Things sure have come a long way since many of us were in school. 

Smart boards continue to replace what we knew as the blackboard and chalk. Now iPads are starting to enter the classrooms. In fact Hasbrouck Heights was recognized by Bloomberg.com just last week for their use of iPads in the Algebra classes.

The Internet now also provides some students with the opportunity to study a subject not offered in the classroom by way of a virtual classroom, something the school district is currently piloting with a handful of students

To some parents the idea of their child taking a class without direct one-on-one supervision may seem a bit concerning. The high school administrators reassured the parents at the community forum Thursday that the students may have some independent work however they would be required to check in with an instructor and also with one of the administrators at the high school. In addition, administrators said that by 2016 the state may require all high school students to complete one class online prior to graduation.

Parents what are you thoughts on the virtual high school? Would you be concerned about your child’s study if he or she were to test the program?