When you think of English teachers and all they demand of their students, what comes to mind may be lengthy composition papers, boring book reports, and figuring out how to differentiate between words like “lay” and “lie.” While these may represent a portion of what comprises a typical English class, there is one James Madison High School (JMHS) teacher who is not your typical English instructor as she strives to make the subject exciting and relevant to her online students.

Hey there, graduate! Your completion of your online high school diploma from JMHS is a momentous occasion, and one that deserves to be celebrated. One way we encourage all our graduates to celebrate is by attending our JMHS/Ashworth College in-person graduation ceremony.

An in-person ceremony from an online high school? You bet! Family and friends deserve to see you walk across the stage to be handed your diploma.

Are you thinking about enrolling in an online high school to earn your high school diploma? Virtual high school is a great way to learn from the comfort of your home with academic advisors who care about your success. It's even better when you bring a friend along.

Online high school gives you the freedom to study from home, at a coffee shop, in a park, or at your local bookstore–anywhere that works for you. But it does still mean studying. Here are some quick and easy study tips to help you become a better learner, even as you order that second double latte.

Is online homeschooling right for you? Sure, hanging out in your pajamas with your four-legged friend by your side sounds ideal--and it can be--but work, discipline, and self-motivation also come into play. Homeschooling online isn’t for everyone, but it’s becoming an increasingly popular option for everyone from athletes who need to travel to families with demanding schedules to students who do well academically but suffer in traditional school settings from low self-esteem or bullying.