Frequently Asked Questions 1. NorthStar Academy is a community of learners in an online school. Teachers send their lessons and assignments over the internet through the conferencing software called FirstClass, lead group discussions, evaluate students' assignments, and engage in most of the same teacher-student interactions that occur in traditional classrooms.
Students complete their assigned work using printed material and software provided by the school.
Completed assignments and exams are sent back to teachers for marking and then returned to the students, all by e-mail. NorthStar teachers hold a bachelor's degree from a four-year university as a minimum. Currently, all teachers hold a teaching certificate from their state board of education and many have earned a masters degree. Costs include the use of textbooks and software licenses. Additional resources may be required.