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Welcome to Athens Renaissance School

Learning reimagined.

Athens Renaissance School is a K-12 blended student-centered school offering personalized educational options for students in Athens and across the Tennessee Valley. An innovative program of Athens City Schools, Athens Renaissance uses a progressive education model to provide your child with the best education possible. Blended schooling meets the demands of today's digital learners through individualized instruction that moves beyond four walls and a clock. Students have more options than ever when it comes to how and where to meet their educational needs.

Athens Renaissance School uses a variety of customizable curricula developed by some of the best minds in education. These rigorous, content-rich academic programs meet or exceed state standards across all subject areas. Students demonstrate their knowledge and skills through state standardized tests.

As a student at Athens Renaissance, you are partnering with a team of knowledgeable and experienced educators dedicated to supporting students and parents on their pathway to success. Highly qualified teachers work to monitor student progress and content mastery while providing professional insight, instruction and support. Our administrative staff is committed to the success of every student.

We know that choosing the best learning experience for your child is an important decision. We encourage you to learn more about our program and how it can benefit your child. Our dedicated staff is here to assist you as you go through this exciting endeavor. On behalf of everyone at Athens Renaissance School, welcome to the beginning of an educational journey that is education reimagined.

Same standards, different delivery.

Athens Renaissance students pursue the same rigorous curriculum as any Alabama public school student. However, the delivery of that curriculum is packaged in a flexible, customized format. While the delivery is customized, the quality is consistent. Certified, experienced administrators and teachers are committed to excellence, just like any brick-and-mortar school. ARS delivers flexibility without compromising integrity.

ARS offers a structured and challenging program designed to prepare students for college and career goals. Each student's coursework is designed to prepare them to accomplish their specific academic and personal goals. The individual curriculum plan is designed collaboratively around the particular interests of each student, and it strives to enable each student to realize his or her potential. The plan is at the center of each student's success.

Our Mission

Athens Renaissance School cultivates educational experiences by meeting students' needs through a blended approach to project based learning. We collaborate with a community of stakeholder and students to prepare them to thrive in a global society.

A Renaissance in Education

renaissance (n.) - renewal, rebirth, awakening

The learning experience at Athens Renaissance is nothing short of an awakening in education. In today's world, student and family needs and demands are more differentiated than ever before.

Your child's needs are unique. Why should your educational options be any different?

We have developed a program for children in grades K-12 that delivers an exceptional learning experience tailored to fit your family's specific needs and values. It's your child's education, your way.

Why Athens Renaissance School?

Why families choose Athens Renaissance School.

Exceptional, individualized curriculum that covers core subject areas and beyond. Based on decades of educational research, this curriculum packages, high-quality lessons with mastery-based assessments that ensure students achieve success at each and every level.
High-quality education that enables a learning experience that is individualized for each student.
Online planning and assessment tools, resources and hands-on materials ranging from textbooks to microscopes, from rocks and dirt to beautifully illustrated classic children's stories and much more.
Opportunities to earn accredited diploma through Athens Renaissance School.
Individualized instruction by highly qualified teachers with tutorials and supplemental learning aids to assist each student in meeting their goals.
Access to instruction 24 hours a day, seven days a week from virtually any place a computer will take them. Question on a lesson? Both parents and students have access to teachers through email, web-conferencing and in person at the Athens Renaissance School.
Support provided by assigned mentors who directly monitor the engagement and academic progress of the student.
Exploration of careers and hands-on learning provided to high school students throug a rich assortment of career and technical education classes.

What is Blended Learning?

Understanding Blended Learning

Put simply, blended learning is exactly as it sounds. It is the practice of using both online and in-person learning experiences when teaching students, in which the online and in-person experiences parallel and complement one another.

In a blended course, students might attend a class taught by a teacher in a traditional classroom setting while also independently completing online components of the course outside the classroom. In this case, in-class time may be either replaced or supplemented by online learning experiences, and students would learn about the same topics online as they do in class.

Athens Renaissance students are able to take the majority of school coursework online with academic support provided on-site at the school. Students can study independently with the full confidence of knowing there is caring, conscientious academic support available as needed. The student support staff is a dedicated, hardworking team of professional school educators and mentors. The ARS family welcomes questions and concerns. The support staff has one sole purpose: to ensure students are achieving the learning objectives for each course while making smooth progress toward graduation.

ARS students can access coursework from anywhere, at any time, with valuable face-to-face support available. For high school students, the personalized learning plan can be developed with the option to simultaneously take courses at Calhoun Community College, the University of North Alabama Early College, or any other college or career training center.

Students have the opportunity to participate in a Leadership Seminar and Field Experiences to empower them for life challenges and equip them with the necessary skills for meeting them. Some of these include communication, listening, and teamwork skills. Character skills such as integrity, work ethic, good judgement, maintaining a positive demeanor, and adaptability are developed. The focus is on the student's individual strengths, gifts, learning styles, college and career goals, and contributions to the community.

Is It for Me?

Athens Renaissance School is a great fit for students who:

Are motivated to chart their own path to the future
Want to be a part of an inclusive, welcoming community
Are open to working independently and in partnership with others
Like the ability to learn from home or in various locations
Want a rigorous academic curriculum to prepare for college

Athens Renaissance School works well for families who can:

Dedicate time to keep the student motivated throughout the day
Provided ongoing guidance and encouragement
Help monitor student comprehension and progress
Organize and structure the learning day
Maintain regular contact with their child's teachers
Encourage their students to interact with others through field trips, clubs, and community activities

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