SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes have partnered with ADVANTAGES School International to provide online education for Quakes Academy and Earthquakes II players. The partnership will focus on helping Quakes student-athletes attain quality high school education in a flexible manner and preparing them for to pursue further educational pursuits.
“We are honored to be partners with the San Jose Earthquakes and their Academy and Earthquakes II players,” said Advantages Digital Learning Solutions CEO Pam Dion. “Providing academic solutions that accommodate the rigorous training and tournament schedules of these athletes without any compromise to high quality education, is core to our corporate mission. We are grateful for the opportunity to work together in supporting this MLS team, their students and the families associated with this prestigious program.”
With ADVANTAGES, classes are controlled and organized around team travel schedules. Having the ability to create the school calendar and pause assignments helps prevent schoolwork from building up during busy tournaments.
“Our collaboration aims to offer an alternative approach to learning for our Academy and Earthquakes II players,” said Earthquakes Manager of Player Wellness Melissa Sousa. “Enabling them to allocate more time to their on-field training and gym sessions, which can often be restricted by the demands of a traditional brick and mortar school. By providing our players the flexibility to access their educational materials anytime and from anywhere, we empower them to pursue their athletic ambitions without compromising their academic success.”
About ADVANTAGES School International:
ADVANTAGES School International is a fully accredited k-12 school that offers comprehensive, turnkey digital learning solutions to students and schools both domestically and abroad. ADVANTAGES School International is fully accredited by Cognia (Formally AdvancEd), has full NCAA approved coursework, and is registered with the College Board. Our program is delivered by our own proprietary management system that encompasses all student information, learning and management systems in a single platform to ensure seamless user experiences for our students, teachers and parents. For more information, check out info@ADVANTAGES-DLS.com or call +1 (866) 984-3384.
