Affiliations

Online Learning and Academic Standards

At Olympus High School, we are not only provisionally accredited, but we are also proud to be affiliated with several organizations focused on online learning and academic standards.

Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)

www.mcrel.org

The development of Olympus High School courses was informed by and aligned to McREL's academic content standards and benchmarks for grades 9-12. McREL standards detail the content and benchmarks that should be incorporated into curriculum—in other words, what students should learn by certain points in their education. The standards are created by Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL), a nonprofit organization established to bridge the gap between research and practice. McREL works with educators to review, revise, or develop new standards; prioritize standards to ensure balanced and realistic curricula; design classroom activities and assessments aligned with standards; and integrate performance standards into classroom instruction.

North American Council on Online Learning

www.nacol.org

Olympus High School is a member of the North American Council on Online Learning. This non-profit organization increases educational opportunities and enhances learning by providing collegial expertise and leadership in K-12 online teaching and learning.

Northwest Association of Accredited Schools

www.northwestaccreditation.org

Olympus High School has received provisional accreditation from the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS).