<p>I use the Keystone National High School independent study program. It seems to be getting pretty popular. So I'm wondering if anyone else here uses the program? I have found it to be a great alternative to traditional homeschooling, since they provide students with transcripts, diplomas, etc.</p>
<p>We've not used it--it's one where you have to do their classes and use their textbooks--is that correct?</p>
<p>Yes. They offer correspondence and online courses.</p>
<p>I have never used it nor taken any online courses. But it does seem like a good idea for some people.</p>
<p>I have audited university courses instead, and that has worked for me.</p>
<p>The university I will be attending in the fall makes it possible for students without a high school diploma to receive one from the university. That is what I will be doing.</p>
<p>I like it because they offer many courses that my public school didn't.</p>
<p>My brother is going to start using it next year. It'll be our first time trying it, but we've heard a lot of good things so we're looking forward to it.</p>
<p>Awesome! I'm sure he'll love it. My favorite courses have been Psychology and German 1, 2, so be sure to check them out. :)</p>
<p>Would like to bump up this thread.
S is an athlete and starts HS next year. We are considering Keystone. Anyone have more to offer/insights/opinions? What about college applications? Anyone start out going to Keystone then return to traditional HS?
Please HELP!!!</p>
<p>We have homeschooled 4 in or through high school. Three of them used online courses. One used Keystone for Spanish but hated it. The online school they loved, and totally prepared them for college ( all were accepted to universities, one has now graduated college) was The Potter's School. </p>
<p>The two youngest, sons, decided to go to traditional HS after taking these courses. One went to traditional HS in 11th grade, and one in 12th (this year). They are at the top of their class, and it is a rigorous college-prep private school.</p>
<p>If you decide to check out The Potter's School, and decide to register for a course, make note of the registration day AND time, then go to the site and register the minute registration opens. Many courses are so popular that they fill quickly. You can fill out the family registration information ahead of time, which will allow you to jump in and grab your course on registration day.
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<p>Boonbob-
Can you elaborate about why your one disliked Keystone so much, if you are comfortable doing so, otherwise PM me. Thanks!
I'll check out Potter's.</p>
<p>Part of why we are looking at Keystone for our S is that he is an athlete that will be traveling and training, a set rigid schedule is a challenge. Do I get Potter's correctly that it is actually scheduled like a traditional school?</p>
<p>Does anyone know of online schools, like Keystone that have a time period that allows you to self-pace?</p>
<p>Potters is far different from Keystone, and that is why S didn't like it. Potters is more personal, and teacher are more involved in learning. Classes meet once a week or so, and are live. S wore a headset and could talk to and hear the teacher during the class. Teachers can use a virtual whiteboard and post up text, images, or web addresses and web content as they teach. Laptops can be used anywhere there is internet access when taking classes. We were also able to contact teachers far more quickly at Potters.</p>
<p>The classes at Potters meet at various times. Each class has several time slots from which to choose. One English class that S took was at 10pm. The school wants to make classes accessible to overseas students, and that is why the times are as they are. Most classes have several days AND times from which to choose. </p>
<p>My D, who has since graduated homeschooling, became a professional ballet dancer. When she was training at a very intense ballet school, she needed classes that would fit her tight schedule. She trained or performed for around 30+ hours per week. She loved Potters classes.</p>
<p>I hope this helps!</p>
<p>That helps a lot. Unfortunately for S, his schedule can be very inconsistent. One week he may be training and competing 8-10 hours a day, then the next week he will have 2-3 hours of training only a day. The "live" aspect is very nice and I like the "personal" touch that Potter's has, but in his case this is more of a means to an end (temporarily). After next year we will know whether or not he will be attending a school that incorporates his sport, but for next year we have to get his schooling covered, not let him fall behind, and allow him to focus on his competition.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for the insight.</p>
<p>I use it right now. I like it, but it's not as challenging as my old school and I can notice that. However, I went to a really good public school. I switched because regular school just wasn't working for me, I like this a lot better. If you need a really flexible schedule this is probably your best choice, there's not a lot of teacher-student interaction but I prefer learning on my own.</p>