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Other Views: State must rein in medical marijuana ... Judge denies motion to suppress evidence in Rogue River serial murder case ... Guest Opinion: Return to clearcutting is wrong approach for counties ... Other Views: State must rein in medical marijuana ... Judge denies motion to suppress evidence in Rogue River serial murder case ... Logos charter school beats expectations New model of flexible education helps drive enrollment at Medford charter school When Michelle Vickoren heard Medford's Logos Public Charter School would send a teacher each week to her home in Grants Pass to help her homeschool her 6-year-old daughter, she couldn't refuse. Comment By PARIS ACHEN MailTribune.com By PARIS ACHEN Posted Oct. 11, 2010 at 12:01 AM Updated Oct 11, 2010 at 8:18 AM By PARIS ACHEN Posted Oct. 11, 2010 at 12:01 AM Updated Oct 11, 2010 at 8:18 AM » Social News When Michelle Vickoren heard Medford's Logos Public Charter School would send a teacher each week to her home in Grants Pass to help her homeschool her 6-year-old daughter, she couldn't refuse. "I wanted to homeschool my daughter, but rather than doing everything by myself, I figured out I could have all the knowledge and research already done for me and teacher support," Vickoren says. Only one month into its first year, Logos, at 400 Earhart St., already has brought in more than 300 students in K-12, about 40 percent of whom come from outside the charter school's sponsoring school district, Medford. The school is capped at 300 students for its first year under a contract with the Medford district, but next year enrollment could double because the hunger for the school's individualized services is so great, says Principal Joe VonDoloski. Students receive individual attention from a teacher for an hour each week. Teachers are itinerant, traveling from home to home to assess, guide and keep students on track based on their skills and learning style. "How many times do you get to sit down with a teacher for an hour?" VonDoloski asks. "We do that every week." Students also have a choice of taking on-site classes on Earhart, online classes, college classes or coursework conducted solely at home. "You can have any class you want," he said. "Nothing is off the table." Classes and curriculum are customized to the individual student's learning style, interest and family schedule. Fifth-grader Karena Otis, of Medford, takes a mix of on-site classes in science and writing and at-home coursework in math, history and writing. Otis, who attended a public school in Grants Pass until the second grade, says she didn't receive enough one-on-one attention from teachers in public school, so her parents decided to homeschool her. She says she loves being able to combine homeschooling with regular classes at Logos, which has given her the opportunity to make new friends. "This is the first year I've ever liked school," she says. Despite the flexibility of the school program, Logos students are bound to the same accountability as other public school students. They are required to take the annual state assessment in reading, math, science and writing and show their ability to meet state standards, says teacher Chris VanNess. Logos 11th-grader Hannah Treadway, of Central Point, and her twin sister, Sarah, say they appreciate being able to choose classes that fit their career aspirations. For instance, Hannah, who wants to be a teacher and has studied three years of Spanish, is working as a teacher's aide in an on-site Introduction to Spanish class. "We were so in love with the idea," VonDoloski said. "We knew it was a need. There would be a demand. The vision was created. It was just getting others to buy into the vision. I think we did that." There are about 2,000 registered homeschoolers in Jackson County, and Logos founders counted on drawing at least 10 percent of them the first year. VonDoloski says he recalls Medford schools Superintendent Phil Long telling him he'd be happy if the school would draw 150 students. "I thought there would be 300," VonDoloski says. "I'm optimistic." Reach reporter Paris Achen at 541-776-4459 or e-mail [email protected]. 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