Many parents think if you do online school you won’t be able to get into good colleges. That is not true, According to ASU Prep Global colleges care more about your GPA than the setting in which you learned in.

According to scientists from Harvard Studies they have found that 18% of parents pointed to greater flexibility in a child’s schedule or way of learning as the biggest benefit or positive outcome related to online school. Online school helps students by giving them more time to do what they love.

Mental health plays a big role in school. One in six U.S. youth ages 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year, and half of all mental health conditions begin by the age 14. Undiagnosed mental health illnesses can significantly interfere with a student’s ability to learn, grow and develop. Online school provides a safe environment that reduces stress for traditional school pressures, such as bullying, social anxiety, and packed schedules.

With online schools, students can work at their own pace and set up their own schedules. The elimination of an 8 hour school day frees up time for rest, hobbies, and family, lowering burnout rates. 

Roughly 50-65% of students in online school graduate early versus traditional school. Taking online classes helps students finish degrees faster with less stress. 

Parents should keep an eye on their kids’ mental health and check in on their stress levels. According to Mental Health Center For Kids, Mental health check in’s give parents a chance to identify their kids’ struggles and help them reflect on their emotions. 

Too much stress causes severe negative risks by keeping the body in a constant fight or flight state. Online school helps kids with stress because they don’t have to worry about homework and waking up early for an 8 hour school day.