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 * Student Complaints About Virtual School**

I feel cheated in the the virtual school world. I feel lost and alone. I have to go to school year round and I never get a break. I sometimes don't know what's expected of me or how much I really should be doing. I talk to my mentor, but other than that it's really hard to make friends.

I'm struggling making friends and I don't know when I will graduate. Sometimes I don't "feel" like getting motivated because no one is right on me making me get my work done and my mom thinks if I'm on the computer, I'm working.

I never really know how close I am to graduating and I miss seeing people everyday. I like the interaction with others and my computer lets me chat with people, but I don't get out of the house at all. I just feel sad and lonely.

Sometimes I don't even have internet connection. I want to do work, but I can't. They keep telling me that the Comcast guy is coming over. I have waited weeks. After a while, I just don't care anymore.

And...I shouldn't be telling you this, but I often have cheated. No one notices.

Well the great thing about Cyber School is that we are now planning a school dance. You can meet some of your virtual peers at this dance.
====As well as dances, we also will require you to come into the lab at least two hours a week. It is really important because that way you won't feel so lost and left out. There are mentors as well as experts to help you along the way ALL the time. Your virtual teachers, even though can't look into students' eyes or read their facial expressions and body language, they can read between the lines of their written interaction to a greater degree. While building students' online reading and writing skills, most teachers are pleasantly surprised by the opportunity for intimacy presented by access to private online communications with students. Many teachers find they get to know students at a much deeper level than the limitations of the traditional classroom previously allowed. Many unique communication capabilities that have never existed in the traditional classroom are now available to teachers and students. ==== ====There is also so many ways to network nowadays with your friends. There is Myspace, Facebook, etc. I know that it may seem like you are lost, but all you have to do is ask. It is up to you, to graduate. I know sometimes it is hard to get motivated, but you need to keep focused and no one can help you do that but you!====

We as teachers are always there, and some students feel more comfortable asking teachers, because it is a less formal setting. Just type away. Another way cyber school is great, is because you can choose your hours. It works great for students who have jobs and need more flexibility with their schedule. The flexibility also works well for students who are parents and don't have daycare.

If you Plagiarize- http://www.plagiarismchecker.com Pros: • You can work at your own pace, taking time when you need it and speeding through courses that are easy.

• You have greater flexibility in your schedule and can arrange your classes around work and other responsibilities.

• It’s easier to avoid the distractions (peers and parties) of regular school and focus on getting work done.

• Many students see it as a way to develop their own identity, apart from the social pressures of traditional schools.

• You won’t have to put up with the “bad influences” or bullies.

• You may be able to specialize in learning subjects that are interesting to you.

• Some students are able to earn their diploma early (a few even finish twice as fast as traditional students).