Advice From the Counselor For Making Online Education Work
There is a misconception that going to school is easy. It’s not easy! It takes work and commitment in any educational environment. School buildings by their very nature create structure and a schedule for students to follow, which helps them stay organized, and on task. The same approach is important and useful in helping your child be a successful online learner.
Tips For Success
Create a work or study space that is free of distractions and open for use without interruptions
Television, food preparation, and casual conversations will disrupt and distract your child from the ability to concentrate and complete work.
Check on your child’s progress and Internet activity daily. You must oversee your child’s learning
As a parent, it is your responsibility to set educational expectations and to supervise your student’s activity and progress. Have him or her walk you through assignments and show you the activity and communications they are involved in. Use your parent portal to check progress and grades, monitor time on task and communicate with teachers.
Construct a daily schedule and stick to it!
Design a daily routine for going to school. But writing it down (post it where your student can see it) or putting it into your child’s device (set alarms as triggers or reminders) will help establish a pattern of positive behaviors that will help performance in school.
Commit a certain amount of time to working in your classes every day and DO IT
Your child must commit at least 4 hours DAILY to studying and doing the class work. If he or she does not put dedicated time into school it will be extremely difficult to graduate on time. High school students must earn 24 credits over 4 years; this is 6 credits a year.
Communicate daily with your teachers
If your child has questions, let the teachers know right away.
Connect with the School Counselor, Educational Advisor and Technical Support Specialist
We have an amazing support team in place to ensure academic success for all students. If your student is experiencing technical issues, frustrated with time management, or has concerns about a class, Summit wants to help. Available to every student are their teachers, a devoted advisor, and a robust IT Department.
Happy Testimonials from Real Parents and Students
"SLC was a great school for me and I liked the flexibility. It had all the flexibility of an online school while still offering in-person classes, tutoring, and study hall for high schoolers. I really liked all my teachers there, they were always helpful, understanding, and they leave good feedback on assignments. If you are considering the online school route I would choose this school over connections or k-12 because it's smaller and more personal, and you get to meet with your classmates and go to in-person classes while still having mostly online work. (you can do everything online though if you want so don't worry) They also have events and free tutoring for all the subjects."
Student
Virtual Academy
"I have a child in jr high and a child in high school. Both kids like the flexibility of classes and the enthusiasm their teachers bring to classes (both in person and virtually). They like how the school is pretty low-drama and focused on learning in fun ways. We’re super satisfied with our choice to attend Summit Learning Charter."
Parent
Virtual Academy
"The Summit teachers and staff have been incredible to work with. They have been solutions oriented and supportive as my son as explored options for studying abroad next year."
Parent
Virtual Academy
"I did most of middle school and all of high school at Summit Learning Charter. I enjoyed the oppourtunity to do early college at Mt. Hood Community College the most. I also made my dearest friend there. It was better than public school from what I've heard."
Student
Virtual Academy