Oklahoma Virtual High School Announces Open Enrollment for 2013-14 School Year

Reuters ^ | January 7, 2013 | Meg Martin

[2ndDivisionVet]

Oklahoma Virtual High School (OKVHS), a full-time, completely virtual public school serving students, grades 6-12, throughout Oklahoma, announced today the start of its open enrollment period for the 2013-14 school year. Students and families interested in transferring are invited to submit applications for open enrollment into Oklahoma Virtual between now and March 31 during the Oklahoma State Department of Education`s annual open transfer period. For more information or to apply, call 888-425-7178 or visit www.OklahomaVirtualHighSchool.com.

OKVHS, a tuition-free program offered by participating schools and districts across the state, combines rigorous online courses and a flexible schedule that lets students work at their own pace. Students, who work from the comfort of their own home or anywhere with a computer and Internet access, have online access to experienced, Oklahoma-certified teachers who provide real-time support via phone, email and instant messaging 24/5 (Sunday 10 p.m. though Friday at 8 p.m.). OKVHS teachers hold bachelor`s or master's degrees in their subject area and have significant online and traditional classroom experience...

[NTHockey]

Yeah, but what about their football team?

[newheart]

Yeah, but what about their football team?

Fantasy League, of course.

[cripplecreek]

There are waiting lists for virtual schools in Michigan.

Its not something for lazy students and parents but its nice to have the choice.

[Jonty30]

Madden NFL.

[Vince Ferrer]

Less chance of getting shot or indoctrinated.

[KGeorge]

Yes on getting shot, but I’m wondering about the indoctrinated part. Is this the left’s “antidote” for homeschoolers. It would at least give parents better control & it is Oklahoma, so that’s 2 things working in it’s favor right there.

[2ndDivisionVet]

Are there no parochial or private virtual high schools?

[Vince Ferrer]

I wrote that because parents would have a much better opportunity to monitor what the teachers are saying, so I think the indoctrination would not be as bad.

[KGeorge]

You know, I don’t know. It’s been 7 or 8 years since I knew anyone homeschooling their kiddos. Maybe someone will weigh in who knows.

To Vince, I agree. (& obviously, I guess, I’m paranoid. The federal gov’t has no business controlling education in any way, imho)

[Kevmo]

Sounds close to my modest proposal for education reform.

From my homepage:
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We have been discussing ways to fast track kids through high school to avoid the liberal agenda and other idiocies:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1315730/posts?page=84#84

Proposal for the Free Republic High School Diploma.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1316882/posts

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[John 3_19-21]

My son "attended" 3 years of South Carolina K-12 Virtual School.

He graduated last year with a 3.64 GPA..

All while working a 20-30 hour a week part time job..

He also duel enrolled his senior year at the county technical college..

[John 3_19-21]

The "brick & morter" schools do not like the public virtual charter schools..

They get a portion of their funding from having butts in the seats. For every child in their district that "attends" virtual school thats monies they dont get.

[4mybiz]

Our youngest son has been in the Ohio Virtual Academy from its inception. OHVA uses the k-12 program, co-founded by Bill Bennett. We started with kindergarten, and our son is now half way through grade 10. He consistently scores above average on state tests.

Oddly, last year some flags began going up on a couple of the courses. Global warming came up in Science as fact, and in a business course, the material stated that it is always best to do business with and through the government. WTH? Fortunately we are the teachers and though he completed the lessons, our son expressed his rejection of the lesson plan as opinion and not fact in his written work.

I have to think we are the exception and that most kids and parents go along with the lesson plan without questioning.

[2ndDivisionVet]

I like the History Channel, but they almost always refer to Global Warming as settled science whenever they discuss it.

[KGeorge]

Excellent. I was hoping someone with firsthand knowledge would weigh in.
That’s exciting to know that Y’All are in South Carolina.

[tbw2]

Liberty Christian School in Argyle, Texas, offers an online school program in addition to a physical campus.
http://www.liberty.edu/onlineacademy/

Oaks Christian School I have heard of but don’t know their specifics
http://online.oakschristian.org/

[tbw2]

You asked about religious online high schools.

This school states it is an online Christian accredited high school.
http://www.northstar-academy.org/

St. Vincents School in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas has combined online courses of an accredited online program with their campus program, allowing them to now offer an accredited high school program with most courses taught online. However, teens also benefit from in-person language lessons, supervised science labs, religious classes and art taught by teachers on campus.

[2ndDivisionVet]

We pass Liberty when we go to visit her parents in Keller. Nicest high school campus I’ve ever seen.