(Aug. 31, 2017) School officials said six Pocomoke seniors would not have graduated from high school last spring had it not been for the Digital Academy program, which allows students to work at their own pace to complete their required coursework through the computer program, GradPoint.
The program was created for students who are in danger of not finishing enough credits to earn their high school diplomas from instruction in a traditional classroom setting.
“All students were successful through this program,” Dr. Annette Wallace, Pocomoke High School Principal, said. “There are evening and school-day components [and] teachers help during their planning periods.”
GradPoint personalizes instruction based on each student’s needs and interests. It can be accessed all day, at home, and helps a broad range of learners.
A facilitator helps each high schooler map out what they need to do and where to concentrate in order to graduate. Some students complete the coursework of one class before moving on, while others work on portions of each subject.
Seniors who are missing credits, have gaps in skills or need help with time management, goal setting, building motivation or flexibility, can all catch up on required courses through the Digital Academy program, Jennifer Rayne, Pocomoke High School Assistant Principal, said.
The Digital Academy compliments a number of other programs offered at Pocomoke High School, including Project 100 and AP Pathways, in addition to career and technical pathways, Wallace said.
The program was created for students who are in danger of not finishing enough credits to earn their high school diplomas from instruction in a traditional classroom setting.
“All students were successful through this program,” Dr. Annette Wallace, Pocomoke High School Principal, said. “There are evening and school-day components [and] teachers help during their planning periods.”
GradPoint personalizes instruction based on each student’s needs and interests. It can be accessed all day, at home, and helps a broad range of learners.
A facilitator helps each high schooler map out what they need to do and where to concentrate in order to graduate. Some students complete the coursework of one class before moving on, while others work on portions of each subject.
Seniors who are missing credits, have gaps in skills or need help with time management, goal setting, building motivation or flexibility, can all catch up on required courses through the Digital Academy program, Jennifer Rayne, Pocomoke High School Assistant Principal, said.
The Digital Academy compliments a number of other programs offered at Pocomoke High School, including Project 100 and AP Pathways, in addition to career and technical pathways, Wallace said.