Author Archives: John Karas

Memorial Day – Remembering Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice in Defense of our Freedoms – 05.27.13

Posted on May 27, 2013 by John Karas

The faculty, administration, and staff of Beacon Academy of Nevada, Nevada’s Online High School wish everyone a happy Memorial Day.  Memorial Day is always celebrated the last Monday in May and commemorates all of those men and women who have … Continue reading →

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It’s Time To Catch Up – 03.25.13

Posted on March 25, 2013 by John Karas

Beacon Academy of Nevada, Nevada’s virtual online public charter high school continues to be the leader in providing students with an alternative avenue for earning their accredited high school diploma online.  We are the place to be for students for … Continue reading →

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Happy President’s Day – 02.18.13

Posted on February 18, 2013 by John Karas

There was a time in American history where the nation celebrated President Washington’s birthday on the third Monday in February and President Lincoln’s birthday on February 12 of each year.  As the students at Beacon Academy, an accredited virtual high … Continue reading →

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Week One is in the Books – 01.28.13

Posted on January 28, 2013 by John Karas

Week one is in the books.  Beacon Academy has added another 150 students to its program during the spring 2013 enrollment campaign.  This campaign is now closed.  Any students wishing to join the Beacon Academy team and to earn their … Continue reading →

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Here Comes Second Semester! – 01.21.13

Posted on January 21, 2013 by John Karas

Today, as we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King we should be reflecting on the legacy he left us.  As most of us know, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American clergyman, activist, and leader in the … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve 2012 – 12.31.12

Posted on December 31, 2012 by John Karas

As 2012 draws to a close the administration, staff and faculty would like to wish each and every one of Beacon Academy of Nevada’s students and their families the happiest of New Years. Beacon Academy, Nevada’s Online High School, was … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Student Attends Beacon Academy? – 10.08.12

Posted on October 8, 2012 by John Karas

Is a virtual online charter high school, like Beacon Academy, right for you?  There are many reasons for choosing a Nevada online high school.  Some students enroll in online programs to take advanced courses or to accelerate the pace of … Continue reading →

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Count Week – 09.17.12

Posted on September 17, 2012 by John Karas

Ah yes, the dreaded count week.  Actually, it isn’t a dreaded week, it is simply the week the Nevada Department of Education assesses the number of students at Beacon Academy who are working full time to earn their coveted accredited … Continue reading →

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Beacon Academy of Nevada can help you stay on track to attain your free online high school diploma and a brighter future – 07.23.12

Posted on July 23, 2012 by John Karas

Making the transition from a traditional high school in Clark County, Nye County, Lincoln County, Esmeralda County or Mineral County to a virtual online charter high school can be a big adjustment in a student’s life, whether they are a … Continue reading →

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Did You Know? – 07.19.12

Posted on July 20, 2012 by John Karas

At Beacon Academy of Nevada the administration and staff are working diligently to ensure that your fall semester gets off to a good start and you can focus on earning your free online high school diploma.  Even though Beacon Academy … Continue reading →

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