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.
During the COVID19 pandemic, the majority of educational institutions (public, charter, and private schools) are closing their doors until we can ensure the safety of our children. Due to this, our children are falling behind in their studies. When a child is behind in their studies, there are only a handful of ways they can make up the time missed; after school program, summer school, online education, or be held back.
This article will highlight 50 reasons why you might want to consider enrolling your child into an online high school. Some of these reasons are serious, others light-hearted, but all are reasons why families love this way of learning.
Academic Reasons for Online High School or Middle School
Students can learn at their own pace.
They can study a wide variety of topics
Student can dig deeper into a topic that interests them
Learning can happen anytime, anywhere
Student are able to discuss and explore thought and ideas without fear of ridicule
When they are done with their course for the day, they’re done… not additional homework
Students learn life skills - time manage, prioritizing, leadership, and more
They can take as many breaks as they need
Imagination is cultivated
Work is real and done for mastery - not a grade
Accommodation for different learning needs
Student can learn in the ways they learn best
Student learn to challenge assumptions and think for themselves
Students are able to have their needs met - whatever they are
Students are compared to other their age
Things can be changed as needed tailoring to the specific individual
They won’t be left behind
They won’t fall through the cracks
They are able to work more effectively when the distraction of “school” is removed
Student teach ratio is extremely low
Parents are able to enrich students strengths
They are able to highlight areas of opportunity
Ability to explore future career paths
Average higher scores on standardized tests
Social and Emotional Reasons for Online High School or Middle School
Less peer pressure to deal with
More playtime
Varied opportunities from day today
No bullying
Students grow to be independent thinkers
Foster life long learning habits
Behavior problems are able to be dealt with quickly and consistently
Students become empowered when their ideas are heard and validated
Stronger bond in the family
Gives busy parents more chances to be influential in their kid’s lives
The lesson can be infused with family values and beliefs
Allows parents to limit negative incidences on their children’s character
Families can learn together - everywhere
Unexpected Reason to Online High Schools and Middle School
Student are able to be healthier, eat better and exercise more
Sick days can still be educational
School can be outdoors
Student are more confident
Ability to travel during the off-season, which is great
Student learn management skills
Student are truly prepared for college
Labels don’t matter, parents can meet the child where they are
Kids Reasons for Online High School or Middle School
Their birthdays are holidays
The student typically love listening to music while working
Student don’t have to wait for others to get done before they can more more
They don’t feel rushed when others are done and they aren’t
Student can make their own schedule, learn at the time of day when they are most productive
Are you interested in learning more or better yet enroll your child into an online program? Contact Smart School today! Smart Schools is a fully accredited private school they specialize in online education. Experience our award-winning educational platform and see why parents and students love our online high school diploma program and online middle school.
