As a parent, you are faced with unique challenges when it comes to trying to educate your student at home, particularly with high school-aged children. Whether they are easily bored or experts at procrastinating, it can be hard to keep them focused and on track. That’s where an experienced online high school program can help. Here's what you should keep in mind when you’re enrolling your student in online high school.
Finding the time to prepare and teach all of the high school subjects can feel like an overwhelming proposition. Fortunately, you don't need to be an expert on all academic areas, especially with the option of enrolling in an online program. For instance, James Madison High School offers a nationally accredited homeschool curriculum that let's high school students work at their own pace. And, our curriculum aligns with common-core standards, which means that your student will be covering subjects similar to what they’d study in a public high school.
When you’re independently homeschooling your child, you need to keep very organized documentation of what you’re teaching them. Depending on the state you live in, you may need to share your records with your local school district. One of the many benefits of enrolling your child in an online high school like James Madison is that it is an actual school, meaning that we maintain your child’s academic records. However, it’s important to note that each state may have different regulations when you transfer your child to an online school, so it’s best to check in with your school district before enrolling in JMHS. Of course, it's always a good idea to keep your own records as well. For example, list of all of the courses your child completes, including a brief scope and sequence. One way to do this is by copying the textbook's table of contents. Other items to save include:
You can also easily keep your own records by printing a copy of your student’s grades and informal “transcripts” straight from their JMHS student portal.
If your high schooler is having a hard time staying on track, don't panic. There are ways to motivate all types of online high school students.
Online high school doesn't need to be stressful for you or your student. All you need is a little support. With James Madison High School, your student has a team of teachers and support staff available to help, as well as an active Student Community where they can connect with other students and find study buddies. To learn more about how JMHS works, or to enroll your student today, reach out to our admissions team at 1-800-349-6861.