General FAQs

ODLS offers grades 9–12 for students ages 16–21.

Students take comprehensive courses in English, math, science, and history and can choose from a variety of electives.

Yes. ODLS is a public school in Ohio, so students can earn a diploma based upon successful completion and mastery of course content.

Yes. We provide textbooks and instructional materials, which are sent directly to students. These books and materials are dependent on the student’s grade level and the courses they’re enrolled in.

We expect that students will spend 80+ percent of their school time on the computer in grades 9–12. Time online could be spent working on asynchronous lessons, working in live online sessions with teachers, and collaborating with peers on engaging assignments and projects. Students also do hands-on science experiments, read novels, and complete math problems that are done without the computer.

We believe in a balanced approach toward education. Computers help us provide you with effective assessment, planning, and time-management tools. Computers also act as powerful teaching tools that motivate, stimulate, and inform children about the world around them. They do not, however, replace a solid education. Instead, they help facilitate one. That’s why we use a unique multimedia approach that includes traditional books, workbooks, and instructional materials.

Throughout the year, students are invited to participate in school outings, field trips (e.g., to historical sites, museums, businesses), picnics, and other social events. Students can also participate in a variety of online student clubs where they can connect with peers who share similar interests and passions.

There are no home visits as part of the program and no other intrusions into your home.

Visit How to Enroll for information on enrolling your student in ODLS.