Sure you've heard of online college.  But online high school? Until recently, that one even snuck by me.  But then I got to thinking.  A homeschool curriculum has to keep up with technology, right? Admittedly, I knew very little about homeschooling curriculums before writing this article.  I never considered the fact that homeschool students could attend an online high school. So, being the curious cat that I am, I decided to look into it.  Here's what I found.

For whatever reason—religious, family, social, etc.—some parents prefer to keep their child's education in house.  That much I was aware of.  I always figured parents would construct a homeschool curriculum, get it approved if need be, and teach it to their children.  It seemed simple enough.  I never considered that there were actual online schools.  However, given the rapid expansion of technology, an online high school didn't seem that far-fetched.

For many parents and students, an online high school is the best of both worlds.  Their children are still homeschooled.  However, their homeschool curriculum is set for them, and they can attend an online high school with other students.  If anything, online high school provides some direction.  The student and parent know what flag they're flying under.

Furthermore, considering the influx of technology in schooling, there are tons of online high schools to choose from.  Parents can choose from the homeschool curriculum they see fit.  And they can pick an online high school from virtually anywhere in the country.

I used to view homeschooling curriculums as a largely independent endeavor.  Parents developed a curriculum and they were on their own.  But, now, there is a homeschooling community.  Online high schools provide the option of homeschooling while still giving children the opportunity to attend their own high school.