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Before you know it, the annual back-to-school ads will start popping up and your kids will groan about summer vacation coming to an end. Unless, of course, they're actually looking forward to going back to school.
This year, instead of sending your child back into the traditional classroom setting, give them an experience that's tailored to their needs and puts them back in the driver seat of their education.
Utah Online School offers a unique approach to learning that's free, easy to access, and most importantly, effective. In the past 15-plus years, Utah online school has helped more than 110,000 students across the state.
Here are a few of the exciting benefits and opportunities that await when you choose Utah Online School for your child.
Options, options, options
Everyone likes to have some control over what they do, and children are no exception. Enrolling in Utah Online School opens up a world of possibilities for your student and helps them feel more empowered.
With full- or part-time enrollment options available, your student can fit classes in their schedule where they work best. Teens and younger students who learn better with a later start can choose a learning time that works best for them. Other students who are engaged in extracurricular activities can arrange their schedules to best meet their individual and personal needs. Blending a school schedule allows students the best of both worlds.
No more worrying about how to juggle academics, extracurricular activities, and sleep — Utah Online offers freedom and flexibility to complete coursework.
Accredited coursework
Speaking of courses, students have access to a wide variety of classes — with new ones being added each year.
Course offerings include traditional subjects, such as reading, art, history and math, as well as less traditional courses like computer science, programming, coding, world languages (20-plus), music (guitar, ukulele, piano and more), wildlife and marine biology, honors courses, driver's education and ACT prep.
Additionally, there are many language and humanities classes available, including:
- Chinese I & 2
- Chinese Dual Immersion (secondary courses)
- American Sign Language
- World Religions
- Literature, Poetry, Shakespeare
- Career Orientation and Exploration
- Independent Music Studies—Earn high school credit for taking private music lessons
Your student can even receive physical education credit if they're already involved in a club sport outside of school.
Unparalleled support
Your child will also have help every step of the way through their online learning experience.
With a responsive faculty and staff dedicated to helping each individual, Utah Online School has the right structure for student success. Between their administration and counseling, mentoring programs, highly-qualified teachers, and teacher-created courses, their system is student-friendly and simple to navigate.
The bright future of online learning
Because of the global pandemic, online education has become an important part of many students' educational plans. For some, a virtual classroom opens up new doors and pathways to success that they might not have discovered otherwise. Many children all over the country have discovered that they thrive in an online setting.
Jamie Wilson, superintendent of the Denton Independent School District in Dallas, Texas, told NPR that virtual learning benefits students of all needs.
"Some students really can work through their curriculum a little faster, and it allows some self-pacing to happen for our students and their families. So really, it's an individual decision that allows our students and their families to make a choice of how they want to receive their instruction," Wilson said.
Forbes reports that online learning is the future of professional development, so helping your child navigate virtual learning early will likely set them up for future success.
If online learning overwhelms you, take comfort in knowing that Utah Online School has refined its model over the past 15 years and has a proven record of effectiveness and success.
Fall enrollment is open—register today!
With the new school year just a few weeks away, it's important to select the right online provider. As a tried-and-true option with over 15 years of experience, Utah Online School has helped tens of thousands of students — and your child could be next.
Fall enrollment is currently underway and you can contact the school now through its website to ask questions and complete enrollment. Utah Online is the perfect academic solution for students and families seeking better options. Don't leave your child's education to chance. Visit utahonline.org and find out why thousands of Utah students choose to learn with Utah Online School each school year.
