switching from normal school to online

[Rookie]

I wanted to know if Its possible to switch to online school while you're in regular school. It's only been a few weeks of school and it sucks. Its the same as last year, only they give you homework everynight from almost every class. Seriously what the f$%^.



three words to describe this year : ITS F#$&ing HORRIBLE

[IllusoryDeath]

You sure can, but it will make getting into college more difficult....if you plan on attending, that is.

You would have to take remedial courses for the first year of college.
Scholarships will hardly even bother looking at you, and many universities won't be as happy-go-lucky to have you join up with them.
Have to pay more for the ACT & SAT, and even the preps.
Must make sure that the online schooling sites are credible - if they're not, then you won't be able to get a real diploma certifying that you graduated.
Also, a problem that I ran across a few months earlier when doing research into it for my own sake: My state does not have any certified webschools - not by the government, anyway. Without that....well, any work you do will not go towards getting credits to graduate. Just a thought to keep in mind.
Many online schooling programs cost money. Not buckets-full, but still a bit o' cash.
Those are just a few things, but there aren't too many more and anyone could overcome them, really.

& of course, online schooling has a lot of pluses:

You set your own time limits, which in turn teaches some HXC responsibility, and gives you a sense of freedom (I would imagine....) all on your very own terms.
More comfortable environment to work in.
Able to focus more clearly on your work and have the opportunity to learn more of the things that you want to as opposed to what public/private schools offer in their curricula.
You will more than likely be able to finish up your 'school' day a lot earlier than you would being in a priso- er, I mean, learning establishment for 6+ hrs a day, five days a week if you discipline yourself to get your work done. That means that you would be able to graduate earlier than those in a public school would....but the downside is that you will still have to wait until your 'graduating year' (as in, that which correlates with your age and/or class year) to attend college anyway. Unfair, I know, but still reality nonetheless. :\

What year of school are you? It might be easier to do it earlier on than, say, junior year (where transcripts are very important & you'll want to be settled by then) or senior year of high school (why even bother by then?).

Also, a major factor is getting your parents to agree to it. Having their support can make things go a helluva lot smoother in the short term & long-run.

Good luck, and my your choice be wise.

[Rookie]

I'm in JR high. Theres an online school called "minnesota virtual highschool" which is probably free.

[The Desert Fox]

I'm currently doing online schooling. best schooling move I've ever done.

[animatrix]

I'm doing Oklahoma Virtual High School, and I could say I feel alot better than when I was in a regular school building.

[Colin]

Arizona Virtual Academy here. It's awesome. If you can wait till the end of this semester, I think that k12 programs will sign you up for their next semester. It's free, too.