BlueSky is one of Minnesota’s first virtual schools, serving middle and high school students for over twenty years. We have some experience in virtual learning, and it’s allowed us to help those who are turning to online learning as their only option. Our students have historically come from all different backgrounds and they all have…
School looks just a little different this year for parents and families across the country. Distance learning, hybrid learning, online learning, homeschooling, the list goes on! Whatever form of education you’ve chosen for your student, it’s likely not what you were expecting. If it’s your first time navigating online learning, welcome! Whether you’re a BlueSky…
This week, many students across all ages started their school year. Things look a little different for most of them. Some students are going back to a brick and mortar school, some are making the switch to distance learning, and some are doing both! This year is certainly different. This can feel a little daunting,…
With the plans for school hanging in the air for many districts, parents and families are getting nervous about how to plan for the school year. In MN, it depends on your county to make decisions, but all over the country schools are scrambling to meet new guidelines. Many families are turning to online schools…
We have been operating in an online or virtual environment for twenty years now. So we as an organization understand what it means to be an “online learning environment”. Traditional schools have had to make an extremely big shift to what is often referred to as online learning, distance learning, or virtual learning. When in…
Summer is going by quickly, and soon the next school year will be upon us. If you have a student entering or starting another year of middle school, it’s an exciting time! But there are also unique challenges that face middle schoolers. The current uncertainty in the world has made it even more difficult for…
In the state of Minnesota and across the nation, public schools have closed due to COVID-19 and are now acclimating to this new normal of “distance learning”. This has been a huge, abrupt shift for most schools. And, as can be expected, some schools have been more successful than others, and children and their parents…
Recently, BlueSky expanded its middle school course offerings in order to give students a mix of electives that they could get excited about! We conducted a survey that was sent out to 7th and 8th grade BlueSky students, encouraging them to select from a few different potential electives. This survey resulted in our new Intro…
The National Honor Society, or NHS, is a ninety-nine-year-old educational organization for high school students. The program is focused on four pillars; scholarship, service, leadership, and character development. Our BlueSky students have the opportunity to join this program and reap the incredible benefits that come with it. Read on for more information on BlueSky’s National…
Post-Secondary Enrollment or PSEO is a popular program offered by many high schools both virtual and traditional. Our PSEO program allows BlueSky High School students to take courses at post-secondary schools for college credit. Colleges and universities all over the state offer PSEO courses to high school students looking for a challenge and some free…
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