 12, US History, Psychology, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, and Marine Biology • Course format includes: curriculum with email support, grading, and feedback on assignments from teachers, quizzes, papers, and exams. There is no cumulative exam at the end.
When can students study? • Students can study online before or after their exchange program, or both. • Asynchronous courses allow students to start anytime and study at their own pace. • About 2 – 2.5 hours per week of study are needed for each course if students study for 40 weeks. • Asynchronous live Summer Cram courses are available.
These can be combined with synchronous courses or taken on their own.
Summer Cram Courses • The summer courses are taught on the platform, but are more condensed. • Synchronous sessions take place every day (M-F) with the intention of hitting 36 total synch hours. • Courses run 4 weeks. with 20 total sessions, so they run between 1.5 - 2 hours each session. • Students are expected to attend all sessions, but accommodations can be made. • Approximately .5 hours per day is expected outside of class time. • Students are allowed 4 weeks after the synchronous sessions ends to submit any outstanding work. • In the past, 2 courses were offered during the summer and classes were back-to-back every day with about a half hour in between. • Since summer cram courses are taught “live”, courses may include group projects, presentations, breakout group sessions, etc.
Hybrid Dual Diploma Combinations
Washington Academy J1/ F1 Exchange Credits Online Credits during School Year
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4 (taken over 2 summers) Hybrid Dual Diploma - What’s Included? • College Advisement Program (CAP)- Individual college/ university counseling and application assistance is offered free through CAP for students interested in applying to universities in the USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand. • TutorMe – Free 24/7 one-on-one online academic tutoring is available to all students. • Writing Lab- Free, asynchronous, 24/7 writing support in various disciplines. Students receive one-on-one support from knowledgeable tutors. • Teacher Support – Teacher support provided through up to 3 student-teacher video conferences. Teachers are also available Monday to Friday through the platform or via e-mail to assist or guide students. • Student access for 40 weeks to the Washington Academy
Online platform for the designated asynchronous course.
Students can complete the course anytime within the 40week period. • Optional synchronous summer courses as described above. • Support of a counselor who will monitor the students’ progress on the platform to help ensure successful completion of the program. • Parental /observer access to the platform for monitoring of student progress and grades. • Optional additional live lectures available for core courses every two weeks. Live lectures for 2022 –2023 for WA Online are: • English 11, English 12, US History, Psychology, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, and Marine Biology • A Washington Academy diploma will be awarded to the student upon successful completion of the program. • Washington Academy transcripts may be requested to be sent directly to colleges/universities on behalf of the students.
Requirements • Hybrid Dual Diploma Course requirements: All students must take U.S. History and English 11 or 12, PLUS 4 electives.
Up to 2 courses can be taken on the J1/F1 program. • Age requirements: All students must complete the program before they turn 20 years old. • Timing requirements: All students must complete the program before or at the same time they graduate from their home school. • English Level: at least B1-B2 recommended. No official test is required by Washington Academy Online. • Students must complete each online course with a grade of
D or above to receive credit. • Students must graduate from their local school and maintain a C average locally. • Students cannot get credit for an online course that they’ve also taken at home. Online courses need to be different than local school courses.
A l l Online DualDiplom a Achieve & standout All-Online Dual Diploma Program: Thornton Academy
Students combine local high school studies with online classes to earn a USA High School Diploma from Thornton Academy, a reputable U.S. boarding school in addition to their home diploma.
The All-Online Dual Diploma program allows students who cannot go abroad to experience a U.S. education and get the benefits of an American diploma.
How It Works • By combining credits from online courses with local high school courses, students are eligible for a U.S high school diploma. • Credits needed to earn the USA Diploma: • 6 Total TA Online credits required • TA graduation course requirements: • 1 U.S. History Course • 1 English Course – either English 11 or 12 • + 4 electives • 1 credit = 1 course • AP courses are available as an option for elective choice • Online courses are asynchronous with live lectures twice a month in the core courses. Live lectures are optional, not required and recorded. Thornton Academy Online live lectures for 2022 –2023 are: • English 11, English 12, US History, and Psychology and Sociology How It works...Continued • Course format includes: curriculum with email support, grading, and feedback on assignments from teachers, quizzes, papers, and exams. There is no cumulative exam at the end.
When can students Study • Asynchronous courses allow students to start anytime and study at their own pace. • About 2 – 2.5 hours per week of study are needed for each course if students study for 40 weeks. • Synchronous live Summer Cram courses Washington
Academy (might be available 2022-23. To be determined.)
All-Online Dual Diploma Program - What’s Included? • College Advisement Program (CAP) - Individual college/ university counseling and application assistance is offered free through CAP for students interested in applying to universities in the USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand. • TutorMe – free 24/7 one-on-one online academic tutoring is available to all students. • Writing Lab – free, asynchronous, 24/7 writing support in various disciplines. Students receive one-on-one support from knowledgeable tutors • Teacher Support – Teacher support provided through up to 3 student-teacher video conferences. Teachers are also available Monday to Friday through the platform or via e-mail to assist or guide students. • Student access for 40 weeks to the Thornton Academy
Online platform for the designated asynchronous course.
Students can complete the course anytime within the 40week period. • Support of a counselor who will monitor the students’ progress on the platform to help ensure ensure successful completion of the program. • Parental/observer access to the platform for monitoring of student progress and grades. • Optional additional live lectures available for core courses every two weeks. Live lectures for TA 2022-23 are: • English 11, English 12, US History, Psychology and Sociology • A Thornton Academy diploma will be awarded to the student upon successful completion of the program. • Thornton Academy transcripts may be requested to be sent directly to colleges/universities on behalf of the students.
Requirements • All-Online Dual Diploma Course requirements: All students must take U.S. History and English 11 or 12, PLUS 4 electives. • Age requirements: All students must complete the program before they turn 20 years old. • Timing requirements: All students must complete the program before or at the same time as they graduate from their home school. • English Level: At least B1-B2 recommended. No official
English test is required for Thornton Academy. • Students must complete each online course with a grade of
D or above to receive credit • Students must graduate from their local school and maintain a C average locally. • Students cannot get credit for an online course that they’ve also taken at home. Online courses need to be different than local school courses.
U . S. HIGHSCHOOLDIPLOM A Achieve to advance Full-Time Single USA Diploma: Thornton Academy
Online High School Courses with Thornton Academy → USA High School Diploma
Students take up to 25 credits online to graduate high school with a U.S. diploma, without studying at a local school.
Asynchronous classes allow students to study at their own pace in a flexible format and earn a diploma from Thornton Academy, a reputable USA boarding school.
Thornton requires 22 credits/courses online to graduate high school with a U.S. diploma, without graduating from their local school. The actual number of courses required will depend on their previous high school courses (if any) and their grades. Each student will be individually evaluated.
How It Works • Program is customized depending on students’ academic needs and prior high school courses. 1 credit = 1 course • AP courses are available as electives • Online courses are asynchronous with live lectures twice a month in the core courses. Live lectures are optional, not required and recorded. Thornton Academy Online live lectures for 2022 –2023 are: • English 11, English 12, US History, and Psychology and Sociology • Course format includes: curriculum with email support, grading, and feedback on assignments from teachers, quizzes, papers, and exams. There is no cumulative exam at the end. Full-time single USA Diploma - What’s Included? • College Advisement Program (CAP) - Individual college/ university counseling and application assistance is offered free through CAP for students interested in applying to universities in the USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand. • TutorMe – free 24/7 one-on-one online academic tutoring is available to all students. • Writing Lab- free, asynchronous, 24/7 writing support in various disciplines. Students receive one-on-one support from knowledgeable tutors • Teacher Support – Teacher support provided through up to 3 student-teacher video conferences. Teachers are also available Monday to Friday through the platform or via e-mail to assist or guide students. • Student access for 40 weeks to the Thornton Academy
Online platform for the designated asynchronous course.
Students can complete the course anytime within the 40week period. • Support of a counselor who will monitor the students’ progress on the platform to help ensure successful completion of the program. • Parental/observer access to the platform for monitoring of student progress and grades. • Optional additional live lectures available for core courses every two weeks. Live lectures for TA 2022-23 are: • English 11, English 12, US History, Psychology and Sociology • A Thornton Academy diploma will be awarded to the student upon successful completion of the program. • Thornton Academy transcripts may be requested to be sent directly to colleges/universities on behalf of the students.
Requirements • To be determined based on students’ academic history. • Age requirements: All students must complete the program before they turn 20 years old. • Timing requirements: All students must complete the program before or at the same time as they graduate from their home school. • English Level At least B1-B2 recommended. No official
English test is required for Thornton Academy. • Students must complete each online course with a grade of
D or above to receive credit • Students must graduate from their local school and maintain a C average locally. • Students cannot get credit for an online course that they’ve also taken at home. Online courses need to be different than local school courses.
