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Utah Online School, now in its 17th year, has perfected the art of teaching via the internet.
The tried-and-true online learning methods are available for thousands of students across Utah, including those in grades K-5. Enrollment for summer school and fall is now underway.
Every classroom has students with lagging performance as well as students who grasp the same concepts so easily they risk becoming bored.
In either circumstance, there are parents who likely struggle to know how to best help their child. Utah Online School has experienced teachers, mentors and classes to provide individualized education that meets the needs of most families and students.
Flexibility for families and students
Several studies, including one from the National Institutes of Health, say that a flexible learning environment helps students become more engaged learners.
With full or part-time enrollment options available at Utah Online School, your student can fit classes in their schedule where it fits best for their schedule. Teens and younger students who learn better with a later start can choose a learning time that works best for them.
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 need to worry about juggling academics, extracurricular activities and sleep — Utah Online offers freedom and flexibility for coursework.
Education anywhere
Because of its online format, Utah Online School students can learn virtually anywhere they go.
As an example, brother and sister Tegun and Trandi Kelley live in St. George, but travel around Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas competing in BMX and rodeo competitions.
Tegun and Trandi's parent, Eddie Vigil says, "UOS enables us to travel and share valuable new experiences with our kids while also teaching them real-world examples related to what they are learning in school."
"We are able to get ahead when we know we will be traveling and unable to do school every day.
We are also able to do school while we are traveling in our motorhome.
We can do school at night, on weekends and over holidays, if necessary," Vigil says. "The kids still spend plenty of time with their friends after school and at their events. They are still learning valuable social skills not only with their friends but with many new people along our travels."
Enroll in summer school
Enrollment for Utah Online summer school is now open. Classes run from June 1 to July 27.
Classes are free and fully online, allowing students to work from anywhere, even while traveling.
It's a great option for students who want to get ahead or catch up on missed work or lower grades.
Enrollment for summer credit recovery opens May 1.
Participate in split enrollment
Another way to experience Utah Online is through split enrollment.
This allows students to attend their local boundary school in person and take advantage of classes online too. Many families choose this option when extracurricular activities compete for time or when a student's schedule doesn't allow for all the classes they want.
Replace a poor grade on your transcript
Utah Online's grade replacement option offers students a chance to improve a grade that may be lowering their GPA by taking an original credit course online. Grade replacement actually replaces the original grade with the new replaced grade.
Recover necessary credits
Sometimes students fall behind for a variety of reasons. If that happens, Utah Online offers courses to help them make up missed credits needed for graduation. Credit recovery is also available for failed credits.
Students meet with a counselor, register for classes and complete coursework within the quarter or semester.
Browse the long list of course offerings
One of the most surprising things about Utah Online School is the sheer number of courses available.
The catalog varies by grade and semester, but the general list includes:
- Art and music.
- Career tech (CTE).
- Digital studies.
- Financial literacy.
- Language arts.
- Mathematics.
- Physical and health education.
- Science.
- Social studies.
- World languages.
- Other electives.
Elementary students can learn coding. Middle schoolers can earn P.E. credit. High school students can take ACT prep courses.
To see the full list of classes available for each grade and time of year, visit Utah Online's course listing page.
See what Utah Online School can do for you
Loved by students and parents alike, Utah Online School is becoming part of more Utah families' stories. Once you see the possibilities, you may wonder why you didn't enroll sooner.
Freedom, flexibility and options benefit everyone. Learn more about enrollment, classes and teachers at utahonline.org.
