“We are excited to provide and serve families in Delaware with a new innovative educational option for their children. At Horizon Academy, we offer an education that is challenging and self paced, while also providing each student with professional feedback and support,” said Jackie Picciotti, Director of Behavioral Science.

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“It’s been really good for us because she’s been able to keep her schedule at school,” her mother, Christine Johnson, said. “And since it’s being done through the school system, we don’t have to pay for it, so it’s an excellent idea.”

The state piloted the virtual school in January with 284 high school students from 18 of the state’s 19 school districts. Six courses — Algebra I, pre-calculus, Spanish I, Spanish II, American government and physical education — are available. The coursework and the instructors are provided by Florida Virtual School and Apex Learning in Washington.

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