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Bozeman School District gets green light for its online charter school; will become first public charter school

May 26, 2021 /

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The online charter school grew out of the success and interest in the district’s online-only K-8 option, which it launched at the start of the school year to accommodate families with COVID-19 concerns.

While charter programs like the Bridger Charter Academy are connected to a more traditional public school, the Bozeman Online Charter School will be a stand-alone entity, said Cale VanVelkinburgh, principal of the BOCS.

The charter school is set up to be a combination of remote learning and in-person support. Students will have flexible scheduling, with outdoor and community-based learning opportunities.