Strike School FAQ's

Here’s what you will find at Strike School:

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• A personalized plan for each student for how they learn best, and focused on the child’s interests
  • This plan includes your choice of our online curriculum, your own materials, or a combination of both
• Highest quality teachers, each one serving as a Learning Coach to work alongside each student and family
• Flexibility for when, how, and what each child learns – school should work around your family’s schedule
• Assessments to measure student progress
• Options start as low as $150 per month
• A caring office staff to answer any questions with quick response times
• The best online learning platform that is easy to use and meets national standards
• Virtual school-wide events, including fun assemblies, spirit week, and a celebration of learning
• Participation in National School Choice Week
• A digital yearbook is published at the end of each school year
• Official school records, including high school transcripts and a diploma upon graduation
• A virtual, interactive graduation ceremony

If you choose a plan that includes private sessions with a teacher, your child will receive individualized support. The parent or guardian may provide input about the support in the session and is always welcome to attend. This could include teaching, tutoring, or any other form of educational support, such as answering questions from a parent or guardian.

While we do verify at the start of sessions with your child's teacher that we are meeting with the correct student, there is no requirement for your child to keep their camera on if they are not comfortable doing so.

No. We offer the ultimate in flexibility for your family. You choose a learning schedule that works best for your child. We will provide a full suite of online curriculum and full-time teacher support and grading.

The learning schedule is up to you, and the times will be determined by what works best for your child.
Most learners at Strike School spend an average of 2 to 3 hours each day engaged in learning activities.

Yes, we have rolling enrollment and we can adjust your child's start and end dates to fit your needs. Start by completing our Enrollment Application.

Don't worry! Our skilled and experienced team has you covered! We will guide you, support you, and work with you and your child(ren) to ensure academic success.

We are continually applying for grants to help families who cannot afford tuition.
We are currently partnered with several states to accept School Choice Scholarships or state ESA funds.
You may learn more about this here.

Our tuition pricing is based on what you choose. You may view the plan options here. We would be happy to answer any questions about our options and help you find the best fit for your family.

You may choose to pay upfront or divide the total tuition cost into equal payments. Tuition is typically due on the 15th of the month before each enrollment month. Tuition is prorated for the number of months your child will be enrolled with us. A full school year is 10 months, so there will be 10 equal payments. If your child joins us in October, there will be 9 equal payments, and so on.

Yes! Our online curriculum is a wonderful option. With our qualified teachers to support you, your child will have 24/7 access to their classes to learn on their own time, at their own pace.

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Good news! We have openings available for the 2025-2026 school year!

We have two simple steps to get started:

1. Complete our Enrollment Application (click here).
2. Submit a Tuition Payment ~ A payment link will be sent to you via email for your convenience.

Accredited by Cognia, a diploma, and other school records from Strike School ensure that your student's hard work comes from a respected institution formally recognized for its rigorous academics.

Definition of Accreditation:
Accreditation is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards.

Public schools are funded by the government. Strike School is a private school; therefore, we must charge tuition to pay for expenses, such as teachers, curriculum, office staff, and other expenses involved in operating a school. Learn more about how this works here.

Yes, we offer homeschooling support. Please review our Homeschool Online options and refer to your state's guidelines to ensure compliance with their requirements.

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We find that most families have the technology necessary for at-home learning. If you need an affordable Chromebook option, we have a partnership with Amazon and can usually find an option for you to purchase your own Chromebook for around $50. Here is a link to purchase a Chromebook at a great price.

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Of course! Here are our Learning Choices.

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No. Strike School is a private, virtual school serving families across the United States.

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Yes! Our school is a community, a place where you can participate and share. 

Along with our Google Classroom communities, Virtual Classrooms for grades K-12, and social media, we host school-wide events throughout the year.

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Yes! You will have parent/guardian access to our system to keep tabs on your child as well as guide your child in the learning process.

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At Strike School, it is all about parent choice. Your Learning Coach (teacher) will work with you to choose or build the curriculum that best meets the needs of your child.

• • You may choose from the following:

• • Our robust, user-friendly, engaging online learning curriculum:
    • • Self-paced
      • Meets national standards
      • Easy to read
    • • Easy to navigate
    • • Easy to understand
    • • Help at every page and stage
    • • "How to" includes detailed instructions and video content
    • • Customizable by your Learning Coach, according to your student's individual plan and your choices as a parent or guardian

• • The curriculum you have purchased

• • A combination of the above

Your Learning Coach (teacher) will work with you on a personalized plan for your child. This will include your choice of curriculum or a plan to work together to develop a curriculum.

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Yes! We have Learning Coaches (teachers) who work during late afternoons as well as evenings and weekends.

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Not to worry! Strike School supports you while your family learns at home. We help you succeed with our certificated teachers and online curriculum that aligns with national standards.

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No. You may choose to use your own materials or a combination of our online classes and your own materials. Your choice!

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Yes. Let your Learning Coach (teacher) know your thoughts, and then our staff will take a look at making a change for you.

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Strike School creates and provides official school records at every grade level for every student who enrolls with us in a qualified plan.

For each student, we share a digital file with parents that includes progress information, assessment reports, and end-of-the-year records.

At the end of the school year, K-8th grade students will receive a report card, and high school students will receive an unofficial transcript, with an option to order an official transcript to be sent to another educational institution, if desired. 

We meet each child where they are, and then move forward with learning. 

Your child may work on any grade-level course that is appropriate for them. Parents have a choice in these decisions.

We provide a reading and math benchmark assessment in September and again in January for grades K-8 to ensure progress. In the spring, we administer a full Iowa assessment for all students in grades K-12.

As far as requirements to enroll, we have two simple steps to get started:

1. Complete our Enrollment Application (click here).

2. Submit a Tuition Payment ~ A payment link will be sent to you via email for your convenience.

Yes! Here are some resources to learn more about our NCAA approval:

• Watch our Virtual Tour here (8 min.)
• Is online school good for student-athletes?
• AP Courses

We offer Iowa assessments to all students each year in the spring.
Grades K-8 take reading and math benchmark assessments in the fall and winter.
All students are offered the full spring assessment, which may be used as a homeschool requirement for annual testing.

No. Strike School is a private, virtual school. Learning can occur at home or anywhere you prefer. Your Learning Coach (teacher) will meet with you online, via Google Meet, in a secure environment.

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A Personalized Learning Plan is created by the parent/guardian, along with input and assistance from the Director of Enrollment and the child's Learning Coach (teacher). This plan includes curriculum choices, specific needs for the child, the child's interests, and more. This plan is updated throughout the school year as the child's needs change.

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Yes. Absolutely. We are accredited, and all institutions accept our school records.

A child's new school must request records directly from the School Office.

Our Virtual Classrooms are small groups that meet twice per week with their teacher.
You may view our Virtual Classroom schedule here. Scroll down to view a live calendar that shows times in your time zone.
Virtual Classrooms are not required, but are offered as a plan choice.

Strike School serves every student in a personalized way that is tailored to how your child learns. We serve a diverse group of students with various learning differences, and they thrive in our safe and caring environment.

Our online curriculum is interactive, featuring both text and video content. There are tools included that allow any text to be read aloud to a student.

You may view our course offerings here.
We allow unlimited courses and any electives for all students.
Yes, you may change a course if you would like to try a better fit.

We provide a "parent" login for the online courses your child is taking. You may view progress and grades at any time.
There is constant communication available at all times, in several ways, with your teacher and our office staff.
Additionally, each month, parents and guardians receive an email with a personal note from the teacher regarding their child's performance in the previous school month.

Yes, Strike School students receive an official diploma after meeting graduation requirements.

We offer a formal and meaningful virtual graduation ceremony for all graduates, along with an unlimited number of family members and friends.

Yes, accredited by Cognia, a diploma from Strike School is accepted at any institution.