Virtual Charter School To Hold Info Session

If you're looking for a major alternative to traditional schools, you might want to attend an information session at 6:30 p.m Monday, Aug. 29, at the Decatur Hotel and Conference Center, formerly the Holiday Inn Conference Center.

The Georgia Connections Academy is now enrolling students for the 2011-12 academic year. GACA is a virtual charter school for students in grades K-8 that is holding the session to educate parents and families about GACA.

A press release from GACA said: "During the session, participants will explore GACA’s individualized learning approach, its well-respected curriculum, the technology-enhanced learning environment and the enrollment process.  Curriculum samples and opportunities for questions/answers will be available.

"Participants will also discuss the family’s role in the education process through topics such as organizing the home for the most effective schooling environment and balancing time when more than one child is enrolled in the program. 

"GACA combines the expertise and accountability of public education, parental involvement of home schooling and the flexibility of technology-enhanced learning.  Because it is a Georgia public school, there are no costs for tuition, fees or supplies."

The Decatur Hotel and Conference Center is at 130 Clairemont Ave. For more information, visit the GACA website or call 1-800-382-6010.

GACA will also hold a welcome party at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at Stars and Strikes Stone Mountain at 1741 Mountain Industrial Blvd. in Stone Mountain and another information session at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the Courtyard Atlanta Marietta/I-75 North at 2455 Delk Road in Marietta.