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Welcome to Internet Academy
Online K-12 Public Education Since 1996
Live Zooms. Asynchronous Lessons. Rigorous Learning.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Attending school every day is a great opportunity to support learning & the growth of the whole child.
High School Planning Nights 2025
Eighth grade scholars and families, attend an upcoming High School Planning Night to learn about course offerings and what to expect in high school.
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What We Offer
SYNCHRONOUS: LIVE ZOOMS
Live Zoom participation is integral and attendance is mandatory.
Scholars have live Zoom instruction in each class once a week, plus Advisory on Monday and Friday.
ASYNCHRONOUS: LESSONS & ASSESSMENTS
Each course has online asynchronous lessons to complete. Asynchronous lesson learning time can be done around your unique schedule. Flexible study periods must still meet the learning time requirements.
LEARNING TIME REQUIREMENTS
Each scholar should be engaging in synchronous and asynchronous learning for 5.5 hours each day, for a total of 27.75 hours each week.
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Scholar Experience
Internet Academy blends scheduled live zoom lessons and asynchronous learning on your own schedule.
WA State Certified Educators for Every Scholar
We are Washington State’s first online public school, specializing in building lasting relationships with our students and delivering rigorous courses. Learning blends synchronous & asynchronous instruction and is 100% online.
We are a complete K-12 school affiliated with the Federal Way School District. Enrollment is open to EVERY Washington State family and is tuition-free for most.
Courses
We offer unique and exciting core, elective, and CTE courses for grades K-12. iA follows the academic calendar of the Federal Way School District.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
![Welcome Back From Winter Break graphic of FWPS scholars]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735846331/fwpsorg/kxzbfsk6uik7e1xevfen/2025_welcomeBack-.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735846331/fwpsorg/kxzbfsk6uik7e1xevfen/2025_welcomeBack-.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735846331/fwpsorg/kxzbfsk6uik7e1xevfen/2025_welcomeBack-.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1735846331/fwpsorg/kxzbfsk6uik7e1xevfen/2025_welcomeBack-.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1735846331/fwpsorg/kxzbfsk6uik7e1xevfen/2025_welcomeBack-.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1735846331/fwpsorg/kxzbfsk6uik7e1xevfen/2025_welcomeBack-.jpg","width":2200}])
We are excited to welcome our scholars back from winter break on Monday, January 6, 2025. Below are a few friendly reminders to help you start the new year strong!
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15,059 FWPS scholars participated in this year's Hour of Code, discovering the fundamentals of computer science through interactive challenges.
![State of Education 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733529556/fwpsorg/mfr17ugj5rpx0fbsjiyy/2024-12-04StateofEducation-3012.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733529556/fwpsorg/mfr17ugj5rpx0fbsjiyy/2024-12-04StateofEducation-3012.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733529556/fwpsorg/mfr17ugj5rpx0fbsjiyy/2024-12-04StateofEducation-3012.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733529556/fwpsorg/mfr17ugj5rpx0fbsjiyy/2024-12-04StateofEducation-3012.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733529556/fwpsorg/mfr17ugj5rpx0fbsjiyy/2024-12-04StateofEducation-3012.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1733529556/fwpsorg/mfr17ugj5rpx0fbsjiyy/2024-12-04StateofEducation-3012.jpg","width":2200}])
Click here to see how we are better together in supporting our students and schools.
Thank you to the Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce for hosting the 2024 State of Education!
As part of Dr. Pfeiffer's presentation, our Scholar Representatives to the School Board shared a powerful message that “We are Better Together” when it comes to supporting our students and schools.
![NAW 2024]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732147752/fwpsorg/lmlxjy9ckag300ecurks/NAW20241.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732147752/fwpsorg/lmlxjy9ckag300ecurks/NAW20241.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732147752/fwpsorg/lmlxjy9ckag300ecurks/NAW20241.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732147752/fwpsorg/lmlxjy9ckag300ecurks/NAW20241.png","width":1080}])
National Apprenticeship Week is November 17-13, and during this week Federal Way Public Schools is joining many other trades-related organizations to share the benefits of becoming skilled in a trade profession, and how to get started now.
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Calling all scholars in grades 3-12: Nominate a staff member for the Because of You Award!
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33914 19th Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023
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2800 SW 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023
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31455 28th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA 98003
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