Discussion 9.2 Virtual School Course

While perusing the site for VHS courses  I noticed a lot of wonderful offerings for students of many different levels. This is something that is crucial when deciding to let students take these courses or not.  If the course is too advanced they may become even more discouraged and if they are not challenging enough the students will be bored and not do as well as anticipated.  One of the major concerns for courses such as these is the discipline that is required to do well.  Being able to construct the time-frame and keep it is necessary to stay in line with the assignments and keep on top of what is required.  Students need to understand when committing to such classes that it is imperative that they have the discipline required.  These courses could be great to start teaching young students accountability and discipline skills for preparation for college.  The awesome thing is that students do not and cannot commit to be full time. They are part time and these courses serve as supplemental learning for students who need additional help or challenges.  The VHS does not try to cancel out the traditional school setting just to enhance the learning experience of their enrolled students.  They can also aid students in helping with prerequisites they may feel that they need before they enter into the challenging world of college.  Many students think they know what they want to do and maybe courses that are offered in their field would help the students feel more secure or re-evaluate their decisions - sometimes the sooner the better.  Sometimes just experiencing something new and different is encouraging and can spark an interest in school again. 

Resources:
http://thevhscollaborative.org/