Already Have Transcripts?
Great — we’ll use them! Our admissions team will translate transcripts into Pinnacle’s credit system, review for academic alignment, and reach out with recommendations if anything is unclear.
Pathway Planning
Once we understand your learner, we develop a personalized Academic Journey Plan. This includes:
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Suggested course placement or grade level
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Language of instruction preferences (English, bilingual, or native language track)
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Electives and enrichment recommendations
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Optional support services (e.g., mentorship, executive function coaching)
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Long-term goals such as college, career, or creative ambitions
Academic Records Review
We evaluate previous report cards, standardized test scores (if available), and teacher comments to gain insight into your child’s educational history.
Live Placement Interviews
You’ll meet with a member of our academic team who will explore your child’s academic habits, confidence levels, subject strengths, and personal interests. This also helps us assess emotional readiness and learning style.
Diagnostic Assessments
Students take placement assessments in math and English — not to gatekeep, but to guide. These adaptive assessments help us match students to the right level, whether they need additional support or are ready for more challenge.
Language & ESL Evaluation
For families choosing non-English instruction or bilingual pathways, we assess both native language fluency and English literacy to determine ESL support needs or ideal program structure.
Acceleration or Support Needs
We offer personalized pathways for:
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Advanced and gifted learners
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Credit recovery and academic support
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STEM-focused or project-based learners
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Neurodiverse students with specific learning profiles
If your child qualifies for advanced placement, subject acceleration, or additional coaching, we’ll build that into their plan.
What We Consider in Placement
We take a holistic, student-centered approach to ensure learners are placed where they can thrive. Our process includes:
Finding the Right Fit
Every student’s journey is unique. We make sure their starting point is too.
At Pinnacle Academy, placement isn’t just about age or transcripts — it’s about understanding the whole learner: their strengths, challenges, language background, pace, passions, and goals. Whether your child is transitioning from a traditional school or entering online education for the first time, our team works closely with your family to identify the best-fit pathway — academically and personally.
