Beacon Online Academy of Indiana is a Tuition-Free Virtual Public School that serves at-risk high school students through the Dropout Prevention and Recovery Program.
Students between 15 and 21 years of age who dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school.
HAVE A QUESTION?
Call: 765-997-7796
Email: enrollment@beaconin.org
Enrollment Process
Step 1: Create an account for our Enrollment Portal.
Step 2: Complete admissions requirements.
Step 3: Monitor your enrollment status
Eligibility Requirements
Beacon Online Academy of Indiana serves full-time students in grades 9-12 who meet the requirements of this Policy and who are residents of the state of Indiana.
Beacon Online Academy of Indiana does not charge tuition or discriminate in its pupil admissions policies or practices based on intellectual or athletic ability, measures of achievement or aptitude, status as a student with a disability, or any other basis that would be illegal if used by a school district.
PROOF OF STUDENT IDENTITY & GUARDIANSHIP: Copy of your child’s birth certificate (official or hospital-issued) showing the child’s legal name, place and date of birth, and legal guardian(s). If the birth certificate is not available your alternate option is a combination of Proof of Guardianship (court documentation) and Proof of Identity (child’s passport or birth affidavit).
PROOF OF RESIDENCY: Documentation that proves the residency of the student and their primary parent/legal guardian. When the child lives with the legal guardian and the proof of residency documentation is in the legal guardian’s name any one of these documents is accepted. If you are unable to provide any of the below documents, contact the school office.
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
FULL TRANSCRIPTS
Health appraisal and vision screening, as applicable.
Release of records form to request the records from the previous school district if applicable.
Foreign exchange students who provide documentation of their status as a foreign exchange student may enroll.
Affirmation of discipline from the student’s prior school, if applicable.
Transcript for high school students
Current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Multidisciplinary Team Report (MET) if applicable.
Beacon Online Academy of Indiana does not discriminate based on disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services, or any other grounds prohibited by law. Beacon Online Academy of Indiana serves students with disabilities and English Learners and provides services to students as required by state and federal law. In most cases, the services required by a student with disabilities can be provided at Beacon Online Academy of Indiana. In some cases, a student’s individual needs require that they be placed at different program or location as determined by an IEP or Section 504 team.
Do I have to pay anything to enroll?
Since Beacon Online Academy of Indiana is a public school, no tuition is associated with enrollment.
What grades are offered by the school?
Students between 15 and 21 years of age who dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out of high school.
What subjects will my child take?
High school students take traditional courses.
Will my student have an Indiana state-certified teacher?
Yes, all our teachers hold current Indiana teaching credentials.
Does the school supply course materials?
Our school provides a school Chromebook to every student for the duration of the student’s schooling. The school-provided computer is requested during the online enrollment process. Student must also have access to reliable, high-speed internet connection.
How do I get started?
Upon enrollment approval, you are officially enrolled in our school as a full-time student and should not be enrolled in any other program. Within 48 hours, you will speak with an enrollment specialist. Your Enrollment Specialist will partner with you to ensure you feel completely prepared and confident to start this journey. You will also be assigned a teacher who will support your student’s academic and social success. Our Teachers are experienced in education and assist with scheduling classes, discussing college and career options, and creating plans to overcome learning obstacles.
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