Enrollment Options

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    Athena’s students have busy lives and their schedules vary greatly. Some of our students are homeschooled, others attend traditional schools. Set schedules, travel, field trips, unexpected learning opportunities, and life events must be taken into consideration when planning the school year. We recognize the necessity for flexibility, which is why we offer several Enrollment Options: Synchronous, Asynchronous, and On-Demand, Self-Paced Learning.

    Enrollment Options vary by course and are located on every Course Description webpage.

    SynchronousAsynchronousOn-Demand, Self-Paced Learning
    Course Location

    Athena’s Advanced Academy –

    Online Classes for Gifted Students

    Athena’s Advanced Academy –

    Online Classes for Gifted Students

    Athena's Homeschool Academy -

    Sparking Eureka Moments

    Live Webinars
    Webinar Recordings
    Access to
    Classroom Material
    Educator Support
    Follow Course Progression
    Opportunities to Connect
    with Classmates
    Access to Student
    Social Forums
    Classroom AvailabilityAvailable through
    July 31 of the
    current school year.
    Available through
    July 31 of the
    current school year.
    Available for
    40 weeks after
    date of purchase.

    Synchronous Enrollment Option for Active Courses

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    Athena’s Synchronous Enrollment Option is our standard option. Students follow the weekly course progression and attend the live weekly webinars when the webinar time works with their schedules. Students have the benefit of connecting and collaborating with their classmates and instructor via the virtual classroom forums, as well as the live weekly webinars. Discover synchronous courses for your child on our All Courses webpage.

    *With this option, students attend (or have the option to attend) the live weekly webinars.

    Asynchronous Enrollment Option for Active Courses

    Most of the courses at Athena’s include the Asynchronous Enrollment Option. Students who are not able to attend any of our live webinars may participate in our courses asynchronously.

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    Asynchronous students follow the weekly course progression and watch recordings of the webinars as their schedule permits. Students have the benefit of connecting and collaborating with their classmates and instructor in the virtual classroom. Some courses also use Athena’s “Open Chat,” allowing students to connect in real-time.

    The Asynchronous Enrollment Option is especially helpful for students with schedule conflicts, those who need more flexibility in their class scheduling options, and those attending our courses in different time zones. Please note that not all the courses include the Asynchronous Option. Find courses with the asynchronous option on our All Courses webpage.

    *With this option, students listen to the recorded webinars only; students do not attend the live weekly webinars.

    On-Demand, Self-Paced Learning Courses

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    To further accommodate students’ schedules, Athena’s On-Demand, Self-Paced Learning Courses are available. Students can take up to 40 weeks to work through the classroom material and webinar recordings, completely at their own pace.

    Explore our On-Demand, Self-Paced Learning Courses seen on our All Courses webpage on AHA.

    *With this option, students listen to recorded webinars only; students do not attend live weekly webinars.