A day in the life of online school for Lily and Arianna with Elizabeth (mom and Learning Coach).
Lily
Grade 7th
Favorite Subject(s)
Science
Hobbies
Nature, Singing
Arianna
Grade 9th
Favorite Subject(s)
Entrepreneurship
Hobbies
Photography
Why K12?
Elizabeth wanted a safe option where her daughters could focus on their learning and not the distractions of being a teenager at a traditional school. K12-powered school allows for enough flexibility in their school schedule to do what they need to do as a family and work at their own pace so Lily can work ahead and Arianna can run her baking business.
Family Schedule
Learning Coaches typically spend between 1 to 3 hours each day with middle and high school students like Lily and Arianna providing guidance and encouragement.
Part of the goal is to help students become independent learners so that they don't have as much direct support during the school day and can ask for what they need as issues come up.
Learning Coaches (often parents like Elizabeth) aren't on their own either. Teachers are accessible for questions, and there are communities specifically for Learning Coaches that provide extra support and share resources.
Q & A with the Family
Why do you like online school?
Curriculum
The number of classes students take varies per grade level and individual. For example, students in 7th grade and other middle schoolers like Lily typically take between 5–6 subjects each semester, with maybe 2–4 of those requiring scheduled, live classes. For high school students like Arianna, it may be between 3–6 subjects, with 2–3 of those requiring live classes.
The other subjects are completed via self-guided assignments and skills labs in the K12 interactive online learning system.
In addition to core academic subjects like English, math, science, and social studies, K12-powered schools have a great selection of electives, including career exploration and field-specific courses like Arianna takes in business and entrepreneurship.
Classes schedules may vary considerably based on the individual student and their needs, state, and any special programs.
Q & A with Elizabeth
What was it specifically about K12-powered schools that made you choose that as the online learning option for your family?
Q & A with the Family
Was there anything that surprised you about online school?
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K12 powers a wide variety of educational options. including tuition-free public schools and tuition-based private schools. See what's available in your area.
These are the stories of real students attending K12-powered schools and their families. Content is a combination of direct quotes and summaries from in-person interviews. Their stories each reflect their experiences at their respective schools. Actual experience can vary by student and school. These pages are designed to reflect a typical day in the life of a student attending an online K12-powered school. Individual class schedules and requirements will vary by state, school, and the individual needs of each student.
