High school has always traditionally been in-person, where you can complete your courses and interact with your homies every day. However, many students feel that they would prefer to finish some courses online, especially in this day and age where our high school experiences have been punctuated by Covid-19. If you are one of these students, you have come to the right place!
There are many virtual schools in Alberta, and here are 4 of them:
1. Vista Virtual School
Vista Virtual School is an online high school that offers courses for 1 – 12 students. Elementary and Junior High courses are generally print-based, with some online courses, whereas Senior High courses are entirely online. All Senior High core classes are offered, as well as languages, CTS courses, CALM, and Work Experience courses.
Students that attend full-time school elsewhere, can take up to 5 credits per school year with Vista, as well as 10 credits during the Summer. Registration during the school year can happen anytime, and the Summer enrollment for 2022, begins on May 1st. You can even register as a full-time student. All classes are asynchronous, with videos by teachers for support.
https://www.vvschool.ca/our-school/welcome/
2. Golden Hills Learning Academy
Golden Hills is an online high school that also offers courses for 1-12 students. A homeschooling option is available for students in Elementary. However, Senior High courses are exclusively online (with the exception of Math 10-3, which is print based). All senior High core classes are offered, as well as CTS courses, Knowledge & Employability, and CALM. Also, all classes are asynchronous.
If you attend a school elsewhere, you can take up to 10 credits per year with Golden Hills Learning Academy.
Each of their summer school courses cost $50 to be enrolled in.
https://www.goldenhillslearningacademy.com/contact
3. St. Paul’s Academy
St Paul’s Academy is an online high School that offers courses only for 10-12 students. You may register only up to 5 credits per year with them, however, if you require more credits to graduate, they can be flexible if you contact them. Many courses are offered at St. Paul’s including core courses and CTS courses.
It is worth noting that no diploma courses are offered during the second semester.
https://albertahomeeducation.ca/st-paus-academy-part-time-studies/
4. Canadian Rockies
Canadian Rockies is a virtual school that offers part-time schooling for 10-12 students. There is not a limit as such as to how many credits you may take per year, but teachers and administrators from the school will talk to you discussing your schedule and your needs.
Some courses that are offered here are core courses, CTS courses, and a variety of social science courses. This is an asynchronous school as well.
https://www.crps.ca/programs/distance-education
Overall, there are many reasons why you should take online school. You have flexibility as to where you can work, when you can work, and you can set your own pace. If you know that you are good learner online, you may want to consider this option. Just remember, don’t overstress yourself out 🙂