| A home schooling program is an online learning | | | | teachers who provide course lectures and |
| program that offers the ability to obtain a high | | | | homework via the Internet. The students are able |
| school diploma. Several home schooling programs | | | | to turn in assignments online as well. In addition, |
| are designed especially for students that are of | | | | students and teachers can discuss topics via |
| high school age. In many cases, students need to | | | | forums, and teachers are also available for |
| be between 16 and 18 in order to take courses in | | | | individualized support. |
| the particular program. The program provides | | | | There are also fast track programs that offer |
| online education through various courses needed | | | | diplomas through a comprehensive, 24-credit |
| to graduate high school. | | | | examination. The timeline for completion of the |
| Also, preparing students to learn from home will | | | | program varies depending on the number of |
| help them with internet-based courses that are | | | | classes that are needed, but on average, a |
| required, for example, in online masters programs. | | | | student can earn their diploma in 3 to 12 months. |
| Students choose from a number of necessary | | | | The home schooling program is the perfect option |
| courses in many different areas of study. These | | | | for the student who left high school but still wants |
| include math, social studies, science and English. | | | | to get his or her diploma. The program works |
| The student can sign up for only the courses | | | | best for those who are motivated and are able |
| they need to graduate and take the online classes | | | | to devote time each day to the schoolwork. |
| at their own pace. | | | | Make sure that the school is accredited so that |
| The top home schooling programs use certified | | | | the student will be able to receive a real diploma. |