Q1. How are online middle and high schools different from traditional schools?

Q2. What curricula will be available through HILLSBORO ONLINE ACADEMY?

Q3. Are there required face-to-face meetings or classes?

Q4. Where will face-to-face meetings take place? Will transportation be provided?

Q5. Who can attend HILLSBORO ONLINE ACADEMY? Can students from other districts enroll in HILLSBORO ONLINE ACADEMY?

Q6. How do I know if an online education is the right fit for my child?

Q7. Will students be required to take required state tests and meet all promotion and graduation requirements?

Q8. Will extracurricular activities be a part of the HILLSBORO ONLINE ACADEMY experience?

Q9. At my child’s traditional school I can schedule a conference with teachers. Will I be able to do this at HILLSBORO ONLINE ACADEMY?

Q10. Will counselors be available to advise and offer support to online students?

Q11. What happens if a student misses too many classes or due dates?

Q12. How will credits be determined for students who were previously home-schooled or other online schools?

Q13. Can full-time students in HILLSBORO ONLINE ACADEMY be enrolled in another district school?

Q14. Will students be restricted to what they can take at their grade level or will they be able to take upper level classes?

Q15. Will Advanced Placement classes be offered?

Q16. Will a diploma be issued from the HILLSBORO ONLINE ACADEMY?

Q17. Will the diploma from HILLSBORO ONLINE ACADEMY be accepted for college admission?

Q18. Will my child’s course offerings be limited by the availability of teachers? Will fine arts, technical education and other electives be available?

Q19. Can a student attend HILLSBORO ONLINE ACADEMY and graduate early?