Is there any FREE online high school courses i can take in Illinois?

Question

I just turned 16 & i don't have the time for school. I need help finding a free online high school or its dropout for me :[

Answer 1

You could go through your local high school to use the ILVS:

http://www.ivhs.org/index.learn?bhcp=1

If you're in the Chicago school district, and you're no higher than 10th grade, you could use the Chicago Virtual Charter School:

http://www.k12.com/cvcs/

Other than that, you're going to have to pay private tuition for online courses.  Online high school courses start around $350/course/semester.  There are many to choose from.  Here's a list to get you started:

Apex:

http://www.apexlearning.com/

K12 (uses some Apex courses and some of their own):

http://www.k12.com/highschool/

Florida Virtual School:

http://www.flvs.net/

NorthStar Academy:

http://www.northstar-academy.org/

UNL Independent Study High School:

http://nebraskahs.unl.edu/index.shtml

Center for Distance and Independent Study:

http://cdis.missouri.edu/

Keystone High School:

http://www.keystonehighschool.com/

The Potter's School:

http://www.pottersschool.com/

HTH!

Answer 2

You can attend an online "virtual" public school.  Because it is a public school, the state provides the curriculum and materials for free (and some states even give you a rebate for internet fees).

You can find more information here:

http://www.k12.com/cvcs/curriculum/high_...

However, fair warning... if you are looking to go to school online as the easy way out, think again!  Schooling at home is challenging!  But it is also very satisfying to accomplish your goals on your own.

Good luck,

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