The three attend high school online through a public charter school called Provost Academy. The sisters say it’s every bit as challenging as regular high school, it’s just easier to fit into their busy schedule.

It’s a sentiment shared by those who run the school.

“We remove the barrier of time,” explained Provost Academy’s Executive Director Darrell Johnson.

He says may students who need the non-traditional setting find it a better fit.

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MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Students looking for something other than the traditional high school experience are turning their attention to a new online school to earn their diplomas.

Provost Academy South Carolina continues to enroll students in its free, online public high school through a series of open house events across the state. Provost Academy officials announced they will be in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday to speak to prospective students across the Grand Strand.

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COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 10 /PRNewswire/ — Provost Academy will host a Back-to-School Bash featuring musician and South Carolina native Eddie Bush on Saturday, August 14 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Riverfront Park in Columbia, S.C. This family friendly event will feature a musical performance by singer/songwriter Eddie Bush, as well as a variety of games, ice cream and a picnic with the Provost Academy staff. During the event, guests can learn more about Provost Academy and receive information on the school. The event is free and open-to-the-public.

Provost Academy South Carolina is a state-authorized public online school that is free of charge to residents of South Carolina, and offers high school students the public school choice of an engaging, adaptable and quality online learning experience. Students work toward their regular public high school diploma – recognized by colleges and employers – as they would in a traditional school, but in the convenient, safe environment of their own home through computer-based educational programs.

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MYRTLE BEACH – Provost Academy South Carolina, a free online public high school, will host an Open House Tuesday, August 10 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chapin Memorial Library in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

During the event, Provost Academy South Carolina advisors and administrators will be on hand to meet with parents and students and provide information about this innovative education choice now available to all residents of South Carolina.

Parents and prospective students will also have the opportunity to experience the virtual classroom, visit the parent ambassador booth, win prizes and enroll for the fall semester.

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Washington’s mother, Alice Peterson, said she knew her daughter was headed down the wrong path.

“I might have been in jail and she might have been in the funeral home somewhere,” Peterson said.

Instead, the cousins heard about Provost Academy, a free public online high school for South Carolina residents. They meet at Refuge Outreach Ministry in Lake City to take their lessons.

“It’s all around the kids’ needs and maybe schools should have been doing that for a long time,” Provost Academy Executive Director Darrell Johnson said. “Our school is very student-centered. It’s all about the kids and success. We don’t allow them to fail, either.”

Students spend an average of six hours a day working on their classes.

Graham said her online classes are harder than classes she was taking at public school.

“You’re by yourself and there is no one beside you; it’s basically you’re on your own,” she said.

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DARLINGTON, SC (WMBF) – Students looking to break the mold of the traditional high school experience are turning to their computers for a new, tech-savvy way to earn their high school diploma.

Provost Academy South Carolina is now enrolling students in its state-authorized public online school program, which comes free of charge to South Carolina residents.

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Provost Academy South Carolina, a free online public high school, will host an Open House Tuesday, July 13 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Darlington Library in Darlington, S.C.

During the event, Provost Academy South Carolina community outreach director Josh Brickey will be on hand to meet with parents and students and provide information about this innovative education choice now available to all residents of South Carolina. Parents and prospective students will also have the opportunity to experience the virtual classroom, visit the parent ambassador booth, win prizes and enroll for the fall semester.

Provost Academy South Carolina is a state-authorized public online school that is free of charge to residents of South Carolina, and offers high school students the public school choice of an engaging, adaptable and quality online learning experience. Students work toward their regular public high school diploma – recognized by colleges and employers – as they would in a traditional school, but in the convenient, safe environment of their own home through computer-based educational programs.

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