50 Reasons Why Online School is Great

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.