[January 21, 2013]

PIVOT Charter School Fort Myers Accepting Applications for 2013-14 School Year, Local Information Session Set for Jan. 26

PIVOT Charter School Fort Myers, an accredited tuition-free public school serving students, grades 6-12, in Lee County, has scheduled an information session Saturday, Jan. 26, to help interested students and parents learn more about the blended-learning program during open enrollment for the 2013-14 school year. The session will be held at PIVOT Charter School, 2675 Winkler Ave., Suite 200, Fort Myers, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

PIVOT's blended educational model combines a rigorous online curriculum with one-on-one support from state-certified teachers called Educational Coordinators. As part of the PIVOT program, students work with their lead Educational Coordinator to develop a personal vision for success, define goals to help them reach their vision and create an individual education plan that they complete at their own pace. Students attend school either 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and can access the curriculum from anywhere with Internet connectivity. In addition to Educational Coordinators available on-site during school hours, PIVOT students have 24/7 technical support and online access to experienced, state-certified teachers who can provide immediate assistance 24 hours a day Monday through Friday.

"PIVOT Fort Myers is flexible, personalized educational option that lets students learn at their own pace supported by one-on-one tutoring and assistance from caring, experienced teachers both online and at our state-of-the-art learning center," said Kelsey Johnson, PIVOT Charter School Fort Myers principal. "In addition to strong academics, we offer students service learning and dual-enrollment options, numerous extracurricular activities and free hub-based bus service for those families needing additional assistance getting their student to school."

PIVOT Fort Myers complies with all Florida graduation requirements and offers a full middle and high school curriculum, including more than 15 Advanced Placement courses, a wide variety of electives, and a service learning option. Core courses align with Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. Students can jump-start their college careers with early graduation options and dual enrollment in college courses. PIVOT Charter School is ideal for many students, including accelerated learners looking for Advanced Placement and dual-credit classes, students missing credits and needing to catch up, those needing a flexible schedule in order to pursue outside interests and many others. Nationally recognized learning provider Advanced Academics supplies the program's learning management system, web-based curriculum and online teaching staff.

Seats are filling quickly, so interested parents and students are encouraged to act soon. For more information or to apply, go to www.pivotcharterschool.com or call 239-243-8266.

About PIVOT Charter Schools

PIVOT Education Inc. is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that operates PIVOT Charter Schools in Fort Myers and Tampa. Its programs use a blended educational model, combining one-on-one teaching with the best elements of on-line and traditional education. The mission of PIVOT Charter Schools is to create a unique learning environment where each student will believe in themselves, excel in their goals and discover pathways to their life's success. PIVOT Charter School Fort Myers offers this unique blended educational program to middle and high school students in Lee County, while PIVOT Charter School Tampa serves students, grades 6 through twelve, in Hillsborough County.

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