10/06/2026
"I did go to kindergarten, and then after that, I went to boarding school for 5 and a half years. I came home because of the pandemic and then everyone was in online school. Then I just stayed. I am a senior, going to be graduating in about 2 months.
My favorite part of online school is it's flexible for me and my schedule. I don't have to wake up super early. I don't have to dress up a lot. I wake up. I walk my dog, eat breakfast. Mondays, 8:30 AM is my first class because that's homeroom. Then all the other days it starts at 9:15 AM, so I can have a little bit more time with my dog and just hang out.
I'm taking Gothic literature. It's fascinating. You get to dive into mysteries and hear why the villain is doing what he's doing. It catches you in the moment so you just keep on reading because you don't want to miss the good parts. 'Frankenstein' was a really good book. I also read 'The Lord of Rings.' It's mysterious and there are heroes trying to save the world, and I love that. I'm also really interested in romance.
When I'm in class and there's a little bit of time to talk, if I see something interesting, then I might chime in. Usually, I don't chat that much. I'm mostly doing homework. Sometimes I do chat with my teachers about how their day was or if there's a book that someone mentioned, then I might chime in.
You can just do [your work] on your own time. There's classes every day, but it's not the same classes. They switch on and off. They're 45 minutes and I can take a break and do something else — that's really helpful too. They record all the sessions. So you can go back and watch the recordings and do your homework. The teachers are really good, just email them and they'll help you. I really recommend it, not just for your physical health but emotionally as well."
[Online school] is way easier. I can be myself more. I would recommend [K12] very much. You can work around the school depending on how many classes you sign up for and what your schedule looks like. The teachers are really nice. It will help you."
-Ahlaya, K12-Powered Student
Ahlaya is a 2026 student at a K12-powered school in WA, and their statement reflects their experience at their school.