A day in the life of a high school student

See what your day will be like as a student or as parent, what you can expect your child’s experience to be like!

online high school day in the life

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An online high school student’s day can be quite flexible, allowing them to balance their studies with other commitments. Here’s a typical day:

  • Wake Up and Get Ready
    Students often have more freedom to start their day at a time that suits them best.
  • Check Announcements and Assignments
    Students log into their online learning platform to review any new tasks or messages from their teachers.
  • Complete Independent Work
    Students work on assignments, readings, or projects at their own pace.
  • 1 on 1 With Teachers
online high school day in the life
online high school day in the life
  • Continue Independent Work
    Students may continue working on assignments or explore additional resources to supplement their learning.
  • Attend Extracurricular Activities or Clubs
    Online high schools offer a variety of clubs and activities that students can participate in.
  • Review and Study
    Students may review their notes, complete practice quizzes, or study for upcoming tests.
  • Relax and Unwind
    After a productive day of learning, students can enjoy hobbies, spend time with family and friends, or simply relax.
online high school day in the life

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Have Questions?

Below are some of our online academy FAQs. If you still have questions or need anything, we’re here to help!

Is there a deadline for enrollment?

No, students can enroll in semester-long flexible courses at any time of the year! All courses, except Advanced Placement (AP), can be taken as semester-long flexible courses. Visit our course calendar page to learn more.es at any time of the year! All courses, except Advanced Placement (AP), can be taken as semester-long flexible courses. Visit our course calendar page to learn more.

Am I required to be in class at a specific time every day?

Students in grades K-3 will have a couple required synchronous session check points throughout their Math and Language Arts courses. This one-on-one time is crucial for our teachers to assess how your child is progressing on the building blocks of core concepts such as phonics and counting. These do occur one on one with teachers, but teachers will help find times that meet family needs. But, students in all other grade levels/courses can login at the times that best fit their needs and work through the pre-recorded lessons and assignments. There is a pacing guide in each course that is a great tool for students to utilize to stay on track, but it is not mandatory to follow. Additionally, students of all grade levels can schedule one-on-one time with teachers as needed.

Can I get my high school diploma from Accelerate Online Academy?

Yes. If you are looking to get your diploma from Accelerate Online Academy, you must enroll in our Full-Time High School Tuition Program and meet the graduation requirements. We hope you decide to enroll in our school and start working towards your accredited, Accelerate Online Academy U.S. high school diploma.

Who is eligible to enroll in Accelerate Online Academy?

Students in grades k-12 from all over the world are eligible to enroll in our online courses and programs. Our only requirements are students must be at least 5 years old to enroll as well as under the age of 19. However, students who reach the age of 19 during a school year may complete that school year.

If I’m having any issues with my course, technical or other, is there someone I can call?

Yes! Our help desk is open from 8am-8pm EST Monday through Friday. Visit our customer support page to get in contact with them. If you have a question about the course content or need help with the curriculum itself, please contact your instructor as they will be the best person to help you.

How can I check on my student’s progress?

Parents can be enrolled as observers in their child’s course. Observers will receive a weekly email of the student’s progress. They can also log in to our learning management system to see the student’s grades, pacing, and teacher feedback.

Do your courses require extra materials?

Students can complete a semester long course in as few as 6 weeks. The maximum allowable time in a semester long course is 20 weeks.

How much time do I have to complete each course?

Students can complete a semester long course in as few as 6 weeks. The maximum allowable time in a semester long course is 20 weeks.

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Accreditations

Accelerate Online Academy is accredited by Cognia, formally known as AdvancED Accreditation, and many high school courses are University of California A-G approved. All of our Advanced Placement courses are College Board Approved. Accelerate Online Academy is approved as an online provider of NCAA core courses.