A day in the life of online school for Micah and Sarai with Ana and Steven (mom and dad as well as Learning Coaches).
Micah
Grade 1st
Favorite Subject(s)
Art
Hobbies
Trampoline Park
Sarai
Grade 3rd
Favorite Subject(s)
Reading, Art
Hobbies
Hiking, Dance
Why K12?
Ana and Steven wanted an option where their children could be challenged and learn in a way that worked for each of them as individuals. The built-in flexibility outside of the scheduled live classes also gives them the ability to arrange each school day in a way that works for them, which is super helpful for a family with two entrepreneurial parents.
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Family Schedule
Learning Coaches typically spend between 4 to 6 hours each day with elementary school students like Micah and Sarai providing oversight and helping them through their lessons and assignments.
They also give gentle reminders to take breaks and get back on track when needed.
In Micah and Sarai’s case, their mom (Ana) and dad (Steven) take turns being Learning Coaches depending on what the family needs each day. They can each be helping a child for the day, or both at once, or switch children on certain lessons or topics.
Learning Coaches (often parents) 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 Ana
Why did you switch to online school?
Curriculum
The number of classes students take varies per grade level and individual. For example, students in elementary school like Micah and Sarai typically take between 4–6 subjects each semester, with maybe 2–4 of those requiring scheduled, live classes.
The other subjects are completed via offline assignments and skills labs in the K12 interactive online learning system where their Learning Coach can help.
In addition to core academic subjects like English, math, science, and social studies, K12-powered schools have a great selection of electives, like art and music.
Classes schedules may vary considerably based on the individual student and their needs, state, and any special programs.
Q & A with Ana
How was your family's transition to online school?
Q & A with Ana
What is it like doing school at home with your whole family? How do you navigate all that as the Learning Coach?
More Q & A with Ana
How does the school support you?
We get regular check-ins from the support team at the school; every few weeks we'll get a message asking how things are going and if we need anything.
Technical support checks in, too, which we don't usually need help with but it's nice they ask. It seems like somebody is always on top of things and ready to keep us updated.
Do you have any advice for families that might be considering online school?
The best advice I could give is don't underestimate the power you have to teach your children.
Just because you may not be a certified teacher doesn’t mean you can’t help them in this kind of Learning Coach role. You know your child better than anybody, plus schools powered by K12 have great teachers and teams of support to help you along the way.
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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.
