How To Get A Good Grade At K12 Online High School

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1 instruction and support. Flexible choices. THE K12 DIFFERENCE IS OUR COMPREHENSIVE, STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH. Combining our patented, world-renowned curriculum with highly skilled teachers, a caring support team, an active social community, and an Individualized Learning Plan for every student, we put into motion a With an online education from K12, YOUR CHILD IS FRONT AND CENTER. When it comes to a K12 education, the words of students, parents, and teachers resonate the most. When all these voices unite, one message rings clear: With K12, your child can not only succeed in school but truly THRIVE. INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION. 360-degree solution tailored to your child s specific needs. With a 96% parent satisfaction rating, our curriculum is rooted in decades of research. K12 brings together educational experience like no other. This talented team makes sure every lesson comes alive with rich online content, state-of-the-art multimedia, hands-on materials, and more, to keep your student excited about learning. instructors and your child and we provide practical assistance, personalized advice, and access to a vast As America s leading provider of K 12 online education, K12 has a singular focus: to help students across the country and around the world reach their true, personal potential. Plus: Supplemental Learning Options THE BEST CHOICE I HAVE EVER MADE AS A PARENT. Of course, as a parent, you play a vital role as well. You participate as an active partner with K12 K12 Private School Offerings: AN AWESOME CURRICULUM. interactive learning experts with superb educators many with PhDs to develop a proven-effective Shape Shape your your future. future. Elevate Elevate your your strengths. strengths. Find Find your your voice. voice. Individualized Award-winning curriculum. We place your child at the heart of everything we do, and give your family a spectrum of choices. Among these options are our three online private schools K12 International Academy, The George Washington University parent network to ensure you re never alone. LEARN MORE: Online High School, and as well as Explore our many private online education options from full-time schooling to individual courses and many supplemental learning opportunities, all available K12.com/int (inside the U.S.) (outside the U.S.) wherever there is an Internet connection. you ll discover that our focus remains constant throughout. From the younger child struggling to keep up, to the teen craving greater challenges, we surround students with all the resources they need to succeed in school, in college, in a career, and in life. PROVEN SUCCESS K12 graduates have been accepted at such top schools as Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Duke, Berkeley, Juilliard, NYU, Notre Dame, and Cornell. How can we help your student achieve his or her dreams? 96% PARENT SATISFACTION RATING I AM IN CHARGE. gwuohs.com keystoneschoolonline.com Supplemental Learning Options/Individual Courses for Purchase K12.com/courses A LOT OF SUPPORT.

2 instruction and support. Flexible choices. THE K12 DIFFERENCE IS OUR COMPREHENSIVE, STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH. Combining our patented, world-renowned curriculum with highly skilled teachers, a caring support team, an active social community, and an Individualized Learning Plan for every student, we put into motion a With an online education from K12, YOUR CHILD IS FRONT AND CENTER. When it comes to a K12 education, the words of students, parents, and teachers resonate the most. When all these voices unite, one message rings clear: With K12, your child can not only succeed in school but truly THRIVE. INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION. 360-degree solution tailored to your child s specific needs. With a 96% parent satisfaction rating, our curriculum is rooted in decades of research. K12 brings together educational experience like no other. This talented team makes sure every lesson comes alive with rich online content, state-of-the-art multimedia, hands-on materials, and more, to keep your student excited about learning. instructors and your child and we provide practical assistance, personalized advice, and access to a vast As America s leading provider of K 12 online education, K12 has a singular focus: to help students across the country and around the world reach their true, personal potential. Plus: Supplemental Learning Options THE BEST CHOICE I HAVE EVER MADE AS A PARENT. Of course, as a parent, you play a vital role as well. You participate as an active partner with K12 K12 Private School Offerings: AN AWESOME CURRICULUM. interactive learning experts with superb educators many with PhDs to develop a proven-effective Shape Shape your your future. future. Elevate Elevate your your strengths. strengths. Find Find your your voice. voice. Individualized Award-winning curriculum. We place your child at the heart of everything we do, and give your family a spectrum of choices. Among these options are our three online private schools K12 International Academy, The George Washington University parent network to ensure you re never alone. LEARN MORE: Online High School, and as well as Explore our many private online education options from full-time schooling to individual courses and many supplemental learning opportunities, all available K12.com/int (inside the U.S.) (outside the U.S.) wherever there is an Internet connection. you ll discover that our focus remains constant throughout. From the younger child struggling to keep up, to the teen craving greater challenges, we surround students with all the resources they need to succeed in school, in college, in a career, and in life. PROVEN SUCCESS K12 graduates have been accepted at such top schools as Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Duke, Berkeley, Juilliard, NYU, Notre Dame, and Cornell. How can we help your student achieve his or her dreams? 96% PARENT SATISFACTION RATING I AM IN CHARGE. gwuohs.com keystoneschoolonline.com Supplemental Learning Options/Individual Courses for Purchase K12.com/courses A LOT OF SUPPORT.

3 instruction and support. Flexible choices. THE K12 DIFFERENCE IS OUR COMPREHENSIVE, STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH. Combining our patented, world-renowned curriculum with highly skilled teachers, a caring support team, an active social community, and an Individualized Learning Plan for every student, we put into motion a With an online education from K12, YOUR CHILD IS FRONT AND CENTER. When it comes to a K12 education, the words of students, parents, and teachers resonate the most. When all these voices unite, one message rings clear: With K12, your child can not only succeed in school but truly THRIVE. INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION. 360-degree solution tailored to your child s specific needs. With a 96% parent satisfaction rating, our curriculum is rooted in decades of research. K12 brings together educational experience like no other. This talented team makes sure every lesson comes alive with rich online content, state-of-the-art multimedia, hands-on materials, and more, to keep your student excited about learning. instructors and your child and we provide practical assistance, personalized advice, and access to a vast As America s leading provider of K 12 online education, K12 has a singular focus: to help students across the country and around the world reach their true, personal potential. Plus: Supplemental Learning Options THE BEST CHOICE I HAVE EVER MADE AS A PARENT. Of course, as a parent, you play a vital role as well. You participate as an active partner with K12 K12 Private School Offerings: AN AWESOME CURRICULUM. interactive learning experts with superb educators many with PhDs to develop a proven-effective Shape Shape your your future. future. Elevate Elevate your your strengths. strengths. Find Find your your voice. voice. Individualized Award-winning curriculum. We place your child at the heart of everything we do, and give your family a spectrum of choices. Among these options are our three online private schools K12 International Academy, The George Washington University parent network to ensure you re never alone. LEARN MORE: Online High School, and as well as Explore our many private online education options from full-time schooling to individual courses and many supplemental learning opportunities, all available K12.com/int (inside the U.S.) (outside the U.S.) wherever there is an Internet connection. you ll discover that our focus remains constant throughout. From the younger child struggling to keep up, to the teen craving greater challenges, we surround students with all the resources they need to succeed in school, in college, in a career, and in life. PROVEN SUCCESS K12 graduates have been accepted at such top schools as Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Duke, Berkeley, Juilliard, NYU, Notre Dame, and Cornell. How can we help your student achieve his or her dreams? 96% PARENT SATISFACTION RATING I AM IN CHARGE. gwuohs.com keystoneschoolonline.com Supplemental Learning Options/Individual Courses for Purchase K12.com/courses A LOT OF SUPPORT.

4 Grades K 12 / Full-time / Part-time K 12 International Academy is a fully accredited, private online school serving students in all 50 states and more than 50 countries around the world. The school combines an expansive array of curriculum, services, and support for families to meet the needs of diverse learners: those struggling academically, seeking advanced opportunities, frequently on the move, homebound, training professionally, or facing other unique challenges. TERM ADMISSION: Students can enroll as part of a group at the beginning of the school year, or at various intervals throughout the year. YOU want a top-quality education one that delivers extensive support and an individualized foundation for success. THE AWARD-WINNING K 12 CURRICULUM In K 8, nearly 80 courses cover six core subjects, many with the latest adaptive technology. In high school, over 150 courses include core subjects and 40 electives, with four academic levels (from core through AP) to meet your needs. AN INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING PLAN Your progress is monitored through this customized roadmap, tailored to your abilities and goals. The plan is designed to adapt and change as you grow. CERTIFIED, PASSIONATE TEACHERS In K 8, you and your Learning Coach (in most cases, a parent) are assigned to an experienced online teacher. In high school, your courses are taught by teachers who are experts in their subjects. YOUR OWN COUNSELING AND SUPPORT TEAM From day one, you re assigned a team of specialists to help get you started and provide ongoing assistance. School counseling begins in seventh grade, which includes extensive college and career planning. A WORLDWIDE SOCIAL COMMUNITY From a wide range of online clubs, field trips, and activities, to our own social networking forums for teens and parents, you can quickly make connections and friends from all around the globe. A ROBUST ONLINE SCHOOL PLATFORM Here s where you access all of our interactive courses, attend online class sessions, take assessments, manage your schedule, find out what s going on, and connect with other students. A PRESTIGIOUS U.S. DIPLOMA FROM AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL When you graduate from the full-time program, you re awarded a U.S. diploma, recognized globally. If you re an international student, you don t need to take the TOEFL exam to apply to post-secondary institutions in the U.S. SIX WORLD LANGUAGE OPTIONS Through our award-winning powerspeak 12 program, you can choose from four languages in K 5 (Spanish, French, German, and Latin) and five in grades 6 8 (including Chinese). In high school, Japanese brings the total to six.

5 Grades 9 12 / Full-time As the nation s premier online private high school, (GWUOHS) is a unique partnership between the renowned George Washington University and K 12. Both organizations share a commitment to deliver a worldclass, individualized education by leveraging outstanding instruction, curriculum, and technology. Only GWUOHS offers the Journeys Symposium and optional academic concentrations all designed by trusted practitioners of educational excellence to develop the full potential of future leaders. SELECTIVE ADMISSION: Motivated, high-achieving students can apply for a fall or spring semester start date. YOU seek a premier, individualized college prep experience one that builds character and leads to success at a top-tier university and beyond. ADVANCED LEVELS OF THE K 12 HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM With more than 100 online college prep courses, including Honors and AP levels plus six world languages, we ll challenge you to take substantial intellectual risks and reach your utmost potential. AN INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMIC PLAN You ll work closely with a counselor to develop an action plan that s tailored just for you. Thorough but flexible, your plan will be adjusted as you develop, learn, and grow. TOP-NOTCH FACULTY You ll learn from teachers with deep expertise in their respective disciplines. They conduct online classroom sessions, facilitate lively discussions between students, grade assignments, respond to questions, and offer one-to-one assistance as needed. HIGHLY PERSONALIZED COLLEGE COUNSELING To help you achieve ambitious post-secondary dreams, a dedicated counselor will offer you one-to-one guidance and tutorials from selecting, applying, and preparing for college to writing your personal college essay. THE JOURNEYS SYMPOSIUM In this one-of-a-kind, four-year course sequence on leadership and practical life skills, you ll embark upon a voyage of selfdiscovery that strengthens both character and mind. PORTFOLIO-BUILDING ELECTIVES INCLUDING AP Expand the scope of your skills, intellect, and college opportunities with over 40 electives ranging from Public Speaking, Marketing, and Engineering Design to AP offerings in Art History, Microeconomics, Computer Science, and more. A MAJOR CHOICE Want to major before you get to college? You can pursue a concentration in liberal arts, science and technology, or entrepreneurship. Each option offers a wide selection of courses from which to choose. A DYNAMIC SOCIAL COMMUNITY Share your interests, passions, and ideas through the school s secure online community, comprised of teacherled clubs, discussion boards, theteenthink 12 social networking site, and more. As a newly launched school, GWUOHS is pursuing candidacy status from Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSCSS), the premier American regional accreditation agency. Full accreditation is expected in 2012.

6 Grades 6 12 / Full-time / Part-time Now part of the K 12 family, is a fully accredited, private online high school and middle school with a 37-year pedigree. For a family seeking more control of their student s education, Keystone offers continuous enrollment options across an extensive catalog of self-paced courses, available in multiple academic levels and delivery formats. ANYTIME ADMISSION: Students can enroll full-time or part-time, anytime of the year. YOU need a more independent alternative one that s focused on maximum flexibility, choice, and accessibility. MULTIPLE COURSE FORMATS In high school, you can learn most core subjects and some electives either online or via a printonly correspondence course. Keystone delivers all Honors, AP, and middle school courses online, as well as most world languages, with many online courses featuring a textbook or workbook component. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Through rigorous coursework and setting your own schedule with family and teacher guidance you build autonomous study habits, including project and time management skills as well as writing and communication proficiency. TEACHERS WHEN YOU NEED THEM You can reach out to your teachers as often as you need, with responses returned within one business day. Keystone teachers are proficient in their content area and use a variety of instructional strategies. A STUDENT SERVICES TEAM ON CALL Counselors, course specialists, administrative staff, and technical support are only a toll-free phone call away. Your family can also attend group webinars for college and future planning. AN EXTENSIVE CURRICULUM Pick and choose from Keystone s extensive curriculum catalog including 30 middle school courses and more than 160 high school courses. Offerings cover all core subjects as well as Honors, AP, six world languages, dozens of electives, and credit recovery courses. A DIPLOMA FROM AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL When you graduate from the full-time program, you earn a U.S. high school diploma accepted by colleges and employers across the country. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER INTERACTION You can get involved in the student newspaper, the student association, a variety of online clubs, message boards, and more.

7 Supplemental Learning Options Grades K 12 / Part-time All K 12 courses and materials are available for individual purchase, for a wide variety of needs. Depending on the course, teacher support is optional. VARIABLE ADMISSION: Students can enroll in one or more courses throughout the year. For high school courses that include teacher support, there are specific group enrollment dates. YOU are looking to augment your local school offering. ACHIEVE A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Boost the wow factor of your college application by taking AP courses, an additional language, or numerous unique electives. FILL A VOID AT YOUR SCHOOL If art, music, or other vital subjects have been scaled back or cut altogether at your school, you can turn to K 12 to complete your education. GET A JUMP START ON A CAREER Prepare for your dream job now with your own personalized combination of courses and electives, in areas such as technology and business. RETAKE A SUBJECT Enroll in a credit recovery course to learn unmastered topics and stay on track for graduation. These courses are available in compressed summer school versions or during the school year. TRY A NEW LANGUAGE Learn one for a school requirement, personal enrichment, an anticipated adventure, or just for fun. ENJOY THE BEST OF K 12 Individual courses include the exceptional K 12 curriculum and online school platform. Teacher support is an option for K 8 and world language courses, and part of the package for most high school courses. GET A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION Upon finishing your course, you can use this to obtain credit from your full-time school. RESOLVE A SCHEDULING CONFLICT At your school, if two or more classes occur at the same time, or if an extracurricular activity can t be moved, here s the answer.

8 instruction and support. Flexible choices. THE K12 DIFFERENCE IS OUR COMPREHENSIVE, STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH. Combining our patented, world-renowned curriculum with highly skilled teachers, a caring support team, an active social community, and an Individualized Learning Plan for every student, we put into motion a With an online education from K12, YOUR CHILD IS FRONT AND CENTER. When it comes to a K12 education, the words of students, parents, and teachers resonate the most. When all these voices unite, one message rings clear: With K12, your child can not only succeed in school but truly THRIVE. INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION. 360-degree solution tailored to your child s specific needs. With a 96% parent satisfaction rating, our curriculum is rooted in decades of research. K12 brings together educational experience like no other. This talented team makes sure every lesson comes alive with rich online content, state-of-the-art multimedia, hands-on materials, and more, to keep your student excited about learning. instructors and your child and we provide practical assistance, personalized advice, and access to a vast As America s leading provider of K 12 online education, K12 has a singular focus: to help students across the country and around the world reach their true, personal potential. Plus: Supplemental Learning Options THE BEST CHOICE I HAVE EVER MADE AS A PARENT. Of course, as a parent, you play a vital role as well. You participate as an active partner with K12 K12 Private School Offerings: AN AWESOME CURRICULUM. interactive learning experts with superb educators many with PhDs to develop a proven-effective Shape Shape your your future. future. Elevate Elevate your your strengths. strengths. Find Find your your voice. voice. Individualized Award-winning curriculum. We place your child at the heart of everything we do, and give your family a spectrum of choices. Among these options are our three online private schools K12 International Academy, The George Washington University parent network to ensure you re never alone. LEARN MORE: Online High School, and as well as Explore our many private online education options from full-time schooling to individual courses and many supplemental learning opportunities, all available K12.com/int (inside the U.S.) (outside the U.S.) wherever there is an Internet connection. you ll discover that our focus remains constant throughout. From the younger child struggling to keep up, to the teen craving greater challenges, we surround students with all the resources they need to succeed in school, in college, in a career, and in life. PROVEN SUCCESS K12 graduates have been accepted at such top schools as Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Duke, Berkeley, Juilliard, NYU, Notre Dame, and Cornell. How can we help your student achieve his or her dreams? 96% PARENT SATISFACTION RATING I AM IN CHARGE. gwuohs.com keystoneschoolonline.com Supplemental Learning Options/Individual Courses for Purchase K12.com/courses A LOT OF SUPPORT.