Paradise eLearning Charter School

About Us

About Our School

Paradise eLearning Charter School is an independent study program located on the Paradise High School campus.

Flexible Hours

Students access online classes and course content 24/7 from any location with an internet connection. Individualized, independent study instruction and assessment are provided online or on campus by credentialed teachers.

Loaner Laptops

All enrolled students may check out "loaner" laptop computers , to enable them to use the online curriculum resources while away from the school site.

Open Lab on Campus

Paradise eLearning Charter School students are welcome to attend Open Lab sessions five days a week on the PHS campus. Students may access courses, do quiet study or receive direct help from teachers.

Teacher Interaction

Each eLearning Charter School student has direct interaction with a credentialed teacher who:

makes assignments and activities to reinforce the content of daily online lessons
reviews student work for quality, accuracy, and understanding
encourages student to maintain progress in online coursework
accesses student's online academic records (including daily lessons and assessments)
communicates with students and parents (or other responsible adult) on a regular basis and at teacher conferences
grades student work, awards credits and delivers report cards
is available daily via phone, Elluminate Live! online collaboration, instant message or email when students (or adults) have questions

Open to Students in Butte & Surrounding Counties

Paradise eLearning Charter School is open to any students in grades 9-12 who reside in Butte County or nearby surrounding counties -- Colusa, Glenn, Plumas, Sutter, Tehama and Yuba. Priority enrollment is reserved for Paradise area students.

Extras Available at PHS

Paradise eLearning Charter School students may participate in classes and activities at Paradise High School including:

Electives and some specialized classes

Field Trips

eLearning Charter School students participate in field trips, such as:

at CSU, Chico's Laxson Auditorium
Butte College fall and spring campus tours and individual department presentations
Outdoor activities, including field trips to Paradise on Ice , the new outdoor ice rink
Monthly field trips with the Journalism Project, a county-wide high school newspaper, funded by Butte County Office of Education and supported by CSU, Chico and the Chico Enterprise-Record