If you’re homeschooling your high school student online for the first time, you want to make sure that you set them up for success from the very beginning. Unlike traditional education, there’s a level of independence and freedom to how the school day is structured for both of you. Online lessons are available 24/7, your student can take exams and submit assignments when they feel ready to, and you can set a study-pace that suits them and their goals. But with so much freedom and no deadlines, it’s important to make sure your child is finishing their work and doing well in their online classes on a regular basis. To make sure they stay on track, try out these 10 secrets to success from day one.

Whether you’ve been homeschooling your student for a while or this is the first year they’re learning outside of a traditional school setting, you want to make sure they stay on track to graduate. Keeping them motivated, especially when you have work and other responsibilities can feel like a full-time job. Here’s how to start them off on the right foot this back to school season!

You’re considering making a change and enrolling your child in an online homeschool for the first time, but you want to make sure you’re doing the right thing for them. Here’s how you can decide if online high school is the right fit for your student.

You’ve decided to enroll your student in online homeschooling and you know the decision was the right one for your family. Now, you’re able to set the perfect schedule for your child’s needs and help them take the next steps toward life after high school, whether that means college or jumping right into a career. You want to be involved as much as possible to ensure they have the opportunity to reach their goals, so you’re looking for ways to be more engaged in your student’s homeschooling. Here’s how you can do it.

How much is too much–screen time, that is? Teens already spend a lot of time texting, tweeting, snapping, and more. And if they opt for online high school, you might be afraid they’ll never get out from behind the screen. Your concerns are not misguided.