There are very few HS seniors who would go to classes if they didn't have to. Isn't it our job as parents to have them do things that are good for them even if they don't see it? You can usually take photography or video classes that might actually be useful someday, as well as fun - and they are free! There might be a weightlifting class. A coach/teacher at our school offers a class on the culture of sport - easy but thought-provoking, especially for athletes. Why would you not take advantage of free educational opportunities? Unless you have a job or internship that will help in different ways (and at our schools, seniors can enroll in internships for half a day if they want).
@anotherparent posted:There are very few HS seniors who would go to classes if they didn't have to. Isn't it our job as parents to have them do things that are good for them even if they don't see it?
Everyone has their own way of parenting, and it’s an individual choice of course as the family dynamics are different for everyone. Not everyone feels it’s a good choice to “make” a 17 year old or 18 year old do anything mere months before they are out on their own
For some, Senior Year is a great time for the helicopter to be landed while the kid still lives within the safety of their home, with guidance and advice from their parents as they begin to navigate the many choices of the real world
The local university has a program where a HS school student can take a class for $25/credit hour. The HS however, only recognizes 3 courses for student's to earn both college credit and HS credit at the same time. I think it's better use of time for a student to take a college course if they've already completed what they need for HS graduation requirements. Next year my son has to take an additional 2 HS courses beyond what he needs to graduate. I'd prefer he'd use that time toward an asynchronous online college course, but they don't allow that. HS weight training class unfortunately does not allow the flexibility for him to work on what he wants to work on and they don't have nearly the equipment of the gym he's a member at. So as much as I do appreciate the free courses that HS provides...sometimes it's not necessarily the "best" option.
Whichever you/your son choose to do for his senior year, make sure he's taking the proper courses from the school to be qualified for NCAA eligibility. Also, make sure the online school is registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center.