Online school/home school?

Question

how do they work?

i live in millston, wisconsin

i need an alternitive school!

Answer 1

In Wisconsin you have to fill out an Open Enrollment form during the month of February for the upcoming school year to attend another school -- including the virtual schools.

You can contact www.wivcs.org (Wisconsin Virtual Academy) and their Honors High Online for high school to see if there are waivers to this rule.

Answer 2

The best curriculum I have seen is not one that requires hours of computer time, games, or DVDs. The Charlotte Mason Curriculum and MEP math seem to be the best.

Answer 3

I would seriously consider one of these schools if I were you:

http://www.wivcs.org/ (K-8 only - you didn't say what grade you were in)

http://www.k12.com/curriculum_and_produc...

These schools use the K12 curriculum, which is *fantastic*.  We've used it for over 5 years and LOVE it.

Online schools are *public* schools, which means you are still a public school student and have to abide by their regulations.  You receive your lessons, all or part, online through a computer.  They will loan you one, as well as a printer/fax. (It does depend on the school - some do laptops.)

You will be assigned one or more certified teachers to keep an eye out on your work and progress, help you or your parents with questions, etc.  Sometimes you have to meet face-to-face with them, sometimes on the phone, and quite frequently via email and/or through online conferencing.

Your parents, or another responsible adult, will be your mentor/overseer.  They have to be committed to this position.

You will have chances to get together online and IRL with other students.  You'll have materials sent to your home.  You will have to turn in some of your work to your teacher.  You can set your daily schedule, for the most part, but you have to adhere to the school calendar.  Some schools are flexible with the school week and school year, and some are not.

That pretty much sums it up!

Answer 4

You have many options in Wisconsin, but it is very important to know the laws for your state.  I have provided a link below which should be very useful.

Be well.