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1. Provost Academy Welcome to South Carolina’s Premier Virtual High School

2. Are you satisfied? SC has a graduation rate of 50%

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5. Who Should Attend Provost? Students in remote or rural locations with limited course selection Students with health issues Students who have special needs Students who want an accelerated program Students with family obligations, or who have become parents Students involved in competitive sports, art, music, or other activities that require a flexible schedule Students who want to be prepared for a 21st century job market by developing technology skills Students who want the best high school education individualized for them Success Now © 2008 Provost Systems, Inc. All rights reserved

6. Why Should My Child Attend Provost? Variety of teaching modes- live sessions, blogs, podcasts Courses can be adapted to fit your child’s individual needs Flexible schedule- on demand tutoring Daily assessments ensure that the student is academically on track and motivated Weekly meetings with academic advisor Guidance Staff Safer environment- no dealing with classroom issues Prepares your child for college Align with SC state standards and graduation requirements A World Class Education from Your Own Home at your Child’s Pace © 2008 Provost © 2008 Provost Systems, Inc. All rights reserved

7. Provost Academy Next generation, FREE online public school for 9-12. Focus on science and math Technology used to individualize instruction Certified SC teachers and staff Staff available from 8:30a to 4:30p by phone, email, instant message, video conference Family Advisors communicate with students a minimum of once a week 7 © 2008 Provost Systems, Inc. All rights reserved A World Class Education for Every Child in South Carolina

8. Ecology of eAcademy 8 © 2008 Provost Systems, Inc. All rights reserved Grading Standards Teacher Portal Attendance Family Portal Grade XL Assessments Content System Marks Pulse CDS Content Development Benchmarks 2.0 VIRTUAL STUDENT ATT CONNECT

9. Technology to Maximize Learning Laptops and internet reimbursements provided to each student Proprietary Provost eAcademy platform Easy access for students, parents and teacher Automated tracking and performance tracking Pacing guides Downloadable textbooks Communicate with teachers and other families Parents not expected to teach 9 © 2008 Provost Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

10. Student Engagement 10 © 2008 Provost Systems, Inc. All rights reserved Grading Standards Attendance Forums Messaging Attendance Assignments Content Access Grade XL Assessments Content System Marks Pulse CDS Student Portal Content Development Benchmarks 2.0 Grades Forums Content Messaging Interventions Organizations Announcements

12. 7,200 Individual Lessons

13. 105,000 Assessment Items

14. 350,000 Learning Objects

15. Interactive content

17. Real-time analysis

19. State and locally accountableMath Algebra I, II Calculus General Math Geometry Pre-Algebra Pre-Calculus Trigonometry Social Studies American History Macroeconomics Microeconomics US Government World Geography World History Science Astronomy Biology Chemistry Earth Science Environmental Science Technology Science Life Science Natural Disasters Physical Science Physic Science of Computing Sports Science Superstars of Science Languages Chinese I, II French I, II, III, IV German I, II Spanish I, II, III, IV Electives Fitness Health Music Theory Office Applications Life Skills English English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12

20. Engage 12 © 2008 Provost Systems, Inc. All rights reserved 160 Pre-Designed Courses 7,200 Individual Lessons 105,000 Assessment Items 350,000 Learning Objects Aligned to Standards Podcast for each Lesson Discovery Education Quiz per Lesson Need to Know per Lesson Integrated Gradebook Real-time Analysis Automated Attendance Custom PDF Textbook 1 Year 1 Semester

21. Learning Activities Regional community focused events Planned field trips and other activities Virtual field trips Secure online socializing and communications Student forums and blogs 13 © 2008 Provost Systems, Inc. All rights reserved

22. Traditional Teacher 14 © 2008 Provost Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Personal Relationships Planning Content/Assessment Design Assessing Grading Responding Group Instruction Pacing Scheduling Instruction Intervention Individualization Managing : Gradebook Forum Blogs Community Family Relationships Assessing Grading Individual Instruction Role Model Attendance Grade Reporting Individualization Analysis

23. eAcademy Teacher Roles 15 © 2008 Provost Systems, Inc. All rights reserved Cross functional partitioning creates more oversight, accountability and individualization

24. Parent Engagement 16 © 2008 Provost Systems, Inc. All rights reserved Grading Standards Attendance Forums Messaging Grade XL Assessments Content System Marks Pulse CDS Parent Portal Content Development Benchmarks 2.0 Messaging School Announcements View Content (Read Only) View Student Portal (Read Only)

25. How Are We Different? Focus on science and mathematics Higher degree of individualized instruction Using modular curriculum Next generation content system Research supported by the Stanford University School of Education On Demand tutoring Academic Advisor meets weekly Provost provides computer, printer, and up to $20/mo. high speed internet 17 © 2008 Provost Systems, Inc. All rights reserved A World Class Education for Every Child in South Carolina! A World Class Education for Every Child in South Carolina!

26. Seamless 18 © 2008 Provost Systems, Inc. All rights reserved Registration Enrollment Academic Records Course Scheduling Billing & Reporting Standard Alignment Early Warning Announcements Single Sign On Messaging Gradebook Assessments Blogging Content Management Records & Reports Standards & Interventions Instr. & Content Tools Communications & Portal

27. How Do I Enroll? Just go to SC.ProvostAcademy.com to enroll today! Classes Start August 2009 If you prefer to call 888-737-9268 © 2008 Provost Systems, Inc. All rights reserved