For the second year in a row, Micah Dunkleberger placed at the Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair. This year she competed in the environmental science senior division with her project studying the amount of energy used by a door front refrigerator compared to a chest type refrigerator. [Read more…]
How K-12 Online School Prepares Students for College
With all the benefits of online schools, perhaps the most overlooked and important benefit of K-12 distance learning is how it prepares students for college. Certainly, an accredited K-12 online school strives to give your student the solid academic foundation necessary to get into the college of his choice. The basics of math, science, language, history, and diverse electives all embellish your student's transcript and make him a desirable candidate for university acceptance.
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Coming Soon: Spring Thing
On average, how many times does an American open the refrigerator each day? How many points does the Statue of Liberty have on her crown? Eyesight is the sharpest at what hour? [Read more…]
Success or Excellence?
Success – a quality that all parents want for themselves and their children. However, let us stop for a moment and define what success is. Is it achieving high scores in coursework and on standardized tests? Is it maintaining a 4.0 GPA? Is it completing all coursework on schedule? Is it ranking at the top of your class in a given subject area? [Read more…]
The Importance of Mascots
Do you remember what your high school or college mascot was? Perhaps it was an eagle, a bulldog, or a warrior. I still remember both my high school and college mascots; I was a knight in high school and a defender in college. Did you notice that I said "I was" and not "the mascot was"? No, I was not the one dressed up in the costume dancing around at basketball games. [Read more…]
Student Resources for National Poetry Month
"A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language." – W.H. Auden
Increase your student's love of literature and appreciation for poetry with these helpful resources for National Poetry Month this April. From Chaucer to Shakespeare, haikus to sonnets, and metaphors to meters, these handy poetry websites include information and activities that make learning poetry fun.
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3 Reasons to Do School at Home
Today, many parents are considering more alternative forms of education, including online schools and homeschools. While the reasons for pursuing alternatives vary depending on each child's situation, many parents discover the same foundational reasons for switching from a traditional form of academic learning to a home-based approach.
Here are a few of the most common reasons parents choose to do school at home:
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Raise a Student Who Loves to Read
No matter if your child finds books fascinating or if reading books is the last thing he wants to do, the benefits of reading cannot be denied. From ages 0-5, children grow language skills faster than any other time in life, and words, speaking, comprehension, and phonics are all built during this time range. Beyond that, reading also helps students prepare for schoolwork and future careers, follow directions, and interact with peers.
In celebration of International Child's Book Day and Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, here are a few tips for encouraging your student's love of reading:
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Extracurricular Activities for Your Online Student
Online learning offers many opportunities not available in a traditional school. For example, students can attend classes from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection and complete courses according to their own schedule and pace. However, along with this flexible freedom, it's important to include activities other than just schoolwork.
Additional non-school activities broaden online students' perspectives and make them more well-rounded individuals. In addition, these activities are often avenues for students to meet new friends and ease any questions parents may have about their online student's social interaction. Here are a few ideas for extracurricular events that can further social skills and academics:
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4 Engaging, At-home Science Experiments
Science experiments don't have to be limited to frog dissections and lab work with chemicals. In fact, some of the most fun science experiments happen with ordinary, everyday items at home. Make your science lessons more relevant, applicable, and interesting with these popular, do-it-yourself experiments:
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