There are pros and cons associated with online high school. You should consider both carefully before choosing between online and traditional school.
Pros:
- Can complete school more quickly
- In an online high school setting, each student can move at their own pace. This means that if a student is smart and motivated, they can complete high school faster than the typical four years, get their diploma early, and start college more quickly.
- Courses only spend extra time on concepts not understood by the child
- In traditional high schools, teachers may have to spend extra time going over concepts that some children already understand to help other class members grasp those processes. Similarly, the teacher may find themselves out of time when one child needs extra help.
- Mobility issues or sickness can be easily overcome
- Where a sick child or someone with mobility issues may find it difficult to go to school consistently, online high school offers the ability to get a leading education and diploma along with access to the advantages that graduating brings everyone trying to start their own lives.
- Safety
- It seems that the new is always reporting on another school shooting or bombing in a larger institution. Online high school virtually eliminates any worries of these safety concerns
- Bullying
- The online high school setting removes a majority of the concerns of bullying in school.
Cons:
- Teamworking
- Even though you might not think about it much, regular group projects in school settings help us to learn how much better people are when we work together. There are finer points to teamwork that you just are not privy to until you experience it with all its challenges and benefits firsthand.
- Socialization
- Another thing important part of learning in high school is social interaction. Understanding social cues, what is or is not polite, and how to create meaningful relationships is critical to success as an adult. Without exposure to peers, making these types of connections with other youth, and learning how to react to normal situations can be challenging.
- Learning style
- Some children or young adults find the online learning structure difficult to adapt to, causing them to not learn as well as they might have in a traditional high school.
After weighing your options carefully, you should consider both the pros and cons of enrolling in online high school. There are many situations where the benefits of online education outweigh those of a traditional school setting.