K-12 FAQs

World Academy offers programming for students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade.

All children in Kindergarten through Grade 12 residing within the area served by Eagle County School District are eligible to enroll. There is a possibility that there may be space for out-of-district students. Contact us to see if our programming will support your student’s needs.

Yes.

• Contact Erika Donahue for enrollment in World Academy – Elementary (K-5)
• Contact Christina Gosselin for enrollment in World Academy – Secondary (6-12)

World Academy offers a customized learning opportunity for students. We provide flexibility for families regarding a variety of needs. Please keep in mind that this is an online program. A significant amount of screen time is expected. If this will not be a good fit for your student, online learning may not be the best option. Online learning also requires a great deal of independence and the ability to stay on top of tasks while working at one’s own pace. When considering whether this will be a good fit for your student, please contact us to discuss your questions and your child’s individual needs.

World Academy is an online program. The majority of instruction and presentation of content takes place in an online format. When possible, World Academy offers in-person opportunities for academic support. Please contact your program's coordinator for details pertaining to your student’s learning.

• World Academy – Elementary families should contact Erika Donahue for support.
• World Academy – Secondary students should contact Christina Gosselin for support.

An Eagle County School District Chromebook will be issued to students enrolled in World Academy. A personal desktop, laptop, etc. may also be used to access course and class content for World Academy students.

World Academy programming follows the state’s standards. Students will be learning the same concepts and topics as their peers in neighborhood schools, but likely with different, online materials and possibly at different times of the year. We can customize courses to meet the needs of your student.

Generally speaking, no. Coursework is asynchronous. The time spent on schoolwork is unique to each student. Teachers may set up meeting times with students for regular check-ins.

World Academy follows the same plan for state testing as the rest of Eagle County School District.

• World Academy – Elementary families should contact Erika Donahue for support.
• World Academy – Secondary students should contact Christina Gosselin for support.

We are very flexible and want to meet the needs of families as they surface throughout the school year. We work closely with the neighborhood schools to ensure students have a smooth transition.

Hours spent on coursework differs based on grade level and course load. A general rule of thumb is one hour, per day, per subject (when school is in session).

Yes. We work closely with neighborhood schools to ensure that students have access to extracurricular activities.

Yes.