ICON School Blog

The words "back to school" can be stressful for many students, especially if you are making the switch from traditional, in-person learning to online classes. And if your learning was interrupted or impacted by COVID-19 shut-downs and restrictions, you might be feeling even more apprehensive about moving forward with your education.

Along with a mix of excitement and nervousness, there’s still a lot up in the air regarding what some of your peers might be facing, along with the entire globe! There's so much to learn and a lot to consider, but there’s also a lot of things that you can do to help you stay organized, motivated, get inspired, and achieve your goals.

At ICON, we understand the various reasons our students choose our program. While many students enroll for the flexibility that comes with online schooling, others enroll due to the fact that ICON has created an alternative graduation program that allows students to get a jump start on their post-high school goals at a pace that's right for them.

When you have ADHD, homework can feel like quite a challenge, whether you are pursuing your education in a brick-and-mortar environment or online. Studying, assignments, tests, and exams demand a lot of your time, attention, energy, and organizational skills, which may feel like are running in short supply. 

If you are one of the many students (or you are the parent of a student) who is looking at different online school options, you may be wondering how different learning styles may impact your experience, and that’s a very valid question!

Since the pandemic, many things have changed, including online learning.

Individuals and institutions from all walks of life were presented (some for the first time) with online learning, with mixed results. Those who were prepared had the best results. At the same time, those with a greater dependence on in-person instruction faced more challenges as they attempted to provide an education to their students under challenging circumstances.

Did you know that 1 in 4 high school students have a part-time job? If you are one of these students, you’ve got a lot on your plate!

If you are interested in attending high school online, the process might feel a little daunting or intimidating.

Your reasons for exploring online school options might vary but often include a need to catch up on credits, the emotional or physical needs of your child, or your proximity to a brick and mortar school. Since your situation is unique, it can feel like you are alone and aren’t qualified to go through the enrollment process.

But the process is actually pretty straightforward, and shouldn’t discourage you from making the education choice that’s right for you!

“You’re on Mute.”

This very well might become the phrase that reminds us all the most of 2020-2021; the year Zoom took over EVERYTHING, and Zoom burnout became a thing.

Virtual classes were quickly brought online in schools across the country in a response to the pandemic, and a lot of us still have mixed feelings about it. While many students (and adults) like Zoom and have no complaints, there are many more who are experiencing a list of experiences or symptoms known as “Zoom Burnout.”

If you were enrolled in school in the last few years, chances are that your education has been seriously impacted by COVID-19. But there are many other reasons why you might be missing credits, and there are lots of ways to catch up!

With the current influx of online and virtual school options for students across the country, the use of traditional homeschooling curriculums seems to be getting lumped in together with online school. However, there are significant differences between the two curriculum options, based on their structure, design, and administration.