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I sent my son to public school for grades one through eight before I got tired of the system. He was simply not learning at a rate that was satisfactory to me, and his standardized test scores reflected that fact. Many of their teachers seemed to care about the students and did the best with what they had, but with an average class size of 30 or more students, it was difficult for them to provide individual attention when needed. Since there is still time to change my son's academic career so that he can get into a good university, I started researching private high schools in the area. Private high schools offer many advantages that their public school counterparts simply cannot match. Chief among these is a low teacher-to-student ratio that ensures that I will give my child the extra help he needs, all in a timely manner. In elementary school, we often didn't know there were problems with my son's grades until report cards were sent home in the spring. By then it was too ...

Learning in a traditional classroom often means limited options for students, simply because a classroom learning environment has to meet the needs of the masses rather than the individual. Why should virtual education options apply the same limits? With cyber education, you are selecting an alternative educational medium for your child and you have the opportunity to choose the option that best suits your needs rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. Here are some suggestions for choosing the right virtual school: Academic When trying to choose the right cyber school for your child, academic options are likely to top your list. Selecting a school capable of meeting your child's academic needs will be your highest priority. For example, you might want a school that not only meets state academic standards, but also prepares your child for college. Or you may want a school that offers remedial classes that help your child improve skills and make up lost ground. Or maybe your child ...