Miss P.

**SHOULD I ENROLL? QUIZ BELOW.**
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Directions: Answer each question accordingly. Once you're done follow the next directions! Keep track of which answer choices (1, 2, 3, 4, or 5) you are mostly choosing. Try to be honest with yourself.
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Question One:
Do you want to work at your own pace?
1. I don't mind staying on track with the pace of my teacher and peers.
2. Sometimes I wish my teacher would spend less or more time on a subject.
3. I wish I could go slowly or quickly, my teachers don't match my pace at all.
4. I feel like I really need more control in how much time I spend on each subject.
5. I need to freeze time there and here, and speed it up in some classes ASAP.
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Question Two:
Are you independent or willing to become independent?
1. No way, my hand is up like 24/7. Even if I know the answer I still bother my teacher.
2. I can go an entire class without interaction from my teacher, but prefer NOT to.
3. I would like to have my teacher there if I need her, but I'm ok being solo.
4. I like the challenge of taking things alone. I'm ok with being independent.
5. I don't need anyone, mckay? I believe in tackling things alone first.
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Question Three:
What do you think of the high-school experience?
1. I love the noise of a crowded cafeteria, seeing my teachers everyday, and fire drills.
2. I like pancake days where the entire school gets together, but it's not too important.
3. I'm alright with the field trips, proms, and graduation Connections A. Can offer.
4. I'll go to the field trips the virtual school offers, but it doesn't bother me at all.
5. I wish we had less assemblies and more time for instruction and class.
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Question Four:
Do you have some talent or ambition that you wish you had time for?
1. No, all that I have going on is my school work, chores, dinner, walking my dog.
2. I like doing community service, but it's no big deal.
3. I wish I had time to get a job and make money, learn to drive, volunteer at the shelter.
4. I figure skate professionally and I'm on the swim team. I have practice each day at 12pm.
5. DON'T even get me started on all the things I wish I could do but can't because of my fixed 7am to 3pm schedule.
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Question Five:
How important is your social life?
1. I never want to be separated from my friends or I want to make friends in public school.
2. Seeing them is important to me, but I could always make new ones.
3. I'm ok going to field trips and joining clubs to meet friends from my virtual school.
4. I'm pretty introverted, and I don't mind not seeing my friends anymore.
5. Introverted isn't even close. I'm a kermit and I like being alone, so netlix on please.
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Which answer choices did you mostly choose?

I chose mostly 1's and 2's: You feel some attachment towards the brick and mortar school experience, and you value classroom interaction. You should consider staying where you are. Perhaps a virtual school isn't the best idea for you.

I chose mostly 2's and 3's: You are sort of on the 'line', either option works for you but you should definitely weigh the Pro's against the Con's and ultimately decide what would make you happier and more succesful.

I chose mostly 3's and 4's: You should consider learning more about your local virtual school, it looks like it could be a good fit for you.

I chose mostly 4's and 5's: I would highly recommend considering a virtual school. It looks like the cons of virtual school don't bother you at all which is important!
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My Review (2nd year in TECCA, as a student + my mom's thoughts)
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What is it?
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A virtual school for K-12 students. There are public and private options, and I believe mostly every state has a program. Students work independently for 28 hours (8-12) a week, or 22/less for K-7. You have access to teachers, but for the most part you are solo in a distraction-free environment so that you can work at your own pace.
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Staff:
Friendly, always there to help. Respond in a timely fashion and are straight-forward. They are here for you, so don't hesitate to reach out or call.
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Curriculum:
The classes can be as hard or as easy as you make it. If it's hard you can always webmail a teacher, visit their Live Lesson (explained later) room, or google. Khan Academy, youtube videos, you name it. If it's too difficult they offer foundations courses or regular classes.

If it's too easy, then ask to bump up the challenge and consider enrolling in Honors or AP.
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Live Lessons:
In Live Lessons, as the name implies, you enter a chatroom ran by your teacher where you can socialize with fellow students and learn or review topics in your class. Usually each class has one once a week, and they are an easy way to being succesful. They are also a lot of fun.
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Have I improved or decline or stayed about the same in terms of my educational growth?

I declined for the first year I attended, because having the luxury and freedom of being able to do your classes at 9am or 1am, for me, meant a lot of procrastination. It is very easy to give into temptation and chill all day, but discipline is a habit you practice and build up.

For my 2nd year I grew and began to mature. I took my education seriously and got high honor role. I stopped waiting until the next day or week to turn in assignments. As you can see, your attitude determines which way your growth will go.
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Would I go back to brick-and-mortar school?

Sometimes I wish I could, just to see my old friends again. I fell out of touch with them ever since transferring, and for any teenager or child no matter how introverted you are, the experience of going to class and laughing at a meme your teacher posted or gossiping with your best friend is what life is about. Memories and socializing.

Of course with socializing comes downsides too. Virtual schools are a safe-haven for individuals who have suffered bullying, don't find school safe anymore, have anxiety, et cetera. In some of my classes, the students were a pain in the calves and hindered my education (non-stop chatting, making teachers wait for them to shut up, etc), so being in a distraction-free zone actually helped massively.

At the end of the day, although I may miss it, I wouldn't go back because it has changed my life for the better in many ways other than educational growth.
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The End Verdict

If you took my quiz and scored high (3's, 4's, 5's), and you have months thinking it over, then try it out. You can always return back to your brick & mortar school if all hell breaks loose. Take this decision seriously and discuss it with your parents.
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My Mom's Thoughts:

My mom commented on how independent I have become, how my grades are higher than ever now that I can spend hours on an assignment instead of anticipating the bell to ring, and how the teachers are very kind and helpful.
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With the 21st century came ubers that drive themselves, ovens that fit on top of a counter, and iPhones that no longer fit in your pocket. It came with new technology and in this modern era, it's obvious that our schools and education would also transform in a technological matter- alas, online school. I personally think every program, K12 or Connections Academy, still has a long way to go before perfecting the art of being an online schoo.

Although whether or not you should enroll is deeply impacted by factors such as your personality and discipline to stay motivated and on track, anyone can make do with it.

Good Luck! Any questions? Send me an email.

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September 14,2016.

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