9th Grade
Arianna
Arianna’s school schedule lets her work at her own pace while taking entrepreneurship courses to help run her bakery business.
Meet Mia
Mia is a bright and ambitious 11th grade student who is passionate about learning and her future career in medical science. K12-powered online high school provides her with opportunities to explore internships and other professional connections.
Why This Family Chose K12
Mom and Learning Coach Margarita speaks Spanish with her family at home, so it helps that K12 provides an engaged school community with bilingual teachers, other Spanish-speaking families, and resources to support her role and Mia’s learning. Now the whole family can be involved in Mia’s educational journey.
Find a supportive and inclusive learning environment
Mia wanted a positive learning environment that rejects bullying and supports the success of all students. Online school offers a welcoming community, bilingual teachers, and the resources she needs to succeed.
Discover a unique learning experience
Mia’s one-to-one learning experience helps her focus and boosts her confidence. Her grades improve year over year, and she feels like she can truly be herself.
Thrive with confidence
Mia makes friends through leadership opportunities and internships. Supported by a positive online environment, she thrives academically and personally.
A Day in the Life of Mia
CLASSES & ASSIGNMENTS
Get Sway Over Your Day
Mia attends live classes with her teachers where she can ask questions, interact with her classmates, and learn from engaging and knowledgeable educators. After each class, Mia completes self-guided offline assignments and submits them through her online learning platform. She can access recorded classes if she needs to review material or cannot attend a live session.
Beyond the Classroom
EXTRACURRICULARS AND CLUBS
Live Your Bright Future Today
Outside the classroom, Mia loves cooking Honduran food with her family, playing with her dog, and researching NASA programs she’d like to apply to. She also enjoys leadership opportunities as the president of her school’s SkillsUSA chapter, allowing her to gain new skills and make new friends, too.
A Day in the Life of Margarita
As a Learning Coach, Mia’s mother, Margarita, has to balance her own responsibilities with the role of supporting her daughter’s education, but the flexibility of the online school schedule allows her to effectively manage her time and still be available for Mia when needed. Additionally, K12 has several tools available with Spanish translation, which helps Margarita be involved in her daughter’s education.
TIME COMMITMENT
Support Your Student’s Success
Since high school students like Mia works independently most of the day, Learning Coaches are involved anywhere from one to three hours a day. Tools and resources empower Margarita to support her daughter’s success. She’s able to track Mia’s progress, communicate with teachers and counselors, and participate in parent-teacher conferences — all online.
TEACHER AND COUNSELOR SUPPORT NETWORK
Gain Confidence to Do School at Home With a Strong Network
From the dedicated staff to the online community of families and students, Margarita is connected and supported in her role as Learning Coach. She collaborates with Mia’s teachers and counselors to establish goals and identify strategies to help Mia succeed academically and socially. The school also offers regular webinars and workshops for Learning Coaches to help them develop their skills and ability to support their online learners.
schedule
Master Lessons With Flexibility
Mia’s schedule is flexible and allows her to balance her schoolwork with other activities. She has the freedom to work on her assignments at a time that suits her best, and she can adjust her schedule as needed.
schedule
Master Lessons With Flexibility
Mia’s schedule is flexible and allows her to balance her schoolwork with other activities. She has the freedom to work on her assignments at a time that suits her best, and she can adjust her schedule as needed.
CURRICULUM
Engage With Interactive Lessons
Mia’s online school offers a comprehensive curriculum that is designed to be interactive and engaging, with multimedia resources such as videos, animations, and virtual labs. Mia enjoys the flexibility of being able to work at her own pace and having access to a variety of resources to support her learning.
CAREER PREP
Explore Career Interests
In addition to her regular curriculum, Mia takes healthcare-specific courses and earns industry certifications. Mia got interested in healthcare after her mom developed a neurological disease, and K12 helps to give her clear and detailed insight into how the medical field works. Currently, Mia wants to become a flight surgeon — in space!
Family Q&A
K12-powered schools are a great option for students who are looking for a personalized, supportive education that prepares them for a bright future with college and career prep. Plus, they offer resources for Spanish-speaking families.
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These are the stories of real students attending K12-powered schools and their families. Content is a combination of direct quotes and summaries from interviews. Their stories each reflect their experiences at their respective schools. Actual experiences can vary by student and school. These pages are designed to reflect a typical day in the life of a student attending an online K12-powered school. Individual class schedules and requirements will vary by state, school, and the individual needs of each student. Course materials vary, and certain schools may not provide computers or may have specific requirements for providing equipment.