The Clio School District is reaching out to at-risk -students with the launch an all virtual classroom.

Administrators are searching for students to sign up for the program who meet the criteria.

Classes anytime anywhere and its all internet based, it’s called the Clio Global Academy.

“The student is called a researcher and they get an I Mac computer, a desk top I Mac, and a digital camera those are there tools they use them at home,” said Beth Rayl, Asst. Supt Curriculum & Instruction, Clio School District.

With the click of a mouse, high school students will be able to learn traditional lessons in a non traditional fashion.

Through grant money awarded by the government, the Clio School District, is one of four districts in Michigan, offering tuition-free cyber learning classes.

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Outlasting 8,000 competitors in a year-and-one-half online talent search conducted by the Miley Cyrus fan club organization, the Plum singer-songwriter has emerged victorious in the “Are You A Superstar” contest.

She wins a record contract through the Cyrus organization and vocal coaching from Cyrus.

Colalella, whose first single could be released within eight weeks, was 15 when the contest began. She turns 17 in April.

“I’m ecstatic. I started crying when I found out. The whole thing is completely surreal to me, and it is all starting to sink in. I’m so blessed to be in this situation,” she says. “The journey was extremely long, stressful and tiring, but a complete thrill. I have met an amazing group of people from all over the world that have been extremely supportive of me.”

An estimated 250,000-plus votes were cast in the final round of video performances, for which balloting ended Sunday. Colalella sang a song she penned, the aptly titled, “Storybook Endings.”

“This is an overwhelming success for Amy. Over the course of the last four or five rounds, she was among the top in every single one. That was quite amazing,” says Jason Gluck, director of digital media for the Miley Cyrus organization, in announcing Colalella’s win Wednesday night.

He calls her vocal talent “extraordinary.”

“Every week, people from around the world watched in anticipation of Amy’s vocal displays,” Gluck says. “Each week she got stronger, putting her own spin on some great songs by truly wonderful vocalists, and held her own.”

The public connected to that, he says. “She earned the respect of her peers as a true artist, one with both musical and vocal talent.”

Colalella, a former Plum High School student, now a junior in Pennsylvania Cyber School, says she always has been the girl that sings in the shower and on car rides. “So this is an amazing experience for me,” she says.

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As a new state-authorized public online school, Provost Academy Colorado is free of charge to residents of Colorado. 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.

Provost Academy Colorado offers more than 100 highly engaging online classes, including A.P. and honors courses with a particular emphasis on high demand subjects, such as science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The school also provides students free computers and internet access while they are enrolled in the school.

“Colorado high school students deserve alternative high-quality educational opportunities that get them to graduation, whether they are an overachieving student seeking a greater challenge, an underperforming student needing remediation or a student balancing school with work, sports, health or other of life’s challenges,” said Jeffrey Popiel, President & CEO of Geotech Environmental Equipment in Denver and chairman of the Provost Academy Colorado board. “Provost Academy’s pro-learning, pro-student, pro-success focus will help all of these students achieve their goals.”

In contrast to other online learning programs, Provost Academy Colorado uses a proprietary modular curriculum design, developed with Dr. Paul Kim, Assistant Dean of Stanford University’s School of Education. Courses can be customized to fit a student’s individual needs, with content based on testing and discussions with academic advisors and instructors. Further, parents and students can easily monitor learning progress, assignments, and grades at a glance on their own personal home page. For those needing additional help, Provost Academy also offers on-demand tutors that keep students on track and on pace for progress.

“Online learning goes beyond the computer and the internet connection to bring students, parents and educators together in a community that is focused to drive academic success,” said Jeff Wahl, President & CEO of EdisonLearning. “Our organization has been a leader in new and innovative approaches to learning, and we welcome the opportunity to provide parents a new choice for their children’s educational future at Provost Academy Colorado.”