Telra Institute Remote Academy
Boundless Learning across North Carolina
Creating advanced learning opportunities is our core mission at Telra Institute. We've been doing it since 2021 for our in-person students in Charlotte, and now our Remote Academy is designed to extend this mission to even more families all across North Carolina. We are bringing the Telra Institute mindset of innovation and excellence to the world of remote learning, and you can participate, tuition-free.
A Human-Centric Online Program
An online curriculum that understands the importance of human connection
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Real teachers on-screen with charisma and passion to inspire young learners
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High production value video captures attention, designed like the content students consume outside of school
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Based in cognitive science - Short direct instruction lessons followed by interactive activities & retrieval practice to validate and cement learning
Personalization built for Acceleration
Advanced learning for everyone
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Your individual readiness, not your age, determines the courses & grade level you qualify for
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Advance through multiple levels each year if you are motivated. Teachers set a recommended pace, but ultimately each student follows their own trajectory at Telra
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Earn high school credit in middle school, and even college credit with AP offerings & more
Course library of over 65 options, and growing
English courses 🞗 ELA 6th 🞗 ELA 7th 🞗 ELA 8th 🞗 English 1 🞗 English 2 🞗 English 3 🞗 English 4 🞗 College Writing 🞗 AP English Language & Composition
World Languages 🞗 Spanish 1 🞗 Spanish 2 🞗 Spanish 3 🞗 French 1 🞗 French 2 🞗 AP French Language & Culture 🞗 ASL 1
Mathematics courses 🞗 Math 6th 🞗 Math 7th 🞗 Math 8th 🞗 Integrated Math 1 🞗 Integrated Math 2 🞗 Integrated Math 3 🞗 Advanced Math & Trigonometry 🞗 AP Statistics 🞗 Pre Calculus 🞗 Algebra 1 🞗 Geometry 🞗 Algebra 2
Arts courses 🞗 Introduction to Art 🞗 Drawing 🞗 Photography 🞗 Art History 🞗 Music Production / Digital Media 🞗 AP Music Theory 🞗 AP Art History
Science courses 🞗 Earth & Space Science 🞗 Life Science 🞗 Physical Science 🞗 Environmental Science 🞗 Biology 🞗 Chemistry 🞗 Physics
Elective courses 🞗 Intro to Communication & Speech 🞗 Online Learning & Digital Citizenship 🞗 Strategies for Academic Success 🞗 Cryptocurrency 🞗 Financial Literacy 1 🞗 Financial Literacy 2 🞗 Intro to Engineering 🞗 Intro to Computer Science 🞗 Intro to NFTs 🞗 Senior Seminar
Social Science courses 🞗 Ancient World History 🞗 World Cultures & Geography 🞗 US History 🞗 World History 🞗 US Government & Politics 🞗 Economics 🞗 Philosophy 🞗 AP US Government & Politics 🞗 AP Psychology
Health & PE courses 🞗 Health 🞗 Physical Education 1 🞗 Physical Education 2
Looking for coursework beyond what you see here? Reach out! We're always building and may be able to accommodate.
Flexibility for Modern Families and Busy Kids
School that works on your time
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Asynchronous learning so students can log in anytime and balance school with personal commitments, sports, arts, & family
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Platform agnostic so you can learn from your laptop, tablet, or phone
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Extended calendar so students have more time to complete courses if needed, or take days off and still not feel rushed
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24-7 real-time feedback from AI, backed by online technical & instructional support from humans
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Multilingual-friendly with many courses available in Russian, Arabic, Spanish, and Ukrainian
Homeschool-friendly
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Part-time enrollment available (at least 2 courses per semester)
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Earn credits recognized at all public schools in NC
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Show proficiency on NC standardized exams
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Build a broader transcript for college applications
Embracing the Telra community
Telra Institute has a relentless focus on building the advanced learning community in NC
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Participate in Telra extracurriculars, sports, competitions, field trips, and social events as your interest and location allow
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Build friendships among peers who share a passion for advanced learning
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Priority transfer rights if you decide to join the in-person school in Charlotte or future locations throughout NC
Academic competitions
Sports
Field trips
Academic competitions
Is remote learning right for you?
Characteristics for success: focus, discipline, independence, and techno-fluency
Remote students....
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...must be able to maintain focus on the teacher and learning materials.
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...must have the discipline to use their technology for schoolwork and avoid the potential distractions of an internet-connected device and of their physical remote environment.
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...need to be self-directed and resourceful to take ownership of their learning and any hurdles that might arise.
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...should have basic familiarity with technology to optimize learning conditions, address minor troubleshooting issues, and type effectively for chat communication.
Contact and FAQ
Need to know more?
Have questions? Want to chat?
Connect with us at: RemoteAcademy@telra.org
Your inquiry matters. You'll actually get a response from the school leadership.
FAQs
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Why are you doing this? Because we're not just a school; we're a movement. At Telra, we believe young people can go farther, faster, than the establishment believes. And we don't think bureaucracy or inertia should hold any student back from realizing their potential. We may be just a scrappy upstart, but our ambition is to bring excellent instruction and unbounded education to students everywhere. And did we mention it's tuition-free?
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Can students join at any time? Yes! However, it works best if you join within the first 30 days of the school year (which begins Oct 3, 2025). This way, students can work at a very reasonable pace and still complete their course content by year end.
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What if students need more time to complete a course? That's fine. It's more important to work at a pace where you can learn the content than to finish on a prescribed time table. At Telra, students follow their own trajectories through the curriculum - sometimes faster, other times slower.
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How is attendance tracked? Students need to log in and perform some action in the online platform each day to be counted as present.
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Can students attend part-time? Yes! See more.
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Are there in-person requirements? Only for required testing like End-of-Grade and End-of-Course exams. Students would need to travel to our Charlotte location ~once per year, but we are exploring having testing centers in other cities if there is a concentration of students.
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Can students transfer to the in-person program later? Yes! Remote Academy students have priority transfer rights. Remote students in good standing can transfer to the in-person program if space is available (without needing to participate in the in-person enrollment lottery). Because the curricula are different, additional placement testing is required.
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What kind of device or technology is required? You will need a solid internet connection and a laptop/desktop. Many lessons can be accessed on a tablet or phone, but you may need a keyboard for some longer responses. A microphone/camera is also recommended so that you can video chat with Telra teachers during check-ins.
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Where will this go in the future? We're actively exploring options to expand our program to support younger students in K-4, older students through some even more advanced remote learning options, possible physical expansion, and some other out-of-the box ideas too early to even hint at. Early adopters will get to join us on this rocketship.
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Sounds intriguing, but what if it doesn't work for us? Remote learning isn't for everyone, but if you've been turned off from app-based virtual school before, we are offering something different. Middle and high school students tire quickly of cartoon characters on screen and they speedrun through boring lessons. Our platform is different, because we leverage the human connection. Give us a try for 30 days, and see if the engagement is there. (You might even start part-time and switch to full-time once you see how it's working for you.)