Colossal Online
General Questions
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Are classes Live or Asynchronous?
Teachers will have a live class schedule for students to attend. Lessons will be recorded and available for students to view afterward.
2
Is Colossal Academy a private school?
Colossal Academy is a licensed private school with Florida’s Department of Education.
3
Can my child receive a diploma?
Yes, students who complete the required coursework can receive a certified diploma.
5
Can I use my Step Up Scholarship for Colossal Virtual School?
At this time, we are approved for direct pay through EMA portal and the New Hampshire Children’s Scholarship Fund.
6
What is the tuition?
Tuition is $500 a month after the initial $350 enrollment fee.
7
Are you only going up to 10th grade?
No, only in year 1 we will be enrolling students grades 6-10th grade. Next year we plan to include 11th grade and 12th grade by 2026.
8
Is there a set time students have to finish a course?
We recommend 16 weeks per segment. Classes do expire after 1 year from enrollment date.
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Will students have access to teachers?
Yes, teachers will hold office hours that students can pop into as they need to get help on a problem or question they are stuck on.
10
What does Study Hall look like?
Study hall is a study study space that will be monitored but it is a place to ask each other questions and be in community with a little accountability.
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Is enrollment ongoing?
Yes, the enrollment process does take about 2 weeks from start to first day of class. We do accept students on a rolling basis.
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Do I have to be a registered homeschooler?
No, Colossal Academy is a fully licensed private school. You can fully enroll at Colossal Academy, pursue a diploma (or dual enrollment).
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Do you accept scholarships?
Currently, we are approved for direct pay through EMA portal and Class Wallet for Arizona and New Hampshire Children’s Scholarship Fund.
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Will students need to take a standardized test?
All fully enrolled students will take a National Norm Reference Test twice a year to track progress.