Christa McAuliffe Academy (CMA) is a K-12 private school organized as a non-profit, 501(c) (3) corporation. CMA emphasizes individualized instruction using computer courseware delivered over the internet. Student success is measured by demonstrating competence at 80% or better in each subject at every level. Each student determines his/her own pace and learning style but mastery of each lesson is required to progress. CMA contracts with certified teachers who we refer to as Mentors. They provide academic assistance, counseling, guidance, encouragement, assessment, and caring support to students. An important aspect of this system is that students pick their own mentor. As a result, close professional relationships are formed, often extending all the way through high school
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