How Online School Works
Online School vs Home School
Online School | Home School | |
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Our school submits attendance records, grades, progress, and any other required documentation to State Department of Education. | Documentation | Parents work directly with the local school district and the State Board of Education. Parents report grades, progress, and attendance, etc. |
Free public education, with internationally Awarded Curriculum of Excellence. A virtual public school that can be accessed from anywhere with internet connection. | Curriculum | Parents purchase a state approved curriculum or create a state approved curriculum. |
Certified teachers provide synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded or written communication) instruction and support through a virtual classroom. | Teachers | Parents teach all the courses directly. No certified teachers available. |
Our school provides the family with most of the required materials, absolutely FREE! | Materials | Parents purchase all books and other materials they feel they need, this can be costly. |
Students log into the Online School 5 days each week, typically M-F and complete the school program according to the school schedule and calendar. | Schedule | Parents teach the approved curriculum on their own time, within the annual time frame allotted by the state. |
Attendance is tracked every school day and truancy policies apply. Any absences the student may have must be reported to the school. | Attendance | Parents keep a portfolio of instructional hours or days of attendance each year. |
Our school provides students with several opportunities to socialize through clubs and school-wide events, both virtual and in-person. | Socialization | Parents find socialization opportunities available in their area, which may be limited. |
Our families have access to our Learning Coach community where families share their experiences and connect with one another. | Community | Parents seek out communities by themselves. |
Our school has a team dedicated to helping our families find the resources they want and need from internet assistance to special programs. | Resources | Parents look up any resources they may need as they need it. |