Information for Parents of High School Students

Ian: My name is Ian Moore and I'm graduating from Penn Foster High School. Well, what made me seek out an online program was I like the autonomy of doing things myself. When the quarantine hit, I was doing a lot of things on my own time and I thought that worked for me a lot better. You know the traditional school system was, it feels restrictive. I feel like I excelled at being able to get things done and actually learn the topic. The impact that it had, it definitely taught me how, how I learn. I'm much more of a self-teacher you know? I can like see the material and like administer it to myself in the way that feels best for me. If you’re dissatisfied with the traditional school system and you like teaching yourself things and learning on your own time, I definitely recommend Penn Foster.

Nancy: I considered enrolling Ian in home online program due to the traditional high Sschool not satisfying me as a parent. In today's world, I wasn't satisfied with my child's education. Traditional way was not or not not the right way for my son. I heard about the program for Penn Foster through many channels. When I called Penn Foster, they were very supportive, understood my story, what I was looking for. I felt very comfortable. The program walking through it, you know was easy and it was the best decision as a parent that anybody could do. Ian excelled on online schooling having his own autonomy base also more relaxed at being at home. What stood out for me with Ian's experience at school I believe my son had grown a lot. He learned a lot about himself. Learned a lot about how he learns. Ian actually just turned 17 in June, so he’s a high school graduate at 17 years old which I’m very proud of. Online school helped Ian. He actually was very motivated, goal oriented. He knew exactly what he needed to do every morning. Got up every morning, did his work as needed, even above and beyond. He finished his classes with a 3.83 grade point average. As a parent, couldn’t ask for anything better. The difference I saw with the online program was relaxed, maturity, goal oriented, opposed to nonsense at school traditional school a lot of drama. He grew a lot. Grew out grew a lot as an individual with all the support that he had with Penn Foster and his parents at home. I’m most proud of Ian for all the hard times he had at school. He stood above all, finished it with grace. The advice that I would give to other parents is listen to your child. Know your child, if they're happy or not. This world today is changed so much. Education has changed so much. There are other ways to learn, for a child to learn. Let them be themselves. Listen to them. And once you listen to them, you’ll hear what they need. Ian needed to stay home do his school online, became a well-rounded individual. He learned the way he wants to learn. Traditional school is not for every child. Penn Foster was the best thing my child did. As a parent, I couldn't thank, I couldn’t thank you enough.