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Each year, thousands of Utah students benefit from the individualized educational opportunities at Utah Online School. For families that want more ownership over their time and education, UOS provides students in K-12 that opportunity. Students may attend Utah Online School part-time while also spending part of their day at a boundary school, pursuing other interests or gaining work experience.
Last year Camden, an elementary student, did a split enrollment with Utah Online and his boundary school. He wanted to get ahead and thanks to the courses available at Utah Online School, he mastered two years of courses in one year.
"He really enjoyed being able to go at his own pace. He would wake up and go to his boundary school in the morning for math and specialties. Then after lunch recess, where he would get to hang out with his school friends, he would come home and start his Utah Online courses," Camden's mother explains. "He did language arts, social studies and science all with UOS. The best part was he was able to get ahead and still have lots of free time to enjoy life and be a kid."
Camden's mother went on to say, "We loved working with Utah Online School. They make it so easy to learn at your own pace and in your own space. I have all three of my kids going to UOS with plans to get associate degrees all while in high school. They have set up my kids for a very bright future."
Flexibility for all Utah students
All students in Utah are eligible for flexible online education. In 2010, the Utah Legislature approved a Statewide Online Education Program that allows eligible students to earn middle school and high school graduation credit through the completion of publicly funded online courses.
Many parents and students don't realize that the program allows students in any district in the state to create a personalized education plan that combines in-person and online courses. Taking advantage of this option provides families flexibility in scheduling and curriculum as well as the opportunity to earn high school credits.
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And as a Utah public school, UOS classes are free to Utah students.
Learn anywhere and get school credit
Utah Online School is currently enrolling for fall. With nearly 70 course options (and a list that is always growing), there is almost always an opportunity for individual flexibility.
In addition to traditional subjects like reading, art, history and math, UOS has classes like computer science, programming, coding, world languages (20-plus), music (guitar, ukulele, music theory and more), wildlife and marine biology, honors courses and ACT prep.
If you have a student who will be old enough to drive, UOS offers drivers education that includes the curriculum and simulator requirements.
Grade replacement
Sometimes life brings unexpected events that interfere with students' learning and ability to maintain their GPA and academic goals. Luckily, Utah allows students to replace grades on their transcripts through the grade replacement program.
By enrolling with Utah Online School, students can replace courses when it works best for their schedule.
"My grades have suffered in a couple of classes and I was able to replace these grades taking Utah Online courses," said one student. "It felt so great to submit my transcript to colleges this year. It really showed who I am as a student."
To ensure your student follows the correct procedure for grade replacement at their boundary school, they will need to speak with their counselor.
Credit recovery
For students who struggle or fail classes in school, UOS offers credit recovery to help students across the state get back on track for graduation.
Available all year, for a flat $50 fee, students can recover as many courses as they can during a nine-week session. As soon as a course is complete, they can start a new one, which allows students the opportunity to complete courses as quickly as they master the concepts.
Schools across the state trust Utah Online School and routinely refer students seeking makeup or original credit.
A tried-and-true option for online education
If the idea of online and in-person blended education is appealing, but you don't know where to start, Utah Online School has perfected the process.
UOS serves 10,000-plus students yearly with more than 150 teachers, counselors and staff. In more than 17 years, the cumulative total of students served has exceeded 120,000. Along the way, UOS has achieved a course completion rate exceeding 90% and a graduation rate of more than 95%.
Utah Online School achieves student success by tailoring learning to student needs with the support of certified teachers, adult mentors, and counselors.
Enroll today in Utah's premier online school, serving K12 students with both full and part-time options. Utah Online School is an accredited public school, free to Utah students.
