Monthly Archives: June 2011

Upcoming Activities & Events – 06.30.11

Posted on June 30, 2011 by John Karas

Even though Beacon Academy of Nevada, a virtual online high school, is internet based, we have a large number of activities for our students and we have already started planning next year’s picture days, field days, Pi day, Proms, Yearbook … Continue reading →

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The Freshman! – 06.29.11

Posted on June 29, 2011 by John Karas

For the next few weeks I will dedicate each week to discussing each grade level of high school and the specific events that may and should occur for families and students of Beacon Academy of Nevada, Nevada’s online charter high … Continue reading →

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7 Challenges To Be Aware Of When Considering Distance Learning – 06.28.11

Posted on June 28, 2011 by John Karas

Despite online learning education being a great option for many, there are some down sides to be aware of. These challenges can affect your chances of success, so it’s important to be aware of them before getting started with online education. … Continue reading →

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Beacon Academy of Nevada is a Charter School which is designed to help students with non-traditional needs – 06.27.11

Posted on June 28, 2011 by John Karas

The majority of students who leave high school before graduation do so for reasons that often have little to do with academics – and a great deal to do with their own life circumstances, including priorities and activities that conflict … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Activities & Events – 06.23.11

Posted on June 23, 2011 by John Karas

This is a big week here at Beacon Academy, summer school has just started and report cards will be sent out. We are also looking forward to next school year and what we are planning to do with student events … Continue reading →

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What Are The Graduation Requirements for Nevada? – 06.22.11

Posted on June 22, 2011 by John Karas

Whether you attend a brick and mortar school or an virtual online charter school such as Beacon Academy of Nevada, the graduation requirements for students in the State of Nevada are the same. This applies to all students entering high … Continue reading →

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Advantages of Distance Education at Beacon Academy of Nevada – 06.21.11

Posted on June 21, 2011 by John Karas

According to the U.S. Department of Education’s National Forum on Education Statistics, virtual education is now part of the planning agenda of most organizations concerned with education and training. The quality of distance learning has greatly improved in the past … Continue reading →

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Organization helps students succeed in an online high school! – 06.20.11

Posted on June 20, 2011 by John Karas

Students who choose to attend an online high school such as Beacon Academy of Nevada often need to pay extra attention to organizing their time! Managing your time well is an important element of success — especially if you’re a … Continue reading →