Submitting a college application is a very exciting time for students of an online school. Still, it will involve a lot of planning to make sure you put your best foot forward and make a striking impression on college admissions boards.
Exams may be a mandatory part of an online school, but they can cause anxiety when it comes to putting your knowledge to the test. However, feeling a bit anxious isn’t always a bad thing. It just means that you care about the results and want to do your best. But unfortunately, those nerves can often get the best of us if we don’t take steps to get them under control.
Strong writing skills are transferable across various professional industries, so learning such skills will always be a part of a student’s education. In traditional schools, students tend to have more opportunities for verbal participation in class. But in online learning, students will need to rely on the strength of their written communication in class and assignments. Here’s how students can improve their writing skills in an online school.
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.
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.
Across the country, students of all ages are attending school online for the first time. COVID-19 has closed school districts for the foreseeable future, and teachers and students are acclimating to their new world of virtual learning.
Sometimes we avoid new things, like online public school, because we don’t know what to expect, and that can make us a little nervous. It’s totally natural.
Today we're here to tell you a bit about what it's like to attend ICON, a free public online school for Idaho students, so you have an understanding of what to expect if you're interested in enrolling.
Congratulations, you're on the path to earning an online high school diploma! You'll quickly begin to see the many benefits of learning from home, such as flexibility, self-directed learning, and a comfortable environment.