The K12 Methodology
Make Learning Come Alive.
Our programs are rooted in the principles of how children learn and harness the power of technology to make school engaging, memorable, and meaningful.
Developed By Science
Based on 20+ Years of Education Research.
At the core of all of our programs is 20+ years of research into how students learn best, in collaboration with curriculum specialists, lesson developers, UX instructional designers, writers and educators.
Personalized Learning
You choose the classes, pace, and structure that’s right for your child.
Individual Growth
Students develop skills outside of the classroom like communication and time management.
Future Planning
We prepare each student to step confidently into college or a career.
Your Child, Front and Center.
Every child has different needs, talents, and interests—including those they haven’t discovered yet. We encourage them to shine and give them the tools to thrive.
Certified Teachers
Teachers Trained in Online Learning
All of our teachers—many of whom have advanced degrees and decades of experience—are state-certified and trained specifically for the online classroom.
A Variety of Instructional Models.
We offer several programs, each with their own unique strengths. Here are some examples of how students learn at our schools:
Seminar-Based Teaching.
At Grand Canyon Private Academy, students participate in collaborative, seminar-style discussions rather than lectures, which fosters open communication and teaches students to think more openly, respond to others, and defend their ideas.
Journeys Symposium.
At George Washington University Online High School, their Journeys Symposium and Capstone Project give students the opportunity to expand their academic potential and prepare for future academic and professional experiences.
Flipped Instruction.
At K12 Private Academy, students learn through a flipped instruction model, studying new material on their own prior, then coming together in their live, virtual classrooms to practice, ask questions, and engage more deeply with the material.
See It In Practice
Real-Life Student Schedules.
The world is your child’s classroom—students learn through experience on- and offline with fewer distractions and built-in breaks.
- Wake up
- Get Ready for School
- Breakfast
- Previous lesson review
- New material and lesson plan
- Questions & Homework
- Mentor review
- Research & work session
- Next steps planning
- Practice healthy eating habits and nutrition
- Homework review
- Live lesson
- Questions & answers
- Homework review
- Live lesson
- Questions & answers
You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers.
Online school works much like traditional school with the added convenience of a virtual platform. Students learn from anywhere there’s an internet connection on our Online Learning System (OLS) while enjoying a world-class curriculum and consistent academic guidance to support their unique learning needs.
In traditional homeschooling, parents choose the curriculum and hold primary responsibility for instructing their children. K12 Private programs provide many options for home-based education, one of which is online homeschooling. We also offer full-time, teacher-supported education options that share similar requirements and benefits of traditional brick-and-mortar private schools.
A typical school day will vary depending on the student’s grade, course load, chosen career pathway, and more. In general, students can expect a mix of individual coursework, teacher-led instruction, assessments, and project collaboration with other students. This learning environment prepares students for the modern workforce.
Schedule and class structures vary based on your chosen program. While online school provides greater flexibility for students and families to structure their daily schedule, some programs do follow a traditional academic calendar of expected school days and attendance requirements. In those programs, live classroom sessions with teachers called Class Connects help provide a consistent daily school routine so students stay on track. Outside of live class sessions, students can set up their lesson schedule to fit the pace and ways they learn best.
Other programs, such as at The Keystone School, do not have attendance requirements or live sessions, nor do they follow a traditional academic calendar.
Teachers at K12-powered schools are specially trained in virtual instruction, follow best practices that have emerged from years of real-world experiences, and participate in ongoing professional development. Many have experience teaching in both online and traditional classroom settings, but choose to teach online because of the unique opportunities to tailor a successful academic journey for each student.
