Nine tips for keeping virtual students focused at the end of the school year!
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How to Beat ‘Senioritis’ and Get Ahead of the Curve with Online-Based Education
Do you know how many students suffer from senioritis in their last year of school? The not-always-fictional ailment includes a common lack of motivation, excessive tardiness, and long periods of time where students just sit and stare at the clock, wasting time, and...
5 Reasons Why Getting Education Outside the Classroom is a Great Option for Elementary & High School Students (K-12)
Today, many companies have some type of work from home policy. For adults, studies have shown that a few work-from-home days a week can lead to an increase in productivity. Workers at home offices tend to take fewer sick days, take shorter breaks throughout the day,...
Home & DIY Education Hits the Mainstream as More Students (and Parents) Realize its Important Benefits
For iCademy Global students like Lauren, Audrey, Rosendo, and Mike, great learning opportunities don’t happen in a classroom. Busy schedules, athletic events and practices, traveling, and chronic illnesses are just a few obstacles that students at traditional...
How Homeschooling Changes from Elementary to Middle School
While the exact grade levels can vary by location and school district, elementary is usually considered kindergarten through 5th grade, and middle school usually encompasses 6th through 8th grades. The transition from elementary to middle school represents a huge jump...
Jumpstarting Your Child’s Career with Credit-Focused Classes
Online schooling provides many benefits for children of all ages, but for high school students preparing to enter the work force or college environment in just a few short years, credit-focused classes can be a great option. Here are just a few of the benefits this...
How Online Homeschooling Shaped Our Family
Making the choice on where and how to educate your child is one of the most important ones you'll make as a parent. If you're looking for a way to ensure your child gets the best education possible in an environment that works for them, online homeschooling may be an...
Is Your Middle School Student Interested in Taking High School Courses?
If your child is breezing through middle school and you think he or she could benefit from being a bit more challenged, it may be time to consider high school courses. This option is becoming increasingly popular among high-achieving students who have their eye on...
College Prep: How Dual Enrollment Can Give Your Student a Head Start
Dual enrollment courses are a great way for your student to prepare for college. Whether they want to complete core college courses early or challenge themselves with rigorous coursework, these programs can give your student a head start on their path to higher...
How Military Kids Can Benefit from Online School
1.7 million U.S. military kids and dependents face a unique set of struggles when it comes to education. They are trying to hit the same milestones as every other student while also coping with: Constant relocation Deployment of family members Inconsistent curriculum...
How K-12 Online Learning Can Benefit Your Child
Many people dismiss online learning as a viable option because it’s new and unfamiliar. However, as technology and online communication improve, parents are encouraged to revisit this opportunity. Online learning offers several significant advantages over the...
iCademy Global is the Virtual Answer to Today’s Student Needs
by April Hunt of Grand Rapids Kids Why Families Choose iCademy Global “I think when people hear the word cyber school or online school they have a vision of students working in isolation at a computer and it’s so not true with iCademy,” says Leisa Lobbezoo, teacher at...