Oregon Students Invited to Prepare for Their Future, Starting Today

Students across the state are invited to find the career path that works best for them at Destinations Career Academy of Oregon (ORDCA), which is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2019-2020 school year.

Through the school’s Destinations Career curriculum, students can pair a solid academic foundation with hands-on learning experiences in growing career fields like information technology (IT), health science, and more. Even if a student doesn’t know exactly what they want to do, career readiness programs help open a world of what’s possible.

“At ORDCA, we’re committed to empowering our students,” said Tim Jalkanen, head of school at ORDCA. “So whether a student is pursuing a college degree right after high school or has plans to enter the military or the larger workforce after graduation, we want to be the resource that helps them get there.”

Combining innovative technology with a rigorous and engaging curriculum led by state-certified teachers, ORDCA provides each student with a personalized learning experience. ORDCA’s online setting enables students in any geographic area of the state to utilize this unique approach.

The online platform enables students to enjoy a safe learning environment while connecting with classmates and teachers from across the state. Teachers facilitate lessons during live, interactive online classes. In addition, teachers interact with students and families via phone, email, web-based classrooms and online discussions. They are committed to building close partnerships with parents and students to support academic success.

Outside of class time, ORDCA provides opportunities for students and their families to connect with one another and with industry professionals in their future careers.

Interested families are encouraged to attend online information sessions hosted by the school. To learn more, visit ordca.k12.com or download the K12 enrollment app for iOS and Android devices.

About Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

Destinations Career Academy of Oregon (ORDCA) is a full-time online public charter school authorized by Mitchell School District that serves students in grades 9-12 statewide. As part of the Oregon public school system, ORDCA is tuition-free, and provides families the choice to access the curriculum provided by K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation’s leading provider of K-12 proprietary curriculum and online education programs. For more information about ORDCA, visit http://ordca.k12.com.

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