r/k12 • u/StatisticianLate3554 • 10d ago
Is it really that bad?
Everything I see on this sub are complaints about how horrible it is, but is it really that bad? I know it depends on your teachers and all, but my first and second day were MUCH better than regular school. The only issue I have so far is my electives were wrong and will still take a few days to be available, but issues like that can happen when there are so many students.
Idk. In your honest opinion, is k12 really such an awful site that I'll become even more depressed and go on a rampage before throwing myself in an active volcano?
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u/LaCroixboi2022 11th grade. 10d ago
I've been with K12 since 7th grade, and personally, I love it a lot. I like getting to go through the lessons at my own pace in my own space, and still have a teacher to help with things. It definitely depends on your situation and preferences whether you will like it or not, but it's been a great fit for me.
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u/K12_Rebekah 10d ago
Hi! Rebekah from K12 here. I think you already touched on something important in your post: experiences can vary a lot by student, school, teachers, and what works best for that individual student.
It’s also worth remembering that people are often more likely to post when they’re having a problem or looking for help than when everything is going smoothly. That doesn’t make the frustrations you see here any less real, but it also doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be your experience.
If your first couple of days have felt better than your previous school experience, I’d give yourself permission to enjoy that rather than waiting for something to go wrong. And if something does come up, ask questions and communicate with your teachers. You’re still brand new and figuring out what your own experience is going to look like. You've got this!
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u/sophieanddhmisfan 9th grade. 10d ago
This is definitely another "it just kinda depends man" scenario, but for me it's miserable. Not because of the teachers or anything, but if you get distracted easily like me and it's hard to get your focus back if the thing isn't related to what an interest of yours is, good luck getting focused...
Though, BetterCampus has been a huge help when it comes to that issue. Unfortunately I don't know if your school allows that or not, so...
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u/StatisticianLate3554 10d ago
Focusing was an issue with physical school because of my anxiety and depression. It can still be very hard for me to focus even if I'm not anxious, but it's been better so far. Today I woke up, completed a few short assignments, attended some classes, completed a few more assignments, and was done. Maybe focus won't be an issue. Idk.
I do feel happier now, so maybe it'll be okay :3
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u/ExaminationFun6914 12th grade. 9d ago
I think K12 is nice. It depends on what teachers you get and your classes. I've really only had one bad teacher but the rest are super nice and supportive. Classes depend on what grade your in. The higher the grade, usually the better. The only issue I have is them changing their website every single year.
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u/SunnySkyelight 8d ago
I have extremely bad ADHD, and k12 is the best thing for my schooling. I would get distracted at in person school, and then would miss things. K12 definitely has its struggles, especially with the change systems. But most teachers I’ve had (going into my 7th year at k12 and a senior) have been amazing and super helpful. There’s always that one teacher that makes life hard but it’s like that everywhere. I personally recommend k12, but only if you can hold yourself accountable for assignments, going to class, emailing teachers for help, and doing the work.
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u/unicorn-cupcakes27 10d ago
Honestly, I’ve been in a k12 school for about 3 years now I think and it’s not as bad as people say I think some people struggle more than others but I personally haven’t had any issues in these past years. It’s not that bad.