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Online High School and the Non-traditional Student [Infographic]

Penn Foster Education Inc.
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Traditional high schools, defined as classroom, teacher, and lecture-based, are not for everyone. There is a successful alternative.

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ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL AND THE NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT Traditional high schools, de鍖ned as classroom, teacher, and lecture-based, are not for everyone. Penn Fosters online High School provides an excellent alternative for any student who has struggled to succeed in a traditional school. Each year, over 12,000 non-traditional students earn their accredited high school diploma from Penn Foster . WHO DROPS OUT? Dropouts are not a homogeneous group, and dropping out of school is often the result of a long process of disengagement. However, there are some trends when looking at students who do drop out of high school. NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT Cataldi, E.F., Laird, J., and KewalRamani, A. (2009). High School Dropout and Completion Rates in the United States: 2007 (NCES 2009-064). National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC. Retrieved 10/22/2013 from http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2009064. Soccer Ball designed by Laurent Patain from The Noun Project Clock designed by Vasu Adiga from The Noun Project Watch from The Noun Project History designed by Ema Dimitrova from The Noun Project Computer designed by Patrick Morrison from The Noun Project Home from The Noun Project Pregnant designed by Andrew McKinley from The Noun Project Idea designed by Waleed Al-Alami from The Noun Project ADVANCED STUDENTS HOMESCHOOLSTRUGGLING STUDENTS MOBILE SCHEDULE ADULT LEARNER OVERSEAS Families who move overseas and want to continue in the American school system Elite athletes or performers who travel frequently Students who 鍖nd it very challenging to succeed within the limits of traditional school In 2007, the number of homeschooled students was about 1.5 million, and numbers are increasing every year Individuals who did not 鍖nish high school in the normal amount of time, often because they dropped out BENEFITS OF ONLINE SCHOOL *with transfer credits Shuger, L. (2012). Teen Pregnancy and High School Dropout: What Communities Can Do to Address These Issues. Washington, DC: The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and Americas Promise Alliance. Perceived prevalence of teasing and bullying predicts high school dropout rates. Cornell, Dewey; Gregory, Anne; Huang, Francis; Fan, Xitao Journal of Educational Psychology, Vol 105(1), Feb 2013, 138-149. doi: 10.1037/a0030416 "Fast Facts." National Center for Education Statistics. U.S. Department of Education, n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2013. Stillwell, R., and Sable, J. (2013). Public School Graduates and Dropouts from the Common Core of Data: School Year 200910: First Look (Provisional Data) (NCES 2013-309rev). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 10/22/2013 from http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch. Tools designed by John Caserta from The Noun Project Combine your diploma with a career pathway and be career and/or college ready when you graduate Study around your busy schedule, and at the right pace WHEN YOU CAN Take your classes in your own home, at the library or when youre on the go - you choose WHERE YOU CAN WHAT YOU CAN Online and hybrid learning options are increasing in number and in prestige INDUSTRY GROWTHFINISH FASTER 24/7 access to an extensive online community of your peers and instructors ONLINE COMMUNITY 47% of students cite their reason for dropping out is that their CLASSES ARE NOT INTERESTING. This is the number one reason in the country Dropout rates for students living in low-income families is about 10 TIMES GREATER than the rate of their peers from high-income families Public high school dropout rate for grades 9-12, by race/ethnicity: School year 2009-10 2.3% 5.5% 5.0% 1.9% 6.7% White Black Hispanic Asian/ Paci鍖c Islander American Indian/ Alaska Native Average time to complete is just 2 years- thats half the time of a traditional high school* Students who are bored can become more engaged by moving through the content more quikcly 40% INCREASE Grade Retention Held Back One Grade Held Back Two Grades Drop-Out Risk 90% INCREASE Penn Foster High School 925 Oak Street Scranton, PA 18515 USA

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Online High School and the Non-traditional Student [Infographic]

  • 1. ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL AND THE NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT Traditional high schools, de鍖ned as classroom, teacher, and lecture-based, are not for everyone. Penn Fosters online High School provides an excellent alternative for any student who has struggled to succeed in a traditional school. Each year, over 12,000 non-traditional students earn their accredited high school diploma from Penn Foster . WHO DROPS OUT? Dropouts are not a homogeneous group, and dropping out of school is often the result of a long process of disengagement. However, there are some trends when looking at students who do drop out of high school. NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT Cataldi, E.F., Laird, J., and KewalRamani, A. (2009). High School Dropout and Completion Rates in the United States: 2007 (NCES 2009-064). National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC. Retrieved 10/22/2013 from http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2009064. Soccer Ball designed by Laurent Patain from The Noun Project Clock designed by Vasu Adiga from The Noun Project Watch from The Noun Project History designed by Ema Dimitrova from The Noun Project Computer designed by Patrick Morrison from The Noun Project Home from The Noun Project Pregnant designed by Andrew McKinley from The Noun Project Idea designed by Waleed Al-Alami from The Noun Project ADVANCED STUDENTS HOMESCHOOLSTRUGGLING STUDENTS MOBILE SCHEDULE ADULT LEARNER OVERSEAS Families who move overseas and want to continue in the American school system Elite athletes or performers who travel frequently Students who 鍖nd it very challenging to succeed within the limits of traditional school In 2007, the number of homeschooled students was about 1.5 million, and numbers are increasing every year Individuals who did not 鍖nish high school in the normal amount of time, often because they dropped out BENEFITS OF ONLINE SCHOOL *with transfer credits Shuger, L. (2012). Teen Pregnancy and High School Dropout: What Communities Can Do to Address These Issues. Washington, DC: The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and Americas Promise Alliance. Perceived prevalence of teasing and bullying predicts high school dropout rates. Cornell, Dewey; Gregory, Anne; Huang, Francis; Fan, Xitao Journal of Educational Psychology, Vol 105(1), Feb 2013, 138-149. doi: 10.1037/a0030416 "Fast Facts." National Center for Education Statistics. U.S. Department of Education, n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2013. Stillwell, R., and Sable, J. (2013). Public School Graduates and Dropouts from the Common Core of Data: School Year 200910: First Look (Provisional Data) (NCES 2013-309rev). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 10/22/2013 from http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch. Tools designed by John Caserta from The Noun Project Combine your diploma with a career pathway and be career and/or college ready when you graduate Study around your busy schedule, and at the right pace WHEN YOU CAN Take your classes in your own home, at the library or when youre on the go - you choose WHERE YOU CAN WHAT YOU CAN Online and hybrid learning options are increasing in number and in prestige INDUSTRY GROWTHFINISH FASTER 24/7 access to an extensive online community of your peers and instructors ONLINE COMMUNITY 47% of students cite their reason for dropping out is that their CLASSES ARE NOT INTERESTING. This is the number one reason in the country Dropout rates for students living in low-income families is about 10 TIMES GREATER than the rate of their peers from high-income families Public high school dropout rate for grades 9-12, by race/ethnicity: School year 2009-10 2.3% 5.5% 5.0% 1.9% 6.7% White Black Hispanic Asian/ Paci鍖c Islander American Indian/ Alaska Native Average time to complete is just 2 years- thats half the time of a traditional high school* Students who are bored can become more engaged by moving through the content more quikcly 40% INCREASE Grade Retention Held Back One Grade Held Back Two Grades Drop-Out Risk 90% INCREASE Penn Foster High School 925 Oak Street Scranton, PA 18515 USA