Online high school options for D.C. student?

[Anonymous]

We've about had it with lackadaisical high school student. Public school, private school, therapy, testing. Now we're inclined to dump him into a so-so online program that will satisfy the District government and babysit him to graduation. Then he's on his own. Suggestions for an online program are welcome. (He's in to computers at least.)

[Anonymous]

Depending on age, your DC might be able to take the GED with a waiver: https://osse.dc.gov/page/updated-ged-age-waiver-policy

I do encourage you to continuing seeking answers on your DC's behalf. Teens are often very resistant to therapy but the right therapist can make a huge difference. Also, if there are issues like ADHD, anxiety or depression, often treating those with medication first can make the therapeutic process easier. I have been down this road and there was a tremendous amount of conflict in our home, but once we got an excellent psychiatrist who was able to adequately treat DC's depression, things improved so much. (Not perfect, but moving forward finally.) DC took the GED and is now in community college.

[Anonymous]

Excel High School is wonderful. Also Apex and Keystone.

[Anonymous]

I have heard really good things about Stanford’s program for grades 7-12.

https://ohs.stanford.edu/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have heard really good things about Stanford’s program for grades 7-12.

https://ohs.stanford.edu/

Extremely selective and difficult to be admitted..

[Anonymous]

We have been extremely happy with the Well-Trained Mind Academy for our Middle Schooler.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We've about had it with lackadaisical high school student. Public school, private school, therapy, testing. Now we're inclined to dump him into a so-so online program that will satisfy the District government and babysit him to graduation. Then he's on his own. Suggestions for an online program are welcome. (He's in to computers at least.)

I have been happy with Florida Virtual School for a kid who needed a well organized but not particularly challenging program. It costs $400 for each semester course, so about $5,600 a year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Excel High School is wonderful. Also Apex and Keystone.

I am the FLVS poster. We hated Apex

[Anonymous]

Why did you hate Apex?

[Anonymous]

Excel High School has been wonderful. Accommodating. Kind. Responsive. Love them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have heard really good things about Stanford’s program for grades 7-12.

https://ohs.stanford.edu/

Extremely selective and difficult to be admitted..

What kind of kids attend this school and why?

[Anonymous]

The GWU program is great as is the Christa MacCaulliff School of Arts and Sciences. Highly recommended.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have heard really good things about Stanford’s program for grades 7-12.

https://ohs.stanford.edu/

Extremely selective and difficult to be admitted..

What kind of kids attend this school and why?

Highly gifted, bored in regular schools, need more challenging teaching and academic peers.

[Anonymous]

Online courses take more work than attending courses. At any rate, good courses can be at at Michigan Virtual School with a blend of teachers and online instruction. University of Nebraska High School is cheaper and has fewer teacher interactions, but they allow up to a year to finish a course.

UDC also allows homeschoolers to take one class a semester for free. Look up the CARE dual enrollment program.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why did you hate Apex?

Very dry, it was mostly just content and quizzes. It also made it hard to go back and review content.

In contrast, Florida Virtual which I suggested, has much greater variety of activities, and the content is well organized and easy to follow.