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Founded in 2002, Options Schools are free, public charter schools serving grade 6-12 students in all 92 counties in the state of Indiana. With a high-quality, individualized approach to education, Options Schools specializes in providing students with an inclusive environment, unparalleled support, and a student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. Options serves students through multiple in-person programs and a fully-virtual program.

Are there any certifications, awards, or media recognition for the business? Please include certifications that may seem obvious, like certification from the board of health for restaurants.

Options Schools is accredited by the Indiana Department of Education. In Sept. 2024, Options was presented with an award for Excellence in Community Collaboration from the Indiana Department of Education.

How many employees does the business have? Are there any special employees that have a unique story? Are there any employees who have been with the company a particularly long time?

118 employees

In your own words, please write a paragraph about how the owner or partners got interested in starting this business. Is the owner the first person in their family to own a business? Did they have a career before starting this business? Were there any specific challenges they faced in opening or keeping the business open?

Prior to becoming one of the first five charter schools in the state of Indiana in 2002, Options served as an alternative program for Carmel Clay Schools students in search of a individualized approach to education.

Tell a story about a great customer experience.

This quote from a 2024 Options Graduate says it all… “Options was the best thing that ever happened to my academic career. I never planned to graduate high school and when I transferred to Options during my senior year I felt like it wasn’t just a school. The teachers and staff treat each student as if they were a part of their own family and it helps kids in more than just academic ways and really brings out everybody’s each unique personality and really gives everybody room to be themselves, judgement free, and just really figure out where they want to go in life.”

Explain why a customer should consider your business instead of going to a competitor.

With a high-quality, individualized approach to education, Options Schools specializes in providing students with an inclusive environment, unparalleled support, and a student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1.

What extra services do you offer that people might not know about? For example, restaurants might offer catering and Car Washes might offer shampooing of seats and carpet.

At Options Schools, our team is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our middle and high school students throughout the state of Indiana. We provide comprehensive support and resources to ensure their academic, social and emotional success. We strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all students through personalized assistance and a commitment to equity.

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