Cyber high school

school that teaches students through Internet

A cyber high school is a high school on the internet. It teaches students over the Internet. It means that a high school student has the option of receiving their education at home.

Locations

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In the United States, 38 states have some form of cyber high school, according to CBS News.[1] These schools often include giving a computer, internet connection, textbooks and cyber high school software.

Teachers

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Cyber high school teachers are sometimes able to work from home,[2] depending upon the state's cyber curriculum. If the state is against the idea then the tutor has to go at a special location to be able to teach.

Purpose

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Cyber high school appeals to all students but works especially well for those students with needs that can not be met in a traditional classroom, such as students who are ill, homebound students, students who travel, or special education students.[3]

References

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  1. "CBS News". Archived from the original on 2008-05-19. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
  2. "New Hampshire Public Radio". Archived from the original on 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2008-05-31.
  3. "National Education Association". Archived from the original on 2008-06-12. Retrieved 2008-05-31.