Monday, 6 January 2014

ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION



 An online high school education is a good alternative for some teens and their families but it may not work out for everyone. This article walks a parent through the basics of online high school education, who will benefit, what is required to make it work, and how to begin searching for the right program. 

How does an online high school education work? 
An online high school education is done at home with the use of a computer, Internet connection, and a real school or online high school curriculum monitored by teachers and administrators. Students view "real time" lectures, download information, and submit coursework via the Internet. Students can get help from instructors or interact with others via the phone, e-mail and forums Students submit assignments and take tests at their own pace, at any time of the day or year. 

Online high school is similar to homeschooling in that students learn at home. The difference is the role of the parent. Although it is best for parents to oversee their teen's work and progress, the online high school handles the teaching and grading. Parents should expect to be slightly more involved with their teen's education than they normally would with a traditional school - assuming every parent of a teen in public school checks up regularly on homework, grades, and teachers
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Who can benefit from an online high school education? 
1 Mirls (or boys) who have babies and want to be the main caregiver after birth 
2.Talented teens who want to pursue an early career in acting, music, dance, sports, etc. •    3.Kids whose family relies on them to work or care for a family member .
4.Teens who are home bound due to illness or disability .
5.Ex-patriot students - American families who live and work abroad, but call the U.S. home and visit occasionally .
6.Exceptional students who want to finish high school faster so they can go on to university 7.Students who want to take one or two specialized courses their traditional school does not offer. 
8.Students who live in remote areas. 
9.Kids whom the school system has failed: because of personality quirks like shyness preventing a student from participating in class, or when a learning disabled student is picked on or overwhelmed by too much stimuli in a classroom

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