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What You Need to Know about Distance Learning Charter Schools
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Interested
in enrolling your son or daughter in an online charter school? Here are
the answers to the most common questions about charter school learning.
How
are distance learning charter schools different from traditional public
schools?
Charter
schools generally have more freedom than traditional schools. They are
often able to select their own type of instruction and may avoid many
of the bureaucratic regulations that public schools must submit to.
Consequently, a growing
number of charter schools
offer an online curriculum and give students the chance to work on
their own.
How
are distance learning charter schools different from distance learning
private schools? |
Distance
learning charter schools are funded by the government, while distance
learning private schools charge tuition. Distance learning charter
schools must meet several state and federal requirements, while private
schools have more freedom to do as they please. Students enrolled in
distance learning charter schools are provided with instruction and
supplies free of charge. Some programs even provide students with a
personal computer and an internet connection.
What
type of curriculum do distance learning charter schools use?
The
curriculum requirements vary from school to school. Some states have
strict curriculum requirements that charter schools must adhere to.
Others allow charter schools to select their own curriculum. Generally
speaking, most distance learning charter schools offer the same types
of courses as traditional schools in their state. Because students do
not have access to physical facilities, classes such as gym, woodshop,
and home economics may be limited.
Do
distance learning students have to take tests?
Most
states require that charter school students take state exams.
Additionally, distance learning programs often use unit tests to
measure students' progress. Some states do allow parents to sign a
testing waiver form that exempts their child from mandated state
testing.
Can a
diploma from a distance learning charter school be used for college
admission?
Yes
– Most charter school diplomas are accepted in the same way
that public school diplomas are accepted (particularly if the charter
school is regionally
accredited). In most
cases, colleges and employers are unable to tell the difference.
Can
adults finish their high school diploma through an online charter
school?
Like
traditional public schools, charter schools are aimed at educating
minors. The cut-off age varies from state
to state. Some states allow students to continue using public education
until they are 21. Older adults interested in earning a high school
diploma may want to |
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consider enrolling in a private online
high school program.
How do
I find out more about distance learning charter schools in my area?
Most
states now allow charter schools. To find an online charter school
serving your area, see: State-by-State
List of Free Online Charter Schools.