The tragic stories show up in the news too often: students who are driven to suicide because of bullying. Whenever this happens, there's an understandable wave of emotion from community members. How could this have happened? We never saw it coming.
Listen: The Top 10 Types of Students Who Choose ICON
Listen time: 8 minutes 30 seconds
Hear Vickie McCullough, Head of ICON School, discuss the 10 types of students we typically see at ICON in this audio recording from 2018. Or, read on for the top 10 reasons why students and parents decide on online public school.
The nature of life in a patient facility makes it hard for kids to attend a regular schooling program, but there are solutions that exist to help solve this problem and allow children to keep working on a quality education. For example, an online virtual academy like ICON is a great way for children with special needs or unusual circumstances to continue working on a middle or high school education.
Going to school has changed dramatically over the decades, and today's major educational changes create a far different experience for many students. The availability of online high school has made it possible to get a high-quality education from home and still have teachers who can assist you with your work when it's needed.
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: