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To: teenyelliott; metmom

http://flvs.net/Pages/default.aspx

I am quite happy with the Florida virtual school. The classes are challenging without being overwhelming and teach the state standard curriculum so when the student goes on to a state university they are not at a disadvantage. This is also free for Florida residents which makes it more attractive. There are several other states which have their own virtual schools as well. I don’t know what FLVS charges for an out of state student. Best of luck to you it is a lot easier if you let someone else do a lot of the work like a virtual school or a canned curriculum. I used Switched on Schoolhouse before the virtual school and that was good too.


11 posted on 07/29/2009 4:08:16 PM PDT by scottteng (IMPEACH OBAMA I am Jim Thompson)
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To: metmom; All

K12 has schools, but they are state based. IIRC, this is a William Bennett company.

Certain school districts have online departments/elements in many states, so you might call one of the better districts in your area and ask about degrees from an online education or how meetings with teachers would be conducted.

You might also ask at the companies that manufacture learning management systems, e.g., BlackBoard or ANGEL, to see if someone might direct you to better online schools. Or, call DoDEA, the DoD education arm—as they are cutting edge on many things.

Finally, certain Christian churches have programs, but this needs more research. Perhaps Liberty University can help you. One of the problems will be certification in your state and meeting curriculum requirements set by state Depts. of Ed.


14 posted on 07/29/2009 4:17:09 PM PDT by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Fili et Spiritus Sancti.)
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To: scottteng; All

We’ve used FLVS for our older high school aged sone and are quite happy. Especially since I dont have to try and remember chemistry. Decent selection of classes without the propaganda.

Be wary of some of the online schools. We tried one and it was a major disaster. I think they took too many students but our $800+ in tuition was a complete loss.

BJU is very good in everything we have purchased from them though.


25 posted on 07/29/2009 7:04:28 PM PDT by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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