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The Student
Each young learner explores a developmentally appropriate mix of online and hands-on learning activities.
Online Fifth Grade With K12
K12’s dynamic approach fosters problem-solving and critical thinking skills to nurture confident and capable fifth graders.
Find an online Fifth Grade program near me
How does online fifth grade work?
FIFTH GRADE CURRICULUM
Prepare Students For Middle School
Give your fifth grader a head start on middle school with a curriculum that makes room for identity formation and friendships. Learners divide their time between live classes, independent study electives, and interactive club activities.
Language Arts
It may be elementary, but Sherlock Holmes inspires a love of reading.
Your child explores fascinating tales from history, learns the art of opinion writing from Supreme Court justices, and completes a choice reading project.
Math
Students sharpen their problem-solving skills by learning to add and subtract fractions, as well as multiply and divide with decimals.
Through games and practice, they’ll learn about the coordinate plane, volume, and 2D figures.
Science
E-books, virtual labs, and hands-on activities engage all senses, fostering curiosity about matter, organisms, ecosystems, engineering, and earth’s place in the universe.
World Languages
Standard curriculum meets online learning with games and interactive lessons that enrich Spanish fluency.
Your child will practice writing, learn descriptive adjectives, and practice greeting friends, while discovering the customs of Spanish-speaking countries.
History
Beyond storytelling, history teaches your child to read maps, think critically, write persuasively, and identify relationships.
From industrialization and the Oregon Trail to the Civil War and Civil Rights, there’s plenty to talk about.
Music
Unleash creativity in drawing, sculpting, and painting with an introduction to artwork across the ages.
Students sing, dance, and celebrate their way through six study units, learning to analyze music, play recorders, and read notes.
a day in the life
Cash
Cash enjoys rigorous coursework at his own pace while getting the support he needs for learning with dyslexia and dysgraphia.
Your Student’s Team
Your child’s success is a community effort.
The Parent
You or another responsible adult act as your child’s Learning Coach. Learning Coaches spend about 4-6 hours a day working with teachers and providing student guidance.
The Teacher
Our state-certified teachers build learning plans, monitor progress and attendance, teach live online classes, and hold online help sessions and office hours.
How do I get started?
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Accredited K12-powered schools are available all over the country. Select your state for a list of local options.
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It’s easy to reach out, chat, schedule a tour, and find out how K12 can work for you.
* Families do not pay tuition for a student to attend an online public school. Common household items and office supplies like printer ink and paper are not provided. Our enrollment consultants can help address your technological and computer questions and needs.
** Courses and course materials vary by school and courses