Elementary Courses
Engaging online lessons and a combination of online and offline activities help elementary students of all learning styles find ways to connect with the material.
Start Strong With Online Learning
No two children are the same — so why should we expect them to learn the same way, on the same educational journey?
K12-powered online schools break the one-size-fits-all model by empowering students with the flexibility and resources they need to unlock their unique potential.
Here’s how you can help your child get motivated and stay engaged on their curated path to online learning success.
Preparing for the First Day of School With K12
Getting started with K12 is simple. Once you’ve enrolled your child, follow these three steps to set the stage for a successful learning journey.
Check out the Parent Portal
The K12 experience includes a Parent Portal, where parents and guardians can access even more resources to support their student’s education.
During your child’s K12 journey, the Parent Portal gives you the tools to organize your student’s day, help your child navigate their classes, and keep your child focused on learning.Join the Learning Coach Community.
Successful learning goes beyond the classroom. You — or another trusted adult — can be part of your student’s unique educational path by being a Learning Coach.
Learning Coaches are bridges between students and schools. They act as advocates for their students to make sure their needs are being met while also working with teachers to make sure the students stay on track.
The Learning Coach Community lets you connect with other Learning Coaches. Swap stories, ask questions, and hear from those who know what it’s like to be a K12 Learning Coach. With the Learning Coach Community, you always have someone in your corner.
How to Start Online Classes: Organizing Your Student’s Learning
Organization is one of the most significant keys to your student’s online learning success. Without the traditional infrastructure of a brick-and-mortar school day, creating schedules and plans is even more important to help your student stay focused.
K12 has the tools and tips you need to instill in your student the time management skills that will help them succeed in school and beyond.
Download and complete your specially designed planners.
Access our daily and monthly planners to help you manage your child’s schedule. Fill them in online, or make it a fun offline activity for you and your student.
At the beginning of each month, work with your child to build a weekly schedule that includes live classes, tutoring sessions, clubs, sports practices, and more. Record due dates, explain how to plan ahead, and encourage your child to look over their daily planner at the start of each school day.
Set specific daily goals, such as what you expect your student to learn that day.
Dedicate blocks of time to studying, meals, breaks, chores, and physical and social activities. Make sure your student has plenty of downtime: kids still need to be kids!
Include a cut-off time for schoolwork each night. Students should have plenty of “buffer” time between learning and bed so they can get a good night’s sleep.
After they wrap up their school day, ask your child to share what they learned, how they feel about their lessons, and their plans for tomorrow.
Dedicate space for success.
Give your student a designated learning space. This will help them focus as well as provide a physical cue that this is a place for learning. Make sure they have the offline tools they need, such as pens, pencils, paper, textbooks, and other learning materials.
The space should be quiet and separate from their everyday lives. Let them customize their space so they feel a sense of belonging. Doing so helps your student stay engaged by taking ownership of their learning.
Online Student Success Stories
More than two million students have chosen K12-powered schools and started successful online learning journeys. Hear what students and parents have to say about their experiences:
Recommended Resources to Start Online Learning Strong
Whether your child is already a K12-powered learner and getting ready for another successful academic year, or you’ve just decided to make the switch to online learning, the right information goes a long way to start the school year on the right track.
Gain valuable insight and inspiration about how to start strong from our curated library of parent and student resources.
Sample Courses
Middle School Courses
Full of photos, illustrations, animations, text, and audio, the interactive K12 middle school curriculum gives students an opportunity to explore the world in ways that might otherwise be out of reach.
High School Courses
A combination of core courses and electives empowers high school students to pursue their passions and follows them to post-high school success, whether in college or the workforce.
Explore Career Paths
Career and College Prep offerings help students explore career options and discover their passions, so they can enter college or the workforce with a clear path forward.
Stay Engaged and Social
See how K12 helps connect students with clubs, field trips, social activities, and more.
How to Enroll
The path to personalized, self-paced education starts here. Enroll your child in a K12-powered online school with three simple steps:
1. Create an account on the Parent Portal
When you create an account on the parent portal, you can access your online application, receive real-time updates and alerts, and find links to additional important information and resources.
2. Choose your school
K12 offers a variety of schooling options, including both public and private education opportunities. Use the Find Your School tool to start exploring K12-powered schools in your state. Once you’ve chosen your school, you’re ready to complete the application.
3. Answer admissions questions
To complete your application, you’ll answer a few questions and provide basic basic paperwork, such as proof of residency and birth certificates. If you have any questions about the process or how to complete the application, we’re always here to guide you.
You have options: For those looking to enroll after the start of the school year, see mid-year enrollment.
I’m ready to find a school.
Accredited K12-powered online schools are available all over the U.S. Select your state for a list of local options.
I’m ready to enroll.
Ready to get started? Simply create a Parent Portal account (or log in to your existing account) to start the enrollment process.