amys Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I haven't had the time needed to devote to making the decisions about high school curricula or programs because we had a bit of a flood here and our lives are in disarray. However, I need to be getting my letter to the school district within the next couple of weeks, and am feeling panicky. I've been researching various virtual school options for my 9th grader, but nothing is really fully working for me. I'd LOVE to enroll him in k12, but we don't have an extra 7 grand sitting around to throw at that program. There are no PS/virtual charter options for us in this state. I found Keystone, but then I came on here and saw a number of negative things. I saw a reference to Apex Learning, which certainly looks more affordable, but I don't really know anything about that program. We tried Oak Meadow for 8th grade, and DS was not a fan. He enjoyed doing the Plato science lessons and those through the KY virtual school (which uses the Plato platform.) I had thought of just using the KYVS program for the fall; read that they are upgrading some of their programs and adding more honors/AP classes, which is encouraging. It certainly would be the most affordable of the options, running probably $300 when the HSBC runs a deal. I don't know; I guess I am just hoping someone could throw out the name of a great online/distance/virtual program that is going to require minimal involvement from me and be both engaging and challenging for my son. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Apex is good, but no diploma, and I cant remember if they do transcripts or not??? But it is a rigorous great program, matter of fact K12 still uses them, but does not admit to it. Veritas PRess Scholar Academy is 1/3 the cost of K12 and very rigorous and great program, they just got accredited and offer diploma program and transcripts. Keystone is not bad, just not great teacher involvement, if you have a kid that works good independently it will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amys Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Thanks for the input. It looks like Apex will send a grade report but does not keep transcripts. I can put together a transcript myself, so that's not a huge deal. My school district allows homeschoolers to earn a diploma from our local high school if graduation requirements are met, so the fact that Apex is accredited would probably help with that process should we decide to go that route. My son does learn well independently and mostly needs something or someone to keep him on track (other than me!) so I won't rule out Keystone just yet. I'll keep digging...thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ame E. Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 but could not find prices. how much per course? Thanks Ame E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvingLife Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I haven't used any of these schools but I have heard that Apex and Vertias Press are both really good schools so I would check those out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Amy are you looking for secular or would religious be okay? If you are not adverse to Catholicism, Seton is fully accredited, does grading and transcripts, students can follow the lesson plans easily and independently, and the cost is very reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amys Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 The Apex pricing is kind of hard to find. If you go to "Contact" there is a hyperlink to a website under "Virtual School." Click on that and it takes you to the virtual school site; go to "enroll" and there is a link for tuition and fees--but I'll put the link in here to make life simpler. :) http://alvs.com/Enroll/Tuition_and_Fees.htm Tuition is $350 per semester. Kind of salty. I actually had looked at Seton, but I do want something strictly secular. If they didn't require four years of religious studies I would consider it, but I don't think that would work for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamananci Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 We liked Oak Meadow for 9th grade!!!! Good teacher support if u do it that way. $5000 for 9th grade with supplies and wonderful teachers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirowife Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Kolbe, Mother of Divine Grace, St. Thomas Aquinas - all Catholic Keystone, American School, Home Life Academy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstenH Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Laurel Springs School is one I have my eye on in case we ever need to go that route. http://www.laurelsprings.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggermom Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 American School of Correspondence - http://www.americanschoolofcorr.com/ Park City Independent (100% online & Self-Paced) - http://www.parkcityindependent.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 University of Missouri and Indiana University bith have online high schools and grant diplomas. The University of Alabama has online high school courses, but I am not sure if they grant diplomas. I do have a lengthy list of online class resources. If you would like a copy, please PM me with your email address and I'll send it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandigirl Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hey well I go to keystone and it really is a good school. Sometimes I believe they give to much "busy" work like 33 paragraph long definitions and 7 essay questions but thats for an AP . Anyway the regular and honors courses are very easy but you learn a lot. There is just not all these essays and projects that suck time into a black hole never to be found again. If your kid can not be independent DO NOT DO IT! I really mean this it will be torture for him and for you. You will have to be on top of him the teachers here do not contact you EVER... unless you contact them. Now if he is independent or you are willing to watch him go for it. I have had to learn how to be independent on this system and most of the keystone kids I have talked to said that their freshman year was a big mess up. The would fall behind and mess things up mainly because its hard to get used to it. I wish you the best and if you would like to see example keystone assignments look at my blog (I think I posted them there:confused:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 My 6th grader is currently taking classes through University of Missouri and we have been very happy with them. We will most likely continue through high school with them or may even try some classes with Indiana University. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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