94 Percent Club Reinforces Importance of School Attendance

As the new school year approaches, Nexus Academy of Royal Oak, a tuition-free, public “blended” learning school for students in grades 9-12, is introducing the 94 Percent Club as an incentive for students to strive for near perfect attendance for their on-site and virtual classes.

The program is being introduced to promote the importance of attendance for students. Research suggests that students who attend and participate in the classroom, traditional or virtual, 94 percent of the time or more tend to be most successful.

In order to become a member of the club, students must have 94 percent attendance for both their onsite classes and virtual classes. To reward these students, the school will allow members to take time on Fridays to watch a movie together as well as being treated to a trip to Cedar Point to build school pride and relationships with one another. Based on an up-to-date average, students can be added to the group any time during the academic year.

Nexus Academy of Royal Oak is redefining high school for 21st Century learners by offering a uniquely designed physical campus where teachers interact with students both online and on-site. The students spend four hours a day four days a week in a brick-and-mortar school, with students conducting the rest of their learning at their own pace online.

Families and students seeking more information about enrollment can visit http://www.nexusacademyschool.com, call 248-593-8440, or register to attend free online Information Sessions hosted by school officials each month. Enrollment for the 2014-15 school year will be open until school capacity is reached.