What Online School Looks Like: A Student Day in the Life Q&A With Jonas

By: Jonas P., 9th grade student and SAC intern

Serie de blogs de SAC: Cada año, el Departamento de Marketing de K12 contrata a una cohorte de pasantes de escuela secundaria conocida como el Consejo Asesor Estudiantil o SAC. Este año, el talentoso grupo de estudiantes está creando contenido de redes sociales en todas las plataformas para ayudar a crear conciencia de marca e involucrar a nuestras audiencias en torno a la experiencia de aprendizaje en línea.

Conozcamos a estos increíbles estudiantes de SAC. We asked them what makes online school so great, and here's what Jonas had to say.

Mi K12 Por qué

¿Qué te gusta de la escuela en línea? ¿Por qué el aprendizaje en línea funciona para ti?

I only did preschool in-person, after that we did all online school. There are many things I like about it, such as being able to learn at my own pace, all the competitions K12 offers, and the ability to do work from anywhere.

Mi día de escuela en línea

¿Puedes describir un día y una semana típicos para tu experiencia en la escuela virtual?

My typical week normally focuses around school, the career technical education (CTE) program, clubs, soccer, and helping my mom and dad with things around the house. Playing soccer is my favorite part of the day.

¿Qué clases estás tomando ahora?

I’m taking honors algebra 1, English 9, skills for health, modern world studies, physical science, and foundations of career technical education (CTE). I’m in the engineering and design pathway as part of Career and College Prep, but haven’t yet started the courses.

English is my favorite subject right now and I’m planning to take a creative writing course in the future.

¿Qué te gusta hacer en tus descansos?

My breaks are full of playing and practicing soccer with my brothers (I'm one of five), and reading. I recently read for 8 hours straight in a single day during thanksgiving break.

I love Tolkien's works, but also enjoy books by Andrew Peterson. My favorite series would probably be The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson, but The Lord of the Rings (more specifically The Silmarillion) is a close runner-up. As you can tell, my favorite genre is fantasy fiction.

Mis profesores y compañeros de clase

¿Cómo te apoyan tus maestros en la escuela en línea?

I really like my teachers, they are always trying to make classes fun and engaging. My English teacher is my favorite right now. There are numerous ways my teachers support me such as making help sessions and answering emails even after hours sometimes.

¿Cómo te mantienes conectado con tus amigos? ¿Has conocido amigos a través de la escuela en línea?

Yes, I have met friends through online school. I normally communicate through K12 Zone but after we get to know each other, we'll share contact info (with parental permission).

¿Cuáles son tus aficiones? ¿Estás en algún club escolar?

I’m in a lot of clubs like trivia, debate, robotics (the club and the competition), National Junior Honor Society, History Geeks, and esports.

I really enjoy the competitions K12 has to offer. I’ve competed in the Reel Me Competition and the Robotics Competition. I enjoyed robotics more because I love coding and it was fun working as a team.

Online school helps me find time to do this stuff by allowing me to learn at my own pace and giving me a lot of flexibility. My hobbies right now include soccer, reading, 3D design, biking, and playing chess.

¿Puedes hablarnos de tu espacio de trabajo?

Something special about my desk is that it's near my brothers' desks so I'm always near them. I would say that the most interesting place I've done schoolwork would be in a small village in India when we were on a family vacation.

Mi futuro

¿Qué quieres hacer después de la escuela secundaria?

My dream job would be a novelist, but I’ve also considered doing something in the engineering and design pathway. I feel like K12 is starting to prepare me for the future through Career and College Prep.

¿Qué consejo le darías a otros alumnos y familias que estén considerando cambiar a una escuela K12 en línea?

Many people think that online school is limiting, but I believe that it’s actually the other way around.

Thank you, Jonas! To learn more about the K12 Student Advisory Council, visit their webpage, or see how your high school student can thrive in online school with K12-powered programs.

Jonas is a 2025 student at a K12-powered school in OH, and their statement reflects their experience at their school.