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byConnections Academy
5 min to readDo you have all of these independent study skills? If not, you now know which ones to work on so you can prove yourself as an independent student.
As part of learning how to be more independent in high school, you can take on more responsibility outside of school. Consider asking your parents to help you find a part-time job.
The process of searching for part-time employment opportunities and then landing and holding down a job will allow you to experience the realities of the professional world and put your knowledge, skills, and abilities into practice. Having a job means having your own income, which in addition to its obvious rewards is a good step toward developing a sense of financial responsibility. Having a job means having your own income, which, in addition to its obvious rewards, is a good step toward developing a sense of financial responsibility. To find a part-time job, you’ll need to:
Keep in mind that the flexible schedule online high school allows could open up job opportunities not available to other teens.
If you don’t pursue a part-time job, you could instead dedicate your extra time to a volunteer organization or an internship and still gain valuable experience.
Learning how to drive is more than a rite of initiation during your high school years. It is how to gain independence from your parents. But keep in mind that it’s a privilege and a responsibility. Instead of waiting for your parents to hand over the keys, take charge and show that you’re ready to start driving.
Here are some things you can do to get started:
In some states, Connections Academy® offers a driver’s education course, which helps to prepare you for local requirements and driving exams. The course covers traffic rules and signs, accident avoidance, the Highway Transportation System, and more. Make sure you have a talk with your parents or Learning Coach about driving to see whether they think you’re ready to get started.
As a responsible high school student, your next step in how to gain independence from your parents is to start preparing for your future beyond high school. What are you interested in doing with your life? Which careers interest you? Do you plan to continue your education in college or vocational school, or will you pursue a different path?
To explore your interests and start developing a plan:
Remember to work with your Learning Coach and teachers each year during high school to create a personalized learning program that reflects what you want to achieve in high school and beyond.
Although you’ll have plenty of help over the years from teachers, Learning Coaches, parents, and school counselors, graduating with a high school diploma is ultimately your responsibility. If you continue to grow throughout high school, you’ll graduate ready for a rewarding future. Your experience in virtual school will allow you to develop skills for lifelong success. And you’ll also know how to be a leader and take charge.
Just remember to look back on everything you’ve accomplished and consider all the things you want to do next.
Following these steps toward independence in high school can be beneficial for any teenage student. If you’ve made the choice to enroll in online high school, you’re probably finding out that at-home learning through a Connections Academy® online public school can be life-changing.
And. once you’ve come to know what online high school is really like, you’ll be positioned to reap its advantages and show everyone that you’re ready for the choices, challenges, and changes you’ll face as an online high school student.