A Day in the Life of a K12-Powered Student

See what online school looks like for real students and learn more about what they’re studying, how their class schedule is set up, and all the ways they stay social. Plus, find out how real parents make online school work for the whole family.

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11th Grade

Mia

Mia wants to be a surgeon, and she’s  preparing for a healthcare career with support from inspiring and relatable teachers.

 

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6th Grade

Connor

Connor learns best when he can take breaks, move around, and use his fidgets to focus while finishing assignments at his own pace. 

 

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2nd Grade

Peter

Peter works ahead at school with attention from certified teachers and the flexibility to finish lessons at his own fast pace.

 

Stories From Real Students and Families

Online school students and families thrive thanks to flexible scheduling options, high-quality curriculum, and dedicated support from certified teachers every step of the way.

Elementary School

Young students and their parents enjoy the online school experience for the interactive classes, caring teachers, hands-on materials, and flexibility for breaks to get the wiggles out. The top-tier curriculum helps little learners build core concepts, while Learning Coaches appreciate the structure and all the resources and support available to them.

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Kindergarten

Demonty

Demonty stays on track at school with a personalized approach to learning and great teachers who work with his mom.

 

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1st Grade

Klara

Klara switched to online school during the pandemic for more consistency, and her family gained more control over their time.

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1st Grade

Micah

Micah can focus on live classes with family support and a flexible schedule that can include nature hikes or the trampoline park.

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2nd Grade

Peter

Peter works ahead at school with attention from certified teachers and the flexibility to finish lessons at his own fast pace.

 

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3rd Grade

Gabbie

Gabbie can work through lessons at her own energetic, fast pace and spend more time on her advanced writing assignments. 

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3rd Grade

Jaala

Jaala thrives in a safe environment for her allergies while her military family gets to enjoy smooth transitions wherever they go.

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3rd Grade

Keegan

Keegan’s reading and writing improved thanks to online school support services like speech therapy.

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3rd Grade

Sarai

Sarai’s a natural entertainer who can explore her leadership skills in a supportive online setting that encourages her to shine bright.

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3rd Grade

Willa

Willa’s school schedule includes live reading and art classes, independent math studies, and the flexibility for dance and chess breaks.

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4th Grade

Zoe

Zoe meets big milestones in reading, writing, and math with speech and occupational support for her autism and ADHD.

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5th Grade

Cash

Cash got access to advanced courses, as well as dyslexia and dysgraphia therapies when he switched from homeschool to online school.

 

Middle School

Students in grades 6–8 start to enjoy the extra flexibility of online school, which allows them to add in social activities like school clubs, competitions, and other extracurriculars. The game-based curriculum incorporates student interests. Learning Coaches value the accessibility of certified teachers trained in virtual instruction.

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6th Grade

Connor

Connor learns best when he can take breaks, move around, and use his fidgets to focus while finishing assignments at his own pace. 

 

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7th Grade

Lily

Lily works ahead on her schoolwork and spends her free time on fun science experiments and animal club activities.

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7th Grade

Mari

Mari thrives in an online school with flexibility for medical appointments, hands-on lessons, and social activities through a military co-op.

 

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8th Grade

Josh

Josh’s advanced school schedule makes time for live history and science classes, science experiments, and basketball.

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8th Grade

Sabrina

Sabrina excels academically with a supportive class structure and Spanish-speaking staff who helped her settle in at school.

 

High School

Teens are independent learners who use online school to prepare for their futures with advanced courses, career exploration, and activities designed to build real-world skills. The added flexibility can help make time for jobs, internships, and even college classes.

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9th Grade

Arianna

Arianna’s school schedule lets her work at her own pace while taking entrepreneurship courses to help run her bakery business.

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9th Grade

Geoffrey

Geoffrey enjoys in-depth curriculum he can work through at his own pace and still have time for theater and piano.

 

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9th Grade

John

John enjoys a more focused environment with fewer distractions where he can take business courses to learn how to run an auto shop. 

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10th Grade

Stephen

Stephen’s flexible private school schedule allows room for competitive swimming while rigorous courses prepare him for college. 

 

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11th Grade

Abi

Abi’s school schedule makes room for hands-on healthcare labs, extracurriculars, and work at the family restaurant.

 

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11th Grade

Gabriela

Gabriela explores career prep options and takes project-based learning courses that will help her run her own business someday.

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11th Grade

JessieAnn

JessieAnn uses the extra time online school allows to take additional healthcare courses and participate in more clubs and activities.  

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11th Grade

Jordin

Jordin’s school schedule includes AP English, honors history, a dentistry internship, and summer courses at the local college.

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11th Grade

Matthew

Matthew prepares for his future with advanced curriculum, including career courses and dual-credit college classes.

 

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11th Grade

Mia

Mia wants to be a surgeon, and she’s  preparing for a healthcare career with support from inspiring and relatable teachers.

 

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11th Grade

Tre

Tre can minimize disruption from military family moves and confidently prepare for college and career from anywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

K12-powered schools provide a structured schedule with set live class times, assignment dates, and suggested lesson plans. Outside their scheduled live classes, students can complete other assignments and activities at their own pace within the given deadlines. Live classes are also recorded in case anything has to be made up.

Developed by education experts, the K12 online curriculum is specifically designed to support flexible schedules and multiple learning styles so your child can thrive while learning at their own pace, in their own place.

Learning coaches for elementary students typically spend 4 to 6 hours per day helping their child stay on track. As students become more independent, Learning Coaches become less directly involved. In middle and high school, the Learning Coach’s role becomes more about oversight, typically committing 1 to 3 hours per day.

Use our School Finder to learn more about local K12-powered options and enroll your child in a program that suits their needs.

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These are the stories of real students attending K12-powered schools and their families. Content is a combination of direct quotes and summaries from interviews. Their stories each reflect their experiences at their respective schools. Actual experiences can vary by student and school. These pages are designed to reflect a typical day in the life of a student attending an online K12-powered school. Individual class schedules and requirements will vary by state, school, and the individual needs of each student.