What Online School Looks Like: A Student Day in the Life Q&A With Leyla

By: Leyla L., 10th grade student and SAC intern 

K12 asked this year’s Student Advisory Council cohort what makes online school so great and here’s what our own Leyla had to say.

What do you like about online learning at Texas Virtual Academy at Hallsville (TVAH)?

I love TVAH because it’s such a safe place for me. It’s a space where I can learn while being in a calm setting away from all the rush that comes with brick-and-mortar. You don’t have to deal with crowded, hot hallways, waking up super early, and staying up late with homework, or people saying rude or odd things.

Did you previously attend a brick-and-mortar school? 

I spent all of my elementary years at a brick-and-mortar school. When the pandemic hit, I did 6th grade with my brick-and-mortar school and wanted to stay online after that, so my parents found TVAH. I loved it, and it was a great fit for me. When 9th grade came, I wanted to give brick-and-mortar a try again. I went for a few months and was so drained that I knew I wanted to come back here. 

Can you describe a typical day and week for your virtual school experience?

On Sunday night, I check my schedule for Monday and see what work I have and what is due. I then look at what I’m learning, and if I’m confused about a subject, I plan to attend a class session. Because I’m in the Flex program, the required classes become optional, so I’ll only go if I feel I need to. 

When I wake up, I get ready, make myself breakfast, let my dogs outside, and start school. Later, I take a break, do a workout, and then I finish school. After school, I’ll rest, play volleyball, or hang out with friends.

What classes are you taking right now? 

I’m taking English 3 honors, U.S. History, Chemistry, Geometry, Public Speaking, Graphic Illustration, and Finance.  

What activities or hobbies do you like to do in your free time? 

The flexibility I get from online school gives me the time to grow in my faith and work on my skills in volleyball—both things that bring me joy. 

Can you tell us about your workspace? 

My workspace is my room, and it’s great because it’s MY room, my space. It’s the place I feel the MOST comfortable out of anywhere. My room has such a calm and safe vibe that it makes school relaxing and chill.  

Do you feel like online school is helping you prepare for the future?

Absolutely! My mom has always told me online school will help me prepare for college because both require self-discipline and self-efficacy skills to help me thrive. And she is 100% right, you learn to log in every day and get things done on your own.   

Thank you, Leyla! To learn more about the K12 Student Advisory Council, visit their webpage, or see how your high school student can thrive in online school with K12-powered programs. 

Leyla is a 2025 student at a K12-powered school in TX, and their statement reflects their experience at their school.

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