Online High School

Why You Shouldn't Choose an Online High School

I can tell you that online high schools are a wonderful invention. I can tell you these schools suit many learners. Yes, students do drop out of online high schools and in numbers that represent a significant percentage of students.

I like online high schools. I have written a book about online high schools. Little Johnny or Little Peggy Sue has been kicked out of their third high school for poor behavior.

1. Don't choose an online high school if you have trouble working independently. Online high schools are most successful for students who can get the job done. 2. Don't choose an online high school if you have been kicked out of many other high schools. Evaluate what gets you kicked out of school. Is it something that will not spill over into your online high school?

Private School

Why Private School?

A basic choice that many parents struggle with is that of public vs. private school. If you do decide to pursue private schooling for your child, start the research process early. Admission to private schools can be competitive, and finding a school that is a perfect fit for your child where he or she will be also be accepted, may take some time.

Private schools can be more academically rigorous than public schools, and private school students may have to meet more criteria to keep up their grade point averages. According to The Condition of Education 2001, from the National Center for Education Statistics, Private high schools typically have more demanding graduation requirements than do public high schools.