Encourage your child to use help-seeking strategies if he/she doesn’t understand something.
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Why online?
Choosing online learning is an important decision that requires careful consideration. Each student comes with a unique background and reasons for pursuing high school online, and Princeton Online MN has something to offer everyone. We recommend reading all of our resources below and reaching out directly to our staff to talk through your personal circumstances.
Advanced & Specialized Coursework
Online courses afford students access to advanced material across a wealth of subjects that are typically unavailable in traditional school settings. With more than 100 unique classes to choose from at a variety of levels, our students are able to choose courses that fit their needs and interests. View our Online Course Catalog.
Ownership & Empowerment
Students who take online classes often feel a greater sense of ownership over their education because they can choose courses that reflect their passions and capabilities. Our online setting both encourages and fosters students’ independence, which helps build lifelong confidence and self-awareness.
Comprehensive Support
At Princeton Online MN, it is our goal to ensure that driven students can explore demanding coursework without the added stress of a commute and social pressure. Students who feel safe in their learning environment are better equipped to focus and excel because they do not have to spend time, energy and resources worrying about external factors. Visit Counseling to learn more.
Marketable Skills
Most modern classrooms integrate technology to varying degrees, but online school pushes students to master digital tools and organizational skills that carry significant value in higher education and the workforce. The discipline, time management, and initiative necessary to achieve digital fluency sets our students apart and gives them a competitive edge.
Community & Inclusion
Our online community is integral to who we are and what makes our students successful. Collaboration through technology teaches Princeton students how to build functional relationships online, while cultivating a meaningful academic and social support network. Students from diverse backgrounds are able to connect, study together and motivate each other beyond what is possible in a traditional school environment.
Individualized Engagement
While some students thrive in a face-to-face classroom environment, we recognize that learning is not “one size fits all.” Our flexible instruction means students have the option to customize their experience, while reducing learning barriers and creating new academic challenges. Students can set their own pace, create goals and receive one-on-one guidance to maximize their success.
What does a high-achieving online student look like?
Students of all backgrounds, academic achievement levels and interests can meet their goals through online learning. We have observed traits from our most successful Princeton Online MN students. A student is likely to excel online if they are:
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Motivated and mature enough to complete assignments without instructor supervision
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Willing to learn the technological skills required to take an online course
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Capable of using time-management skills to study and keep track of deadlines
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Goal-oriented, persistent and able to stay positive
Working with Children at Home
Additional ideas and resources can be found at NYT Parenting.
Coronavirus Response Plan
Princeton Public Schools mission is to be an innovative leader in instruction developing in EVERY learner the ability to succeed in an ever-changing world. Our changing world is now faced with unprecedented challenges. An expanding outbreak of COVID-19 is being experienced in many regions around the world. This is a rapidly evolving situation that is changing the way we operate our schools.
Our buildings are closed to the public and most district staff, with the exception of the sites providing child care and food services. We are following the MDH and CDC guideline regarding employee self screening, children screening, masking, and exclusion criteria. To learn more about when to keep your child home from child care, please read this helpful document.
Health & Safety
- Reducing Your Risk
- Programs Available for Reduced Cost Medications
- Families in Crisis
- What is Social Distancing?
- Use of Face Masks
- Resources to Help You Talk with Children about COVID-19
Reducing Your Risk
Programs Available for Reduced Cost Medications
Families in Crisis
What is Social Distancing?
Use of Face Masks
Resources to Help You Talk with Children about COVID-19
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at this time.
Online course sessions align with the PHS trimester schedule.
Students must register for online courses during the registration process prior to the start of the school year.
Any student that is enrolled at PHS, with parent/guardian approval.
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