 Curriculum Design
Exploratorium Academy provides instruction in the core subjects and electives required for a Alabama High School Diploma; covering the same material as the curriculum followed by Alabama Public Schools (download state graduation requirements here). This provides preparation for the business world as well as testing for college admissions, and transition to college if desired. However, the material is organized differently to make it easier for the student to learn, retain, and use. Odyssey Compass Learning Series is our perferred On-Line Curriculum Program. This program is Nationall Aligned towards Educational Standards. Furthermore is State Aligned and Recognized as an Approved Curriculum Program.
Courses of Study (Alabama Department of Education) weblink:
Hill & Lowe Educational Services, Inc. - Exploratoratorium Academy's
Instructional Course Descriptions. All Course Descriptions are directly from the Alabama Department of Education.
Odyssey Compass Learning Courses and Descriptions - To Be Added. Please See Curriculum - Course Offerings to see a list of all On-Line Courses.
 For the Student
Exploratorium Academy is a Private Distance Learning High School with unique classes. Instruction is provided in a manner that allows the student-learner the opportunity to focus their time on their educational needs, giving them the time needed to succeed. Students take advantage of a 24 hour 7 day learning cycle. Each student has the opportunity to learning from any location in the United States via our on-line curriculum and access.
Students are encouraged to bring their laptop computers to all class sessions. Wireless services are provided.
 Accreditation & Memberships:
Exploratorium Academy is accredited by:
The National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance -
Class XI Distance Learning K-12 Educational Service Center.
w/both Regional and National Recognition.
Effective September 2010 - Exploratorium Academy is pursuant of SACS - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Advanced Distance Education Accreditation.
Exploratorium Academy holds a:
Alabama Department of Education - Private School's Certificate of Registration.
Effective 2009-2010.
We are a Certified Private School -
See Alabama Department of Education Directory 2010/2011.
USDLA - United States Distance Learning Association (Member)
Effective 2010-2011
High School Code:
011-898
Please use this code when registering for the ACT/SAT.
 Mastery Learning
At Exploratorium Academy the driving force imbedded in our instructional delivery derives out of our efforts to provide a quality Education through our Accountability that is fostered by our Leadership. Students are given the best of instruction in a controlled yet small learning environment. Academic excellence is achieved through mastery teaching and learning practices. Students are encouraged and ability clustered in a manner in which they learn from other students taking similar content/disciplines. Students are assigned to learning clusters consisting of 12-16 students; all assigned to one teacher/case manager. Learning clusters are designed to control and guide the student’s learning abilities by challenging their potential with rigorous discussions, analytical reading and writing exercise, and modern/current learning activities and related resources. The State of Alabama’s Department of Education provides the core academic learning modules and course objectives that guide our instructional practices. In addition Compass Learning - Online Resources provides our curriculum based program of instruction.
Students at Exploratorium Academy have an opportunity to continue their education through our year round program(s) which includes Modified Web Based Tutorials and Complete On-Line K-12 School Learning Resources. We offer a Fall, Winter, and Summer Semester. During the summer semester students have the option to enroll in our comprehensive summer program (when offered). This program is designed for students in grades 7-12 who have the scholastic ability to maintain participation in a high-paced (On-line) comprehensive program.
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