The Rowland Unified School District could become the first in the state to operate an online high school through iQ Academy.

The virtual high school recently proposed a charter school model, where students would take courses online, to the Rowland School Board.

“The whole virtual and online world has taken off, particularly at the high school level,” school board President Robert Hidalgo said. “We want to stay ahead of the curve and not fall behind. I think we would be setting the tone for that type of experience in the San Gabriel Valley.”

The school board held a public hearing on the virtual school concept on June 18. They are expected to vote on it July 7.

“It’s a very different learning setting,” said Superintendent Maria Ott. “A lot of us are used to the four walls of the classroom.”

Caprice Young is the CEO of KC Distance Learning, which provides courses for iQ Academy.

Young said a partnership with Rowland Unified will create more alternatives for students.

“There are a number of students where the traditional school isn’t always the best choice,” Young said. “Some students want to get ahead and classes aren’t always available and other times they are catching up or need to get special individualized help.”

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Rowland Heights may soon have virtual high school by Amanda Baumfeld

From WhittierDailyNews.com