Our son struggled with Algebra 1 in the face-to-face environment, but his grades never reflected his intelligence. Thank you, iQ! I knew he was intelligent and able to do the work.
It is not necessary or even desirable for parents to "hover" over their student while they are working online, but being present and near by will likely be necessary for many new online students. In addition to the need to provide support, parents of students in the elementary and middle grades have varying comfort levels with leaving their children at home for even short periods of time. Parents are the best decision-makers for the safety of their own children.
In addition to safety, students will need parental supervision to create and stick to a school schedule, to help them identify when to contact their teacher for help, and to enjoy the experience with them. The iQ Academy program does not require students to do all of their coursework during the traditional school hours, so it may be beneficial for some families to schedule some of their school time at non-traditional times of the day if it best fits their family.
