Pier Into the Depths

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Cyber School Series: Cyber School vs. A Traditional School System

Arrrg there, mateys!
As a cyber school student, I am well aware of the debates and opinions many have on cyber schools. For me, cyber school has unexpectedly changed my life. About a year ago, when I was researching alternate education options for myself, I refused to look at cyber schools. I already had a preconceived, negative opinion of what I thought cyber school was, due to the reputation it had. Once I was bullied to the point where I literally could not go back to school, I decided to consider cyber school. I opened my mind and that's when cyber school changed my life. 
Not everyone has had or will have the same cyber school experience as I have had. Some students absolutely hate it, but for the students who have had similar experiences to mine, this school system needs a positive promotion. These students deserve to have a voice about how we are directly effected by the debates, funding cuts, and lack of promotion of cyber schools. 
I wrote this essay as an assignment for school and decided that I wanted to be that voice, so I submitted it to our local and national newspapers. I hope to continue to write more and do what I can to strengthen my voice. 
~The Pirate Princess