High School Students Can Now Take Computer Aided Design, Entrepreneurship, Web Design,  Flash Animation and Other Courses Online

SEATTLE — January 7, 2010 — Giant Campus, the nationally recognized leader in innovative technology education programs for youth and adults, today announced Giant Campus Academy, an online school offering technology and business courses to high school-aged students around the world. Giant Campus Academy classes help students explore degree and job interests in preparation for college and careers in the global economy. Giant Campus courses allow students to supplement  their public, private or home school coursework with cutting-edge technology classes, including Game Design, Digital Photography and Graphics, 3D Art – Modeling and more.

Spring classes begin February 22, 2010 and run 18 weeks, following a student’s normal school schedule. The fee for each class is $375. Enrollment is open now and closes February 17, 2010.

“A large number of high school students don’t find that their elective courses align with their college or future career interests,” said James Peters, Head of School, Giant Campus Academy. “Giant Campus Academy was created to provide these students with coursework on high tech subjects they wouldn’t normally have access to in a typical high school setting. We are excited to be offering courses online that will help students kick-start their higher education and professional goals.”
Giant Campus Academy provides students with personalized instruction from certificated teachers in a community of like-minded students – all with the flexibility and convenience of online instruction. Students who successfully complete their course receive a Certificate of Completion to augment their high school portfolio. The class schedule for spring 2010 includes:

• Computer Literacy 1
• Game Design 1
• Digital Photography and Graphics
• 3D Art 1 – Modeling
• Flash Animation
• Web Design
• Introduction to C++ Programming
• Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship 1

Giant Campus Academy elective courses are designed to meet each student’s academic goals, individual learning styles and busy schedules. The online school enables high school students to prepare for graduation, college entrance or a 21st-century career.

“Our classes are centered around developing valuable and high-demand technology skills in preparation for careers in a global economy,” said Pete Findley, CEO of Giant Campus. “Our students work on authentic projects designed by experts in the field. No other online school offers Giant Campus Academy’s level of real-world curriculum and quality of instruction.”

In the past year, Giant Campus’ certificated teachers have provided instruction to more than 3,500 online high school students in 34 states. Giant Campus Academy is an extension of Giant Campus’ leading national education programs, including Giant Campus of Washington, a tuition-free, accredited online school for Washington state high school students. More state-based online schools will be available to students in 2010 and beyond.

Students and parents interested in Giant Campus Academy can go to www.giantcampusacademy.com or call 888-904-2267.