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Online Homeschool over the Summer!

Online homeschooling is the best way to make-up credits if you missed a class because of an illness, family situation, or truancy issue.  Now you need to make up that credit, or you won’t graduate with your class. While you can attend a summer school courses in your home town, doing so may prevent you from enjoying your time off or participating in a much-anticipated summer event. Most public and private high schools accept credits from accredited online high schools.  www.highschool-online.com

The good news is that you can sign up today online homeschool classes for a low cost.  You can even take honors courses or get ahead for next year, by taking core courses in English, math, or science.  All you need is a computer with internet connection, and the discipline to spend about 2-3 hours a day to complete class work.  As an online student, you are free to work at your own pace, at any time of the day, for as long as you need to complete classes.  Your instructor can help create a schedule to keep you on track.  There are many choices of online high schools, but in your search, find one that is

  1.  Accredited
  2.  Teacher supported
  3.  Allows you access 24/7
  4.  Will send you a completed transcript when the course is completed

Enjoy your summer while making up a class, or getting ahead for next year!

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Online Homeschool for your High School Student

An Accredited Online homeschool aims to be the premier portal for online education on the web. Our goal is not to revolutionize the concept of education, but rather to help bring homeschool families into the 21st century in terms of the way they learn.  Homeschooling is no longer about parent directed learning with textbooks, but teacher supported online classes that are recognized an accepted by the new national education standards.  Many Christian textbooks today cannot keep up with the ever- changing standards on the state and national level.

Education is no longer simply about teachers and textbooks. In today’s Internet age, education is now about info-graphics, blogs, e-books, web articles, YouTube, Wikipedia, and so much more. At Christian Educators Academy, on accredited online school, we do not propose to revolutionize education itself, but rather, we strive to revolutionize the way people think about and approach education.

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The Online Homeschooling World

The Christian online homeschool world dedicates your child’s academics and life to God and family.  Christian online homeschooling is a lifestyle devoted to rearing your children according to your values and in the way of the Lord, while teaching them necessary academic standards that will help them be successful in college and beyond.

Homeschooling online is very different from homeschooling with textbooks.  An accountability process is required in order to appropriately assist a family. With an accredited online school, accountability is unto God first, the school, the accreditation and the state requirements.  You, as a parent are held accountable to a standard, and so is your child.  Online homeschooling provides up-to-date academics with fully teacher supported classes.  Students are accountable to the teacher for completing assignments with honesty and integrity.  With an online homeschool, all grades are monitored, accredited transcripts given, attendance records are kept.

When choosing an online homeschool, be sure to investigate the accredited agency used by the school.  It should be one of the 6 agencies recognized by the US Department of Education.  This is key when applying for grants and scholarships, as well as entrance into colleges nationwide.  Homeschooling with textbooks will limit your child in scholarships and entrance into many colleges and universities.  A good online school will have a variety of courses that are aligned to the new National standards.  Many homeschool textbooks do not meet this requirement.

Record keeping is another key component.  Accredited online homeschools are private institutions that meet state record keeping standards.  You are accountable to the school, not the state superintendent of schools.  The world of homeschooling for you and your family can change suddenly:  job loss, moving into a state with strict homeschool regulations, divorce, unexpected illness, etc…   With an accredited online school, students can transition into the public or private school sector without question, whereas, a homeschool transcript may require that your child take additional tests or high school credits are not awarded. 

I encourage families to always seek accountability when choosing to educate their child.  Choose a good Accredited Online school.

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Motivating your online homeschooling student during Spring Fever

With online homeschooling, or online classes, boredom, discouragement, lack of focus, or just plain laziness: no matter what you call it – hits, especially with spring fever! Homeschooling online students can lose their focus or motivation completing online classes for a variety of reasons, and we would like to share a few tips that may motivate or challenge your child to be more successful.

Develop a new, daily and weekly schedule for online homeschool. This is perhaps the most important tip I can give you. Family schedules are often too busy. We encourage school hours to be planned and scheduled to keep students from falling behind. Although online learning allows a lot of flexibility, there needs to be structure. Starting the same time each day, and having a plan with obtainable goals is key. Suggestion: have your child work on one class per day, finishing one lesson in a particular subject. Have a Monday math day, Tuesday science day, etc… Your child will be encouraged when they see their weekly work completed.

Have your online homeschool student set new goals and work on a graduation plan. Have regular discussions with your child about their goals and dreams. Be sure they are taking courses to meet their goals, as well as meeting state graduation requirements. Starting the process with goal setting will set the tone for the school year and help make it a more positive experience. Schedule meetings with your student and the school advisor to create goals and possible course options.

Ask teachers to send encouragement comments, and give praise for online school work.  Praise takes you a lot further and helps motivate your student to do better. Give your student frequent and timely praise when they do well and avoid using criticism when they are struggling. When your student comes to you with a problem, help them find a solution. Contact the curriculum director for additional ways of giving support and encouragement and finding solutions with areas they may struggle in.

Plan outside events and activities. Online students work very hard most of the time. They need outside events and activities to stimulate their young minds. We encourage parents to plan physical education activities, such as joining a gym, learning to play tennis or golf. Many students enjoy taking private music lessons or art lessons, or enroll in a local drama club. If you are struggling with an unmotivated student, make some small changes to your family’s educational habits and you may find that your student starts to make progress.

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Online homeschooling Benefits

Attending an online homeschooling private school helps a student develop the skill of time management and learn to be self-motivated.   Most online homeschool’s work with your child at any time of the day and interact with the teacher or the instructor and fellow students to simulate the experience of a real classroom. Homeschooling online allows your child to take and submit assignments at their own pace, allowing them to move ahead.  All content is updated on a regular basis, helping your child broaden his or her horizons and allow you to review his or her academic performance with ease. Some other benefits of online homeschooling have been discussed below.

Personal attention due to lower teacher to student ratio – Since most brick and mortar classrooms have thirty to thirty-five students, it becomes rather difficult for the teacher to give personal attention to each of them. However, this problem can be easily resolved by opting for highschool-online.com, as this program offers greater scope for one-to-one interaction between the teacher and the student.

24/7 accessibility to classroom and course materials – online homeschooling offers the flexibility of learning at any time of the day as per the schedule of the student. Your child can effectively pursue his or her studies and other extracurricular activities, as there is no problem of time clash. Unrestricted access to course materials at any time of the day does away with the disappointment felt by regular school goers when they find it difficult to complete an assignment due to closed library.

Online Homeschooling  accommodates different learning styles in the same course. Those students who learn better by watching visuals can employ this method while others can opt for the hands-on approach to learn faster.  The curriculum for virtual homeschooling can be customized to suit the pace of learning of the student so that he or she does not feel rushed in any way.

Offers instant feedback – This is one of the major benefits of online homeschooling as students get immediate feedback on the assignment that they submit or the quiz or test that they take. Students can approach the instructor more easily to seek additional help for a particular topic or subject. This feature also helps in better tracking of the progress of the student and to pin point areas where he or she can use additional attention.

Greater focus – Online Learning in the home environment ensures greater focus for the student as he or she is not distracted by some normal diversions that exist in a brick and mortar classroom setting.

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The online homeschool student and the SAT Exam

Across the country, online homeschool juniors and seniors are preparing to take the SAT or ACT.  Here are a few ways for hour homeschool online student to be more successful with results.  Please note that homeschooling online has significantly helped SAT results.  Test taking is not as scary, and students feel more prepared and more self-confidant.

1. Don’t pick a test based on where you live: Online homeschool students on the West and East Coasts typically take the SAT. In the Midwest and Rocky Mountain states, homeschooling students generally take the ACT, which is more dominant, while online high school students in the South tend to split their allegiance between the two

2. Select the test that plays to your strengths: Online homeschoolers who tend to earn high ACT scores have a strong memory, are fast readers, and can process information quickly. In contrast, online high school students who ace the SAT tend to be strong readers, possess strong vocabularies, and enjoy test-taking strategies.

3. Take a practice test: You will form a better idea of how well you might fare on either test if you take sample SAT and ACT tests. Sample SAT tests are available on the College Board website.  

4. Use online test prep services or other services: There are lots of online resources that are free or modestly priced for prepping for the tests. Here are three that I like: Grockit, Number2.com, and ePrep.  At Christian Educators Academy, we highly recommend collegeprepgenius.com.  This course has proven results!

5. Apply to test-optional schools: If your ACT and/or SAT scores aren’t good, don’t despair. There are more than 830 colleges and universities that are test-optional. These schools don’t use test scores to admit substantial numbers of students.

6. Decide whether your SAT or ACT scores are better: If you end up taking the SAT and ACT, you probably won’t know which scores are the best to submit to colleges. The highest ACT score you can earn is 36 versus 2400 for the SAT. To compare scores, use the SAT-ACT Concordance Tables on the College Board website.

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Why homeschool online?

Most advocates of online homeschooling will defend that online education for students of all ages is far better than public school or traditional homeschooling. Children using online curriculum not only learn more, but they are often better prepared for college level courses and entrance exams.  Choosing to homeschool online may be the best option for your child!

Online learning is the “wave” of the future, yet many public schools are not only unable to provide excellent online course materials supported by certified teachers, they cannot even provide a computer for every student. Most schools have a computer lab – serving a handful of students at any given time. Students who work at home, using an online accredited curriculum have the best of both worlds. They have access to excellent curriculum, top-notch teachers and they are able to work on their own computer, at their own pace, free from the peer pressure and distractions a 30-40 student classroom provides!

Many educational professionals and countless studies have shown that a student’s ability to master the use of a computer at an early age will set a child up for countless future successes throughout their education years. Students who start learning online are more independent, confident and better communicators. The learning opportunities online are endless, whereas textbooks in public school are often outdated and limited.

Online homeschool provides the parent relief from being the curriculum designer, director, teacher and principal. Most parents are not able to provide the traditional homeschool education necessary. The textbook choices are overwhelming, the task of putting materials together daunting, and the day-to-day assignments and teaching can be a nightmare. Online homeschooling allows the child and the parent to have a third party that is skilled in assisting with curriculum choice, scheduling, college preparation planning, etc…

There are countless online homeschool sites. To help you choose the best possible school, choose one that is accredited by one of the 6 major accreditation agencies recognized by the department of education. Choose a school that uses college preparatory materials, and has honors courses available. Choose a school that has teacher supported classes, where your child can homeschool online anywhere, anytime, at their own pace. Make sure you talk to a “live” person in the education field, not an operator just giving you details about registration and costs. Check out sites such as homeschool.com and bestonlinehighschools.com.

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Top Nine Benefits of Homeschooling Online

Why enroll your child, the most important person in your life, in our online Homeschool? Here are the top ten reasons that set Christian Educators Academy, a top online school apart from other online schools.

Benefit #1: We allow online homeschool students to work at their own pace, at their own time, anywhere, 365 days a year. Our homeschool software allows gifted homeschool students to work ahead at their advanced skill level and allows homeschool students who struggle with particular subjects to take some extra time to ensure that they grasp the material.

Benefit #2: We are affordable online homeschool/high school program. Even with our most fully-featured homeschool online program, our tuition is a fraction of the cost of most private schools, and many of the big name online homeschools out there.  We are a mission based organization and offer affordable and flexible payment plans to meet your needs.

Benefit #3: We use a world-class, cutting-edge, multimedia homeschool curriculum. In any given day, our students watch video, listen to audio material, complete interactive online adventures, read stories in traditional textbooks, go on field trips, and more. Our online homeschool software allows engaging exploration in learning that will bring out the natural hunger for knowledge in your child.  Our curriculum is custom designed to meet individual student needs, one that changes to fit each child’s learning style.

Benefit #4: Our homeschool curriculum is available 24/7, and we are one of the few online schools that has open enrollment with a 365 day contract for course completion.  This means that we work around your schedule. If you would like your homeschool students to complete their course work during the evenings or on weekends, or even holidays, that’s fine. This flexibility allows parents to determine the best fit for the child.

Benefit #5: We offer freedom that a public charter school can’t possibly offer.  Students can earn Bible credits, mission trip credits and other credits public school students cannot take.  

Benefit #6: The public school is not a conducive learning environment for children. Bullying, peer pressure, noise, and irresponsible teachers are just a few of the problems that plague the public school, to say nothing of the current trend of school bombings, stabbings and shootings. With The Cambridge Academy, students can learn in the comfort and safety of their homes with one-on-one help from our professional teachers.

Benefit #7:    If homeschoolers (or parents) have questions about homeschool coursework, they can send an email or type a question into a chat box and receive a response within 24-48 hours.  All lessons are hand-graded:  no auto grading, so that teachers can grade according to a student’s thoughts and logic as well as the correct answer.  Teachers give redos, or give students a chance to correct questions for the best possible grade.

Benefit #8: By completing graduation requirements, homeschool students of CEA can earn their accredited high school diploma, and apply for admission to any college in the country.  Because our online program is registered as an official private school in the State of Florida, and our online courses are accredited through NWAC, meeting national standards our transcripts and diploma are of great benefit to your child.

Benefit #9: Students love our online curriculum! Learning is not a chore like it is in public school, and it teaches students to be more independent and accountable for their own work. Because our curriculum is designed to fit each child’s educational needs, it will remain challenging.

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online homeschooling and the SAT/ACT Exam

Students enrolled in an online homeschooling program should take the college board PSAT, SAT or the ACT exam.  In general, the SAT is more commonly given on the east coast, and the ACT is more commonly given in west coast and the center of the country. Regardless of the geographical biases, both tests tend to be accepted at all colleges. That is why we recommend online homeschool students take either test at least once.  

One of the great benefits of homeschooling online is that you can choose the test that is right for YOUR student, and they don’t have to take the same test as their age-mates in public school! Christian Educators recommends that students take a ACT or SAT prep course to receive credit for taking the test/exam.  Students should take a trail test of each, to see which test they are better suited for.   Students can raise their score more effectively that way – which can mean saving thousands of dollars every year on tuition!

It has been said that 30% of kids score better on the SAT, 30% score better on the ACT, and 30% score the same on both tests. I would encourage your student to study and take the test where they have the best chance at a high score. The SAT can be taking several times, and only the highest score is accepted at a college.  If they do take the ACT, I would encourage them to complete the “optional essay,” since some colleges require this from their applicants.

Colleges rely heavily on the SAT and ACT score ad proof or documentation of learning, online, traditional homeschool or public or private school.  Don’t underestimate the power of the SAT or ACT Exam!

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Why Choose Online Homeschooling?

You may be wondering about the benefits of online education. Why should your child complete high school and study online? What’s the advantage of homeschooling online?

Convenience

Online homeschooling education, with the use of the internet, makes it possible to unite students and instructors without long commutes or fixed class schedules. Working professionals can work with their children at a schedule convenient to all.  Online classes and teachers are available 24/7.  Students can learn at their own pace, own time, when it works for them.  Ambitious learners, who simply need a better high school design, can take more classes and complete their education in less time than traditional schooling.

Access for Rural Students

Online Homeschool students who live in major cities can easily choose private school or public school options, but thousands of other students simply do not have choice.  Homeschooling Online, with an accredited school opens up many more academic options.  Today, online education is removing geographic barriers.

Access for Students with Disabilities

Most traditional high school classrooms aren’t designed to accommodate students with disabilities. Online classes, by contrast, are designed to support students with intellectual and physical disabilities as well people who are hard-of-hearing and have low vision.  Likewise, gifted instructors who lose the ability to teach in a traditional classroom can continue their careers, thanks to online high school teaching.

On Pace with the Future of Education

In 2010, the state of Florida, as well as many other states have passed a law that all students must complete an online learning experience or an online class in order to graduate from high school.  It’s apparent that tomorrow’s students will be seeing more e-learning technology. And clearly, education authorities are recognizing the value of online learning.

Soon, more and more colleges will develop online programs to help stretch their budgets and expand their enrollments. Already, major names in traditional education — like MIT, Harvard, Stanford, and Yale — are offering online podcasts of course lectures. It may one day be possible for students to choose specific courses from multiple schools, all across the globe, and build their own personalized degrees.  Starting online classes at the high school level better prepares students for the college experience.

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