20 Essential Questions to ask an Online School
5 ways to help your student be successful with online homeschooling
How much does online homeschooling costs?
Questions to Ask An Online School..
1. Are you Accredited?
2. What is the cost of the school? Are there any additional fees?
3. What is included in the cost? Will they provide a loaner laptop? Internet fees?
4. What are the expectations for parents?
5. How does the school make sure my child doesn't get behind in their classes?
6. How many hours a day will my child be expected to be on the computer? Are there set times?
7. Do you have any support groups in my area?
8. Where do your high school graduates now attend?
9. What percentage of graduates go onto a 4 year college? Community College? Trade School?
10. Where do you conduct standardized testing?
11. Do you have a list of parents, of enrolled students, who I can speak with regarding the program?
12. Is the curriculum all online or will my student need to have library access?
13. What does my student do if they start falling behind?
14. Do you offer summer school? Is there a fee?
15. Is there a fee to transfer my records if I should leave the school?
16. Do you offer AP/Honors classes?
17. How long have you been in business?
18. Do you allow parents to write specialized courses for their child?
19. How do I apply?
20. Can you send me a catalog?
5 Ways to Help Your Student be Successful with Online Homeschooling
1. Set up some accountability where they check in with you daily/weekly to show you their progress.2. Keep communication with the school open and speak with their teachers via email often.
3. Provide them with a good study area.
4. Help them set daily goals for completing work.
5. Get them involved with other homeschool students in your community.
