Pittsburgh students overcome challenges to graduate high school, get a fresh start
PITTSBURGH, June 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On June 16, Hill House Passport Academy Charter School (HHPACS) will celebrate the graduation of 99 percent of its seniors – 84 students – who have overcome the odds to earn their high school diploma. HHPACS gave them a second chance and a fresh start.
A tuition-free public charter school for under-credited students, HHPACS is designed for students under the age of 21 who have not been able to previously finish high school. Many of the students at HHPACS have had to overcome great personal struggle, including challenges such as homelessness, teen parenting and even being in the legal system. The program provides individualized support to each of these students in many ways.
While students are required to attend three hours of in-person learning each day, the flexible schedule and blended learning model allows students to move through the curriculum at their own pace and attend classes during either the morning, afternoon or evening session while finishing the rest of their work online.
Workshops, ongoing development and face-to-face tutoring are available to aid students in reaching required academic benchmarks ensuring students are prepared for life after high school.
The incredibly successful graduation rate this year is also made possible through the school's partnership with local organizations and local traditional public schools. Together, HHPACS and its partners work to identify students that will thrive in a blended school and then provide services inside and outside of the classroom to help them succeed.
"I never thought I would finish school," said Jasmine Guest, a HHPACS student who will also address her peers at the ceremony, "Walking across the stage at my high school graduation is a dream come true and it means so much to me and my family."
Details of the event are as follows:
Hill House Passport Academy Charter School
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum
4114 Fifth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA. 15213
6 p.m.
"At HHPACS, we strive to provide the best academic and social support necessary so that every student will succeed here," said Shelly Nichols, a Senior Advisor at HHPACS. "It is a rewarding experience to support these amazing students who just needed a fresh start in order to reach their dreams. We have become a family here and I am so thankful to be a part of it."
For more information on the school and upcoming enrollment events, please visit: http://hhpa.k12.com.
About Hill House Passport Academy Charter School (HHPACS)
Hill House Passport Academy Charter School (HHPACS) is an accredited, tuition-free Pittsburgh public charter school for under-credited students. As part of the Pittsburgh public school system, HHPACS is tuition-free, giving students under 21 years old who have not been able to finish high school education the opportunity to get back on track and earn a diploma. Through the school, they have access to the award-winning curriculum and tools provided by K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation's largest provider of proprietary curriculum and online education programs. For more information about HHPACS, visit http://hhpa.k12.com.
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