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Utah students have more educational options than any other time in history. And for Utah students who want or need to customize their academic plans, Utah Online School makes that possible.
Thousands of Utah students benefit each year from the individualized opportunities at Utah Online School. Whether your child wants to attend a traditional school part-time or to take all their classes online, UOS has a solution that will work.
For example, twin sisters Barrett and Devin Hendrix have been competing nationally in snowboarding since they were 8 years old. The competition requires extensive travel and lots of time on the snow. Utah Online School allows them the time and flexibility to compete, all while receiving a high-quality education that will lead to a diploma.
"I love to travel and see my friends at all the competitions," Devin says. "I also love overcoming fear and the feeling of stomping a good run."
Barrett says winning the USASA Women's Open Class Slopestyle national championship was a highlight that might not have happened without the options provided by Utah Online School.
In addition to flexible schedules, there are many other ways Utah Online School can help students across the state. And as a Utah public school, classes are free to Utah students.
With 16 years of experience providing online learning and serving more than 10,000 students annually, UOS plays a leading role in providing critical education to students throughout the state.
UOS is fully accredited, has NCAA approval and all teachers are certified.
Open enrollment for both summer and fall semesters begins April 1.
Flexibility for all Utah students
In 2011, the Utah Legislature approved a Statewide Online Education Program that allows "eligible students to earn middle school and high school graduation credit through the completion of publicly funded online courses."
Many parents and students don't realize that the program allows students in any district in the state to create a personalized education plan that combines in-person and online courses. Taking advantage of this option provides families flexibility in scheduling and curriculum as well as the opportunity to earn high school credits.
Even with the current school year underway, students have options for taking courses from UOS while still attending their local school. No matter the situation, UOS can support the needs of students through its expansive course offerings and supportive learning environment.
Grade replacement
Sometimes life brings unexpected events that interfere with students' learning and ability to maintain their GPA and academic goals. Luckily, Utah allows students to replace grades on their transcripts through the grade replacement program.
By enrolling with Utah Online School, students can replace courses when it works best for their schedule.
"My grades have suffered in a couple of classes and I was able to replace these grades by taking Utah Online courses," said one student. "It felt so great to submit my transcript to colleges this year. It really showed who I am as a student."
To ensure your student follows the correct procedure for grade replacement at their boundary school, they will need to speak with their counselor.
Credit recovery
For students who struggle or fail classes in school, UOS offers credit recovery to help students across the state get back on track for graduation.
While it's available all year, summer is a great time to take advantage of the credit recovery program. For a flat $50 fee, students can recover as many courses as they are able to during a nine-week session. As soon as a course is complete, they can start a new one, which allows students the opportunity to complete courses as quickly as they master the concepts.
Schools across the state trust Utah Online School and routinely refer students seeking makeup or original credit.
A tried-and-true option for online education
If the idea of online and in-person blended education is appealing, but you don't know where to start, Utah Online School has perfected the process.
UOS serves 10,000-plus students yearly with more than 150 teachers, counselors and staff. In more than 16 years, the cumulative total of students served has exceeded 110,000. Along the way, UOS has achieved a course completion rate exceeding 90% and a graduation rate of more than 95%.
Learn anywhere with Utah Online School and get school credit
Utah Online School open enrollment begins April 1. With nearly 70 course options and a list that is constantly growing, there is almost always an opportunity for individual flexibility.
At many Utah high schools, popular elective courses are often restricted to seniors or are filled by random selection because demand far exceeds available slots. That's not a problem at Utah Online School. In fact, Utah Online School offers far more courses than many boundary schools.
In addition to traditional subjects like reading, art, history and math, Utah Online School has classes like forensic science, computer programming, coding, world languages (20-plus), music; guitar, ukulele, music theory and more, wildlife and marine biology, fashion design, honors courses and ACT prep and drivers education.
Utah Online School achieves student success by tailoring learning to student needs with the support of certified teachers, adult mentors, and counselors.
Enroll today in Utah's premier online school, serving K12 students with both full and part-time options. Utah Online School is an accredited public school, free to Utah students.
