Posted by Laurie on March 28 2008 at 15:04:34:
In Reply to: Cyber-schooling in PA posted by Annette on March 27 2008 at 08:59:55:
I have 3 kids, one in public high school, one in public cyber and one in traditional homeschool. Each has their own needs, and I spoke with each about what was best for his situation. PA Leadership was mentioned. My sons did very well there, with excellent grades. There were some awesome teachers, although one I had a difficult time accepting his biased teachings on world religions. The one thing that kept repeating in my mind, and I have heard other parents say about Leadership, is that the school has a very brick and mortar feel to it. The work is assigned on a certain day, and is due on a certain day. I have been away from there for a few years, but at that time, the teachers had classroom time. However, some of them actually "locked" the classroom and if you were a few minutes late for the online class, you couldnīt access it. The kids quickly learned to follow the rules that I recall following 25 yrs ago in a public school.
I have also used 3 other cyber schools over the years, and would be willing to give you some ideas of things to ask while comparing various schools. Please, feel free to e-mail me.
tridlette at comcast dot net