We spend the mornings hanging out instead of rushing to leave. We get to make every day what we want. We play, cook, decorate, do art projects, and if she wants to do more of something we can. She can focus on her tasks more without the class noise disruptions, which is a huge help to her success in learning.

Online school is the way to go!! I find my grandson gets much better grades online, if he doesn’t understand something he has so many resources to get the answer to his questions without waiting for the teacher to get to him, like brick and mortar.. he wants to get up and start school knowing he doesn’t have to leave the house or deal with bully’s, and dangers that come with brick and mortar.  Also, not enough teachers to help every student. He can eat when he needs food or water, and he can also rest between classes. Classes are not as long or the same every day, so he gets more sleep. They also offer great field trips! I don’t have to fight the traffic to get him to school. He is getting excellent grades. They weren’t as good in brick and mortar. We will continue online school and encourage others to do the same. 

I first homeschooled my son and needed extra help so I decided to put my son in virtual school and honestly have loved it so much. It’s helped him learn faster and opens him up more. I never wanted to put my kids in a classic public school because it feels unsafe now for children. I want my kids to learn and be happy without experiencing bullies or teachers who bully the kids and have my son come home dreading the next day at school instead of focusing on learning and being a happy child without fearing the next day. I love this school he is in because it gives him challenges that makes him work harder and still gets to see students every morning. I love that we can come together to meet other students and parents to also have a good time while learning. It’s unfortunate there aren’t a lot grants available for community events - that’s something we need more of! I will never choose a classic public school over the virtual school my son loves so much!!

My daughter had to have open heart surgery when she was 3 years old; this made it difficult for us as a family to have our son in a brick-and-mortar school due to her being immunocompromised, attending frequent doctor appointments, and being involved with him too. Being able to have an online school that keeps her and him safe, along with the socialization it provides, the flexibility, and the great community, has made it the best option for my family. I wouldn't have it any other way and am so grateful for this option. I don't know where we would be without online education.

My oldest is profoundly gifted and has ADHD. Virtual public school allows him to spend his time on above grade level work instead of focusing on his weaknesses. This is his fifth year and the program benefits him greatly. My 1st grader is accelerated in math and science, and is able to get the extra concentration on reading skills that she needs. 

My son is a really bright kid who started to lose interest in school during second grade. He reads several grades above his level, and our local public school was struggling to teach kids how to read.  He stopped caring about school because he was so bored. Another reason why it's a great fit is the flexibility of having the Internet. My husband has to work outside of the country in Canada for part of the year. This allows us to continue with school without interruption and allows our 10-year-old son to see his father for a week at a time or so at a very important time in his development.

My daughter experienced bullying on the playground and on the bus.  After watching another student suffer permanent injuries from three older students who received no consequences, we decided to enroll in ORVA for my daughter's safety.  At her last conference, I was told that she was "falling behind,” but her lowest grade now is a 91%.  She is getting the individualized attention she needs.  She was getting bored in her classes because her teacher had to spend more time correcting behavior issues with other students instead of teaching.

My student has dyslexia and learning from home allows him the time to complete assignments and learn without the distractions from the brick-and-mortar school setting. My student can take a test in a better way without feeling he has to be pulled out into a special learning environment. This is the perfect way for my student to learn.  He sees his friends on non school-related time, which makes for a more healthy and productive school week. He is learning faster and better at home in this environment. 

Our son Cash is very smart and very busy.  His last traditional public school grade was 3rd.  In that year, he was disruptive in class and his teacher resented and was unkind to him.  ORVA has been a godsend!  We can study and take pauses as necessary.  He is able to learn tangentially at the computer, and he’s not distracted by activity around him.  It has also allowed Cash to develop his tennis skills.  He is now #1 in the USA for 12's in the USTA.  Thank you very much.  The online school and teachers are wonderful!!

We have to move around for my husband’s job. The virtual public school allows our child to not have to deal with the stress of transferring schools. 

My child does much better with classwork, projects, etc. without the distraction of other students. She enjoys working on her own and is very good at scheduling her time. There was also a better chance for advanced classes/learning with a virtual school.

Greg was being bullied and had increasing problems connecting with students and teachers in his traditional public school. He felt a lot of anxiety and had issues completing work and trouble even attending school. 

Natalie is learning how to work more independently and is also held accountable for her work and attendance in all subjects. ORVA also allows us to travel to horse shows during the school year, while not missing any school work or falling behind.

My oldest is profoundly gifted and has ADHD. Virtual public school allows him to spend his time on above grade level work instead of focusing on his weaknesses. This is his fifth year and the program benefits him greatly. My 1st grader is accelerated in math and science, and is able to get the extra concentration on reading skills that she needs.