One day, they may work on only one subject the entire day, while the next may find them working through several subjects. Net School expects that students will work an average of five hours a week on each Net School course. This requires that they budget their time, which can be challenging for many students, but with parental guidance and support, the system works very well. Students communicate with their teachers solely through e-mail, which generally centers around assignments and evaluation. Each Net School course has an assigned teacher who provides enrolled students with feedback and responses to questions.
Students also communicate with each other via e-mail.
They discuss lessons, share resource ideas, and ask each other questions. Teachers are able to participate in these student discussions and interject thoughts and ideas when necessary. Observed Outcomes Net School students who have homeschooled prior to enrolling are more likely to stick with the program than students who came to Net School under other circumstances. Net School surveys find that most current students intend to continue the program as long as course offerings continue to meet their needs. For students who are going back to regular public schools, Net School offers them a gradual transition to the school building environment.