If you are a Minnesota student looking for academic achievement, flexibility, and enrichment that culminate to an accredited high school diploma, iQ Academy Minnesota may be a perfect fit for you. iQ Academy is ideal for:

• Students looking for a high-quality alternative to their current school
• Students seeking flexibility in their school schedule
• Students previously home-schooled and seeking an academically rigorous, accredited, middle and high-school education

iQ Academy Minnesota has standard and honors courses in the core areas of language arts, math, science and social studies. iQ Academy also has a wide range of electives including, Advanced Placement and world languages that are all taken online - anytime, anywhere you have internet access.

Online learning provides an engaging and effective means to comprehend and achieve mastery of course content and earn credits toward graduation. It also builds computer-technology and higher-order thinking skills that are critical for success in today's digital age. But online learning is not for everyone. It requires the ability to work independently and the discipline to stay on track. While online learning lets you to set your own weekly schedule, you must still progress at a pace that enables you to meet weekly deadlines to complete your coursework within the semester.

People who have a high probability of success in an online learning environment generally display the following characteristics:

1. Student is self-motivated and exhibits characteristics of maturity.
2. Student possesses reading and writing skills at or above their current grade level.
3. Student is a self-advocate and is willing to ask for help.
4. Student is a planner and exhibits organizational and time-management skills.
5. Student is comfortable with the technology and enjoys working online.
6. Student has realistic expectations of online learning courses.
7. Student has a supportive learning environment in their home.

If you are a student considering whether to take online courses, we ask that you consider each of these characteristics. If you do not meet the majority of them, it may be best for you to take a different type of course or try part-time enrollment. If you do not meet several of the characteristics, but you are ready to grow as an online learner and gain the skills, you still may be successful at online learning. Anyone who puts their mind to it can be a successful online learner. Please review these characteristics carefully so that you will have the best chance for success. Look here for helpful information on how to be a successful online learner. Tips for Online Learning Success.