About Oregon Charter Academy
Every student deserves a learning environment that helps them grow and prepares them for college and careers. At Oregon Charter Academy, we center instruction on the 21st century skills needed to find success in a technologically advanced, increasingly global society. Our online public charter school serves elementary, middle school, and high school students throughout Oregon at no cost, providing a high-quality education in an advanced virtual school environment. We are fully accredited and highly rated!
Our Mission
The mission of Oregon Charter Academy is to prepare all students for success in a global society through an inclusive, rigorous academic environment. Our staff delivers live, daily interaction to students while providing effortless access to a carefully curated curriculum designed to build on the Four C’s, skills that ensure readiness for post-secondary education and professional life. These include:
Students learn to apply analytics and problem-solving while maintaining awareness of their own thought processes.
CRITICAL THINKING
Through peer interactions, group projects, and other activities, students understand the importance of working together to achieve a common goal.
COLLABORATION
Students learn to articulate ideas in a variety of mediums and contexts, including the virtual communication that is so vital to modern workplaces.
COMMUNICATION
Problem-solving and innovative thinking fuel new ideas, while students gain the ability to evaluate reasonable risks and manage real-world limitations.
CREATIVITY
Every aspect of our curriculum emphasizes these Four C’s by using cutting-edge technology like the Canvas learning platform, and state-of-the-art teaching techniques to ensure students receive a comprehensive, future-focused education.
Our Team
Founded more than 18 years ago, Oregon Charter Academy understands the critical role of engaged, tech-savvy teachers in online education. Online learning requires educators who understand the most up-to-date instructional techniques, online learning systems, and differentiated learning experiences.
Our team of local Oregon certified instructors excels in responding to the unique demands of virtual classrooms. With support from dedicated administrators, counselors, and other professionals, they create an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
Our Advantages
Oregon Charter Academy meets and exceeds Oregon state academic standards while providing the unique advantages of online charter schools. Our school’s online learning program offers the tools students require at no cost to families and deliver all of the following benefits:
Curated curriculum: Educators carefully adapt their curriculum from purchased materials and Open Educational Resources (OERs), providing an education in line with state academic standards and tailored to individual student needs.
Technology: Powered by Canvas, students have constant access to educational materials, interactive capabilities, and accessible communication with teachers.
Inclusivity: Our experienced educators and advanced learning platform make it possible to accommodate 504s, Individual Education Programs (IEPs), and other unique needs. We’re also proud to offer curriculum for students seeking an Alternative Certificate and those in need of English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.
Flexibility: Students can attend class and complete schoolwork anywhere they have an Internet connection – whether it’s at home, at a friend’s house, in the car, or on a trip.
Focus: All classes, from core curriculum to electives, are focused on developing critical thinking, communication, and comprehension skills.
Help your child prepare for the academic and professional world of the future with a virtual education from Oregon Charter Academy. Enroll your student today, or check out our How it Works page for additional information. Questions? Contact us online, visit our FAQs, or call (503) 897-2272 to speak with a representative.