I’ve recently started my Spanish 2 course! So far it’s going really well. Everything is easy to understand and I am able to navigate around the website to complete my work. I’m glad that this online class will allow me to work at my on pace. I think this will make it easier for me to be successful even though I have a busy schedule this summer. I’ll keep you updated on my progress!
Entry 2 From Scholarship Winner Shelbie
August 15th, 2011Entry 5 From Scholarship Winner Carly
August 3rd, 2011Carly was selected as a winner of the Advantages Online Private School $1,500 Scholarship Contest held in late spring.
I have really noticed a change in my mood since I have started online PE. I am a lot happier than I usually am! Especially after I exercise. This is because exercising releases a hormone that makes you happy. This should give everybody a good reason to exercise on a daily basis! Exercising every day has definitely become easier to do because I know that it will make me feel better.
Entry 4 From Scholarship Winner Carly
August 3rd, 2011Carly was selected as a winner of the Advantages Online Private School $1,500 Scholarship Contest held in late spring.
Learning so much about my body and the health of my body has really helped me to start exercising more. Exercising helps firm your body and gives you more muscle. It really helps with your self-image. I know that it has for me. Even after I finish online PE I am going to continue exercising on a daily basis.
Entry 3 From Scholarship Winner Carly
July 6th, 2011Carly was selected as a winner of the Advantages Online Private School $1,500 Scholarship Contest held in late spring.
This week in online PE I am learning about proper fitness equipment. This inspired me to go get the proper equipment to help me with exercising. I learned that it is important to wear things that are not stylish, but have a good quality and work well for you. I am glad that I am learning about all of this because it will help me in the future when I want to exercise properly without injuring myself.
Carly Renner
Entry 2 From Scholarship Winner Carly
June 29th, 2011Carly was selected as a winner of the Advantages Online Private School $1,500 Scholarship Contest held in late spring.
I have been having a really good time doing PE online. I am getting a lot more out of it because I get to design my own workouts and do things I enjoy doing like swimming and rollerskating. I am also learning a lot more as well. I am getting more educated on my health and physical activites. This is a great opportunity!Carly Renner
Entry 1 From Scholarship Winner Shelbie
June 28th, 2011Shelbie Stevens was selected as a winner of the Advantages Online Private School $1,500 Scholarship Contest held in late spring.
I am very honored to be chosen as a scholarship winner. I will be taking Spanish 2 with Advantages Online Private School. I cannot wait to get started on my class. I’m super excited to see the many things I can accomplish over the summer. I hope to embrace the class I am taking and get as much or more out of it as I would be getting at my local high school. I have taken other classes with Advantages prior to this one and I know it’s the right choice for me. I’m looking forward to working with this incredible staff again! Although I will be very busy this summer, I’ll still be able to successfully manage my time and stay on target because of the easy online access this course has offered me. When I leave town I’ll make sure to stay on top of my Spanish ll class. It gives me comfort in knowing that Advantages will work with my busy schedule and be there if and when I have any questions. I am confident that I will be successful throughout this course. Thank you Advantages Online Private School for helping me achieve my goals as a high school student!
Entry 1 From Scholarship Winner Carly
June 28th, 2011Carly was selected as a winner of the Advantages Online Private School $1,500 Scholarship Contest held in late spring.
This summer I get to take PE online with a scholarship from Advantages Online. Now when school starts I will already have one credit so I can take another elective. In the afternoons this summer, I will do physical activities to gain my PE credit.
I am excited about getting to do this program because it gives me the chance to complete a credit which will give me more time to dedicate to my studies once my school starts. I am attending a performing arts high school and I have been warned that I will be extremely busy with all of my studies and activities.Thank you Advantages Online for this opportunity to be one step ahead!
Advantages Online Education for World Class Athletes Through Partnership with Windells Academy
May 10th, 2011Advantages Online Private School Provides Education for World Class Athletes Through Partnership with Windells Academy
Las Vegas—Student athletes are now able to study a diverse curriculum while maintaining a rigorous practice schedule, resulting from a newly formed relationship between Advantages Online Private School and Windells Academy, an extreme sports school on Mount Hood, Oregon.
“Advantages offers hundreds of courses at the pace best suited for a student’s learning,” said Allison Dampier, co-founder of Advantages. “That philosophy makes us a perfect match for Windells and for students all over the world who require an accessible education model.”
Two exceptional Windells students using Advantages are Nick Goepper who recently placed third in The North Face Park and Pipe Open Series and now has is sights set on the 2011 X-Games, and Jamieson Skinner who is attending the globally acclaimed Lord Somers Leadership Academy in Australia.
According to Michele Hepburn, Jamieson Skinner’s mother, the flexibility of studying through Advantages Online Private School offers great balance for education and athletics. “Due to the ease of where and when Jamieson can complete his Advantages coursework, not only does he excel in his studies, he is able to stay competitive with his athletics and operate an online snowboard apparel company.”
Similar to students at Windells with varied schedules and considerable travel requirements, Advantages is providing coursework to the high school basketball team from Findlay College Prep at Henderson International School, young professional tennis players and working actors and models throughout the world. Additionally, students in public and private schools are utilizing Advantages’ comprehensive online education model, taking everything from credit recovery courses to unique classes not offered at their own schools.
About Advantages Online Private School
Advantages Online Private School has globally recognized accreditation and was founded in 2007 with a mission to deliver exceptional curriculum to a “classroom without walls.” This unique and comprehensive learning platform assists students in achieving their educational goals. Due to the all online, no text book format, Advantages has a global reach with enrollment in the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada, Germany, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Russia and Ukraine. Advantages offers more than 300 courses for K-12 (general curriculum, core and honors); advanced placement; SAT/ACT preparation; GED; non-traditional courses including video game design, personal finance, driver’s education; high-tech electives and credit recovery. A complete list of courses and tuition rates are available at www.advantagesschool.com.
Accessible Credit Recovery Courses for High School Students
May 10th, 2011It Is Report Card Season and Advantages Online Private School
Offers Accessible Credit Recovery Courses for High School Students
Las Vegas—Later this month report cards will be delivered to thousands of high school students, solidifying their first semester grades. For many, low or non-passing grades will negatively affect their high school transcripts jeopardizing their ability to meet graduation requirements.
Offering more than 300 courses, Advantages Online Private School offers credit recovery courses for high school students to accessibly repair transcripts tarnished with low grades or failed courses. Credits are transferable to traditional high schools and colleges, including the Clark County School District in Nevada.
“For soon to be graduating students, especially those whom are college bound, the setback of even one low or failing grade can be detrimental,” said Pam Dion director of Advantages Online Private School. “Due to budgetary cutbacks, school districts are unable to offer a broad range of classes in their conventional summer school programs. At Advantages, our full course list is available for students who have had difficulty in math, science, language arts or even Spanish. Enrollment is simple and course work can begin almost immediately.”
Advantages wide range of offerings allows students to elect to take additional courses to enhance their transcripts. In addition to standard curriculum courses, Advantages offers several world language classes (Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Latin and German, among others), high tech courses such as Web design, digital video, green technology and online game design, as well as 21 advanced placement courses.
“By offering all of our courses online – with no text books – we are able to provide students with ease in accessibility as they can log on to complete their studies from any computer, whether at home or at a relative’s house during the holidays,” said Dion.
For further information on Advantages Online Private School and the courses offered, visit www.advantagesschool.com.
About Advantages Online Private School
Advantages Online Private School was founded in 2007 with a mission to deliver exceptional curriculum to a “classroom without walls.” This unique and comprehensive learning platform assists students in achieving their educational goals. Due to the all online, no text book format, Advantages has a global reach with enrollment in the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada, Germany, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Russia and Ukraine. Advantages offers more than 300 courses for K-12 (general curriculum, core and honors); advanced placement; SAT/ACT preparation; GED; non-traditional courses including video game design, personal finance, driver’s education; high-tech electives and credit recovery. A complete list of courses and tuition rates are available at www.advantagesschool.com.
Why Do You Teach Online?
June 23rd, 2010By Amanda Crane
Inevitability I get asked this often, mostly by teachers who instruct in “live” classrooms. Some of them are former colleagues, some are complete strangers. I have a few stock answers that I rotate depending on my audience.
I believe there are a variety of ways to learn.
I think this is one of the most important responses. In the traditional classroom there are different learning styles to adapt to, IEPS to consider, and technology to implement. As teachers we are constantly changing how we teach to benefit our students. Online learning is just another one of those ways.
I have no “shy” students.
There is always that shy student who sits in the back and perhaps feels intimidated and dominated by stronger members of the class. There is none of this in the online environment. I really feel I can get to know each student individually through his or her writing, posts, and e-mails. Students seem to feel much more confident with their classmates because the online world is anonymous and protected.
I have lag time to respond and collect my thoughts.
We all know that teachers have to be quick on their feet. A student may very well ask a question we don’t know the answer to offhand. In addition, a student may fire off an inappropriate comment that would need to be dealt with immediately. If either one of those scenarios happens, I have the benefit of responding within 24 hours (or less if I choose.) Sometimes it helps to take a step back and reflect on the right way to approach a student.
I can go to class and meetings in my pjs.
This is a silly reason, but a great one. It is wonderful to not have to put on “teacher clothes” and makeup every morning. It is also great to be able to attend meetings and trainings in my pajamas at night. I still conduct myself as a professional, and no one knows the difference!
I enjoy being home.
This is a simple but powerful reason. I chose to teach from home so I could be with my children. I can go to the park all morning and grade in the afternoon or evening when my kids are asleep. I save completely on daycare and get to work out of the most comfortable place I can imagine – my home.
I hope these reasons inspire other online teachers to defend their position that online instruction is just as powerful and significant as traditional instruction!
Amanda Crane is a contributing writer and teacher for Advantages Online Private School. You can read her credentials by visiting our staff page. http://advantagesschool.com/staff.html