How Online High School Works
High School Student Supply List
2024–2025 High School Supply List (Recommendations for CODCA)
- Small dry erase board with markers and an eraser
- Writing supplies: Pencils, pens, and markers
- Paper essentials: Notebooks, lined filler paper, notecards, and sticky notes
- Printer paper
- A reliable computer with a working webcam and microphone
- Stable internet access and a backup plan if the internet goes down (such as a local library or coffee shop)
- A dedicated workspace (desk or table) in a distraction-free area
Expectations For Completing Schoolwork
At Destinations Career Academy of Colorado (Destinations), student learning and academic growth are paramount. While we offer a level of flexibility, we recognize the importance of classroom pacing and the need for students to complete their work based on set due dates.
Destinations high school uses a semester-based approach where students are required to earn a passing grade of 60% or above on their assignments and online lessons. Due dates are assigned to lessons to encourage consistent, steady progress for academic success.
Teachers provide group instruction through online synchronous sessions called Class Connects. Students are expected to attend Class Connects, which vary by subject and are scheduled by their teachers. Attending these sessions, along with completing coursework, will help students be successful.
Attendance
Attendance is logged Monday through Friday during a typical school week. But academic progress can also be achieved during the weekends. High school students are expected to spend six hours per course per week. A student who takes five courses and spends 6 hours per week on each one is devoting approximately 30 hours per week to their course work.
Report Your Child’s Absence
Absence forms
Stay informed!
Email is the primary form of communication between the school and families. Learning Coaches and students are required to check and respond to emails on a daily basis.
Assessments
Our testing is purposeful and meaningful, and drives our instructional practices to best serve the individual needs of your child.
State Testing
Destinations students must comply with all Colorado-mandated testing requirements.