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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 graduation. CMA has the distinction of being the only accredited distance learning school to have InterAct! Ô for group discussion and interaction with peers. InterAct! Ô is an advanced technology system that allows Mentors to conduct scheduled weekly online classes for all full-time students. InterAct! Ô provides ample opportunity for the students to learn and exchange ideas, to practice communication skills, and to get to know each other and their mentor in real time. It also provides opportunities for each student to prepare and present lessons or projects. CMA fosters an essential component of the learning process; parent involvement. We expect a commitment from students and parents to accept responsibility for learning outcomes. Students are empowered to learn at their own pace, so they must take responsibility for setting and maintaining appropriate study habits and schedules. Parents must take an active part, monitoring daily progress and giving encouragement and support when needed. CMA provides a rich and diverse education to its students and their families through an optional, extra-cost program called CMA AdventuresÔ, where students travel to important historic sites and exotic locations around the world. This program is designed to develop student awareness of cultural diversity and to introduce real-life experiences into the curriculum.