With all the challenges that adult learners face, the value of having a mentor or academic advisor is immeasurable, especially when working to complete high school.
Closing the Digital Divide: $5,000 Grant Resources Students to Complete High School Online
The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation, a non-profit working to provide equitable access and new pathways for success for underrepresented communities, has generously awarded a $5,000 grant to Smart Schools.
From Setback to Success: How Smart Schools Credit Recovery Helped a Student Graduate On-time
Julia is an 18-year-old who recently graduated from high school. She looks forward to entering a new life phase and everything that comes with it, but her story could have gone in a different direction. Read about how the credit recovery option from Smart Schools allowed her to graduate with her class.
From Lost to Found: Defying the Odds to Earn a High School Diploma
Ten Years Later: How One Mother Achieves Her Dream of a High School Diploma
A Life of Abuse and Violence Turns into Purpose and Hope for the Future
Overcoming Childhood Turbulence and ADHD to a Future as an Electrician
David is a Smart Schools graduate who has a tumultuous childhood. He was raised by a single-mother who fought tirelessly to provide a safe and nurturing environment but a ADHD diagnosis added another layer of complexity. His story shows how a man with many challenges can finish high school and start a new career, well into adulthood.
From Independence to Achievement: Morgan's Inspiring Graduation Story
Becoming a Role Model for Your Family: Finishing High School to Create Future Opportunities
Turning Regret into Motivation: Fuel Your Drive to Finish School
Empowering Futures: The Arizona Adult Workforce Development Program and High School Diploma Completion
10 Reasons to Finish High School—Even If You’re a Parent
The Role of Support Communities for Online School Students with Health Challenges
For those with health challenges, support communities represent a lifeline of understanding, empathy, and shared strength. They provide a space where individuals can connect with others who share similar experiences to gain a sense of belonging and understanding. In these communities, individuals can find solace in knowing they are not alone, exchanging insights, and offering mutual encouragement.
From Health Challenges to a Diploma: The Roadmap to High School Graduation
Completing high school is a significant milestone that opens doors to various opportunities. For many of our Smart Schools students, the journey to a high school diploma is marked by unique challenges such as a busy time of life and health concerns. Here, we look into how finishing high school is possible, even with a health condition.
