Starting online high school can be an overwhelming time for both the student and the parent. Parents are likely to feel apprehensive about the child learning from home, and the child may be worried about missing friends and classmates he or she is used to seeing every day. But with a little research and preparation, any family might decide that this alternative to traditional schooling is right for them.
Sometimes it is unnecessarily difficult to coordinate classes in order to graduate on time or to get ahead, and most of the time it's just plain difficult. However, at ICON, we ensure that it will be the easiest process you've ever experienced.
We see it more and more- students jumping ahead in their studies (or wanting to) through dual enrollment. There are many reasons for this, with the primary one being that students and parents realize the magnitude of how it can affect their future. Students don't need to be subjected to sitting in classrooms where they aren't challenged and are bored as a result. Some students were made for a challenge, and they welcome it. Maybe you fit this, or maybe your child does. Dual enrollment is a great solution to keep students challenged and helps them increase momentum in the direction of their goals and dreams for the future.
If you’re currently scoping out your options to finish high school, you may be wondering if finishing up online is the right choice for you. It’s the most flexible option, and that may be just what you need. Whether you’re searching because you’re trying to graduate early, need accelerated courses, or other reasons, there are likely some questions you need answered. We’ll dive into those here, but if you have additional questions then feel free to contact us at any time!
Hello, Summer! You’re likely looking forward to all the warmth, sunshine, popsicles, BBQ’s and memories that Summer has to offer. However, Summer may also mean that it’s time to buckle down (just a bit!) to help your child finish some classes in Summer school. Whether you’re looking to fill some make up classes for your child or you’re trying to get them ahead of the game, there are a few things to keep in mind if you’re going to survive Summer school together.
We hear from many parents who are pleased with the online education their children receive from ICON. Here are a few:
We know that educational resources for students in Idaho residential treatment centers can be scarce. Budgets are limited, and often, one educator can be responsible for helping students of a wide variety of ages, interests, and needs.
Long after we finish our years of schooling, we all have that distinct feeling when Fall rolls around that it’s time for another year of learning and new beginnings. There is an excitement in the air as kids start buying school supplies, the weather starts cooling down, and crisp leaves are begging to be crunched. That time will be upon us not long from now! It always comes a little more quickly than we expect. So why not get a head start on planning?
Although many parents believe that sending their child to a private school is better than sending them to public school, the truth is that it entirely depends on what is best for each child. If you’re looking to make the switch from private school to public online school, or are even just considering your options, here are some key questions to be asking as you consider which is a good fit and why an online public school may actually be the better option.
As a parent of an online student at ICON, you’re probably realizing very quickly that it’s easy for your child to become distracted when they’re doing schoolwork from home. From access to their video games, toys, pets, and general distractions from around the house, your child likely wants to do anything except school.