Senior High School

A dynamic online high school experience in Minnesota

279Online provides a high-quality, accredited online high school education for students in grades 9-12, combining flexibility, academic rigor, and real-world learning opportunities. Students receive the same comprehensive curriculum as in-person schools while benefiting from an interactive, digital-first approach.

The program focuses on core subjects, graduation requirements and career readiness, offering students opportunities to engage in real-world problem-solving, community-based projects and digital collaboration.

Students participate in daily live virtual lessons, interactive coursework and independent learning activities. With dedicated online educators and an innovative curriculum, 279Online prepares students for college, careers, and success in an increasingly digital world.

What Sets 279Online Apart?

Live, teacher-led virtual instruction
Flexible scheduling with structured support
Comprehensive college and career preparation
Opportunities for community engagement and real-world learning
Accredited Minnesota online high school program

Explore how 279Online provides a personalized, future-focused high school experience designed to help students thrive.

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Graduation requirements

Technology

Each student in grades 9-12 receives a district-issued Chromebook for educational use.

A typical high school student will use their device to do schoolwork both at home and at school. They might do research, access online curriculum, annotate an assigned reading, or create videos that document their learning. Mobile devices also allow students to experience a flipped classroom, which involves viewing (during non-classroom hours) a video of their teacher providing instruction and then using class time to dig deeper into that topic, ask questions, or do group work on a project.

All high school students use Schoology, a learning management system that supports online learning, communication, and collaboration among teachers, students, and families.

Osseo Area Schools offers flex learning courses (courses which have a combination of seat time and online learning activities) and fully online courses. For more information, contact your student’s school or registration handbook.

For additional online learning options, consider Northern Star Online, a consortium of west metro school districts that have joined together to offer online courses for secondary students. Students should consult with their school counselor before registering for an online course.

Learn more about online learning in Minnesota.

Learn more about the district’s Digital Learning Plan.

Special Education

Sample Weekly Schedule

Monday

Secondary

Period		Time
Advisory		8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Hour 1		9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Hour 2		9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Hour 3		10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Lunch		11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Hour 4		12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Hour 5		1:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Hour 6		2:10 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Our consistent school day runs 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, with a six-period day. Each day begins with Advisory, where staff focuses on building community and making crucial connections with each scholar. Wednesdays are "skinny blocks" with unique learning opportunities for our scholars, including academic support, intervention and exploratory time.

Tuesday

Secondary

Period		Time
Advisory		8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Hour 1		9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Hour 2		9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Hour 3		10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Lunch		11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Hour 4		12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Hour 5		1:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Hour 6		2:10 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Wednesday

Secondary

Period		Time
Advisory		8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Skinny Hour 1/2		9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Skinny Hour 3/4		9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Skinny Hour 5/6		10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Lunch		11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Intervention/ Small group/ Extension		12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Intervention/ Small group/ Extension		1:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Intervention/ Small group/ Extension		2:10 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Thursday

Secondary

Period		Time
Advisory		8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Hour 1		9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Hour 2		9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Hour 3		10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Lunch		11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Hour 4		12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Hour 5		1:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Hour 6		2:10 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Friday

Secondary

Period		Time
Advisory		8:30 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.
Hour 1		9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
Hour 2		9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Hour 3		10:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Lunch		11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Hour 4		12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Hour 5		1:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.
Hour 6		2:10 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Course Offerings

The 279Online high school experience offers opportunities for students to explore, grow and prepare for entering the workplace or college. Students have options to choose core subjects and a wide range of electives. While not all elective classes that are offered in a traditional environment can be offered through 279Online, some elective classes are modified in order to create virtual learning opportunities.

Join 279Online

279Online offers Minnesota students grades 6-12 the opportunity to learn in the way that works best for them so that they truly shine as scholars.

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