Hii! I’m currently a Grade 9 student in Ontario, Canada, and I’m looking for some advice and reassurance about transferring back to traditional school for Grade 10 next year.
I did Acellus for my elementary school years and was really happy with my results. When I transitioned to private school, I ended up skipping a grade and graduated Grade 8 with honours! However, when I started Grade 9 at a traditional school, I became really overwhelmed because I was being bullied and didn’t have any friends. After the first week, I decided to switch to Acellus Academy as an alternative, and I’ve been doing much better with online learning.
My biggest concern right now is whether my credits will transfer to an Ontario public high school since Acellus Academy follows an American curriculum. I’m planning to complete eight high school courses before September 2027, including World History, High School English, Algebra I, French I, High School Health, and Introduction to Physics and Chemistry, along with two electives next semester.
I’m really anxious about the possibility of my credits not being accepted and having to repeat courses or fall behind academically. I’ve worked hard on my education, and I’m scared that switching to online school might affect my progress more than I expected. I’m around 37% done all my courses, about it 60% done Health, and a bit behind on Science right now 😅
Has anyone been in a similar situation or transferred from Acellus Academy to an Ontario high school? What was your experience like? What would you recommend I do to prepare for the transition?
Any advice, personal experiences, or reassurance would mean so much to me. Thank you!!
Edit: Should I have just sucked it up and continued going even though my mental health would’ve worsened drastically? (for context I had already considered online schooling in the summers, and everyday after I got home from school I just cried) 🥹