When you think of English teachers and all they demand of their students, what comes to mind may be lengthy composition papers, boring book reports, and figuring out how to differentiate between words like “lay” and “lie.” While these may represent a portion of what comprises a typical English class, there is one James Madison High School (JMHS) teacher who is not your typical English instructor as she strives to make the subject exciting and relevant to her online students.
Online high school gives you the freedom to study from home, at a coffee shop, in a park, or at your local bookstore–anywhere that works for you. But it does still mean studying. Here are some quick and easy study tips to help you become a better learner, even as you order that second double latte.
Is online homeschooling right for you? Sure, hanging out in your pajamas with your four-legged friend by your side sounds ideal--and it can be--but work, discipline, and self-motivation also come into play. Homeschooling online isn’t for everyone, but it’s becoming an increasingly popular option for everyone from athletes who need to travel to families with demanding schedules to students who do well academically but suffer in traditional school settings from low self-esteem or bullying.
Think of your traditional high school. Most likely, the scene is filled with crowded cinder block classrooms, cheap carpet, tiny desks, dilapidated lockers, on and on. Sadly, many of America’s high schools haven’t been holding up well over the years.
