Anyone out there know much about the online high school programs out there?  I have 2 high schoolers and am thinking about going that route with them this year.

I know a little about the K12 schools.

Also, I have good friends who use NorthStar Academy.

We're looking into the university online high schools in a year or so.

JC

My daughter teaches math or science courses for three of them, which has allowed her to stay home with their 2 boys.

Potter's School sounds wonderful. That is the main one that she teaches for. The other one that I know of is Red Oak.

A lot will depend on where you live, and whether you are looking for a Christian or a secular school.

Chandra

I meant to post the list of ones I've looked into:

Apex:
http://www.apexlearning.com/

K12:
http://k12.com/highschool/

Florida Virtual School:
http://www.flvs.net/

NorthStar Academy:
http://www.northstar-academy.org/......

UNL Independent Study High School:
http://nebraskahs.unl.edu/index.shtml......

Center for Distance and Independent Study:
http://cdis.missouri.edu/

Keystone High School:
http://www.keystonehighschool.com/

The Potter's School:
http://www.pottersschool.com/

Thanks for the links!  Right now we are looking at Ashworth University it is based here in Georgia where we live.  They have college prep high school courses that I think will better prepare them for college.

Ashworth U is the former James Madison, correct?  I haven't heard good things about JM on HS'ing boards.  You may want to *really* research that one before committing!  It seems to be similar to Penn Foster - which is why both are so "cheap".  You don't really have teacher-led instruction like the ones I listed.  It's just that teachers are available during "office hours".  I've heard with PF they are *very* hard to reach.

I also don't trust schools that don't publish all their fees/tuition online - or without having to give them your personal information.  Every school I listed in my links has easy access to the cost online.

JC

Thanks JC I will certainly think about that!  Being able to reach an instructor is very important!

Crazy Daisy, if you are in Georgia, why don't you use the Georgia Virtual School which is for middle/high school? Their selection is amazing and includes serious science, AP courses, foreign languages, and loads of IT. http://www.gavirtualschool.org/

This list of resources includes virtual high schools for LD and gifted. http://fosteringandadoptingolderchildren.yuku.com/topic/1958