Online Classes

Parents Forum
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<p>My daughter is a junior at a very small high school. She has signed up for classes next year. However, there isn't a lot left for her to take. Some classes have been dropped because of budget cuts / classes that are too small. She is strong in math and science, though not sure what she will study in college - maybe math or engineering. Next year, she is taking AP Calc, AP Physics, AP Econ, English. That's all she has for sure right now. The other available classes, like accounting, don't interest her. And I don't want her just filling time with classes she doesn't want to be in. </p>

<p>My son was in a similar situation and ended up taking classes at a local college his senior year. However, his school schedule was flexible. Hers will not be because of the classes she is taking. We only have one of each AP class so she will have to live within the constraints of the given schedule.</p>

<p>So, I am wondering about online options. I understand there are a lot of online resources, and she and I will research them. But, I am wondering if anyone on CC has had experience with them or can recommend a particular option. I know that colleges look for a rigorous senior schedule, and I don't want it to look like this was a way to slack off. </p>

<p>Thanks for your help!</p>

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<p>Stanford’s EPGY is an excellent source and are widely accepted by colleges. They have an on-line high school with full-time or part-time enrollment, but they also have a la carte classes. Pennsylvania Homeschoolers is also good for online AP classes.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the suggestions.</p>

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<p>What online classes is she looking for, VMT? Some other ideas:</p>

<p>AoPS
University of Missouri
The Potter’s School
Math and Music Studio’s John Rosasco (private tutor)
CTY
Coursera (Free)
Udacity (Still free, I think)
MIT EdX (Free)
Thinkwell
Eimacs
CTD</p>

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<p>She would like to take a computer programming class. We don’t have anything like that at our school and she would like to investigate and see if she likes it. She will probably take an online class over the summer just to see if it’s something she wants to pursue it. It looks like there are a lot of options.</p>

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<p>She also should ask about this at her own high school. For example, my nieces and nephews in Iowa were able to choose from a wide variety of online courses offered through the state public school systems’ network.</p>