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Andover eCademy Expecting Major Growth in 2011

May 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment

ANDOVER, Kan., May 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Andover eCademy, Kansas’ premier online learning program for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, is projecting a major growth for the 2011-2012 school year in both enrollment and staff.

“We are expecting major growth for 2011,” said Andover eCademy’s new principal, Mark Templin. “Enrollment for last school year was at 160 students. We are expecting enrollment to grow to 400 students for the coming school year, more than doubling our student body in just one year.”

Templin, the former Andover Central High School principal, accepted the position at Andover eCademy in early 2011, and brings with him 32 successful years of education and administration service to the students of Kansas.

Templin said the additional enrollment will enable Andover eCademy to hire several new teachers, as well.

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Centre board approves purchase of wireless network technology

January 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Members of the board of education of Centre USD 397 ate lunch at the school Monday and visited classrooms before meeting at 4 p.m. for a goal-setting session.

In regular business, the board approved the purchase of a Xirrus wireless network system for the entire school facility at a cost of $26,340.

They employed Vickie Jirak as coordinator for the Kansas Online Learning Program sponsored by the district. Jirak has been involved in coordination activities while serving as a teacher’s aide.

Jirak‘s duties in her official position as virtual school coordinator will begin Jan. 1. She will receive $10 per hour, not to exceed 40 hours per week.

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Centre’s online program enrollment increases

September 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

With the addition of seven more students in USD 397 schools and 23 students in Centre’s Kansas Online Learning Program, the enrollment now stands at 275.5 compared to 239 a year ago.

A large part of the Sept. 13 board of education meeting was dedicated to a report from Superintendent Jerri Kemble and teacher monitors regarding the new online program the district is providing. The Kansas Online Learning Program offers courses from kindergarten through 12th-grade levels to anyone in the state of Kansas.

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The New Kansas Online Learning Program Now Enrolling for the 2010-2011 School Year

August 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment

LOST SPRINGS, Kan., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ — The Kansas Online Learning Program is proud to announce that it has been approved by the Kansas Department of Education to offer a statewide, online learning program for students, beginning this fall. The Kansas Online Learning Program is currently enrolling students for the upcoming school year, both online at www.kansasonlinelearning.org and at enrollment events being held throughout the state.

Powered by the Centre School District, the Kansas Online Learning Program is a public school option open to all Kansas students in kindergarten through 12th grade. KOLP offers students an innovative, effective educational experience while utilizing state-of-the-art technology, an interactive and engaging curriculum, and the guidance and support of highly qualified, Kansas-certified instructors.

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