A day in the life of online school for Mari and Hope (mom and Learning Coach).
Mari
Grade 7th
Favorite Subject(s)
Science, Math
Hobbies
Playing Piano, Painting, Video Games
Why K12?
Mari is part of a military family. They wanted a learning option that would support her mom and be flexible enough to help her work school around medical appointments to focus on her health.
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Student Schedule
Learning Coaches typically spend between 1 to 3 hours each day with 7th grade and other middle school students providing guidance and oversight.
Part of the goal is to help students become independent learners so they don't have as much direct support during the school day and can ask for what they need as issues come up.
Q & A with Mari
Why did you switch to online school?
Curriculum
The number of classes students take varies per grade level and individual. For example, students in 7th grade like Mari typically take between 5–6 subjects each semester, with maybe 2–4 of those requiring scheduled, live classes. Classes can include group work or guest speakers, like the meteorologist Mari got to watch on a recorded science session.
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 in some middle schools.
Classes schedules may vary considerably based on the individual student and their needs, state, and any special programs.
Q & A with Mari
Why do you like online school?
Q & A with Mari
How do you keep up with your friends doing online school?
Q & A with Mari
How does your family support you with 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.
