Online Fifth Grade in Utah
K12-Powered Online School for Utah 5th Grade Students
Everything seems to ramp up in fifth grade. At this stage in a child’s development, students are good, logical thinkers and problem-solvers. They can identify needed information and strategies, and switch how they think about a challenge until they come up with a solution. And for some, this is also when the roller coaster ride of puberty begins. Fifth grade at Utah’s tuition-free* K12-powered online school can help students and families navigate this important time.
A Quality Pubic School Education from Home
The K12-powered online school in Utah lets students access the benefits of an excellent public school education from home. The difference it K12’s personalized learning program, which includes:
- An Individualized Learning Plan for each student designed to promote academic success
- K12’s high-quality, engaging online curriculum that inspires and challenges young minds
- Live, online classes with Utah-licensed teachers
- Support from a Learning Coach, usually a parent or other responsible adult
- Social connections through a variety of online and in-person opportunities
- A school year schedule that’s similar to traditional schools throughout the state
Supportive Learning in an Online Environment
K12-powered learning offers students experiences that include online and in-person support. State-licensed teachers provide personalized instruction in online classes. As students complete their daily coursework accessed through the online school platform, their Learning Coach is available to offer daily one-to-one support. In grades K–5, the Learning Coach offers about 4 to 6 hours of support and helps the student stay on track with their learning schedule and communicates with teachers via email and phone as needed. The K12 program also offers a variety of opportunities for the Learning Coach to receive the information, support, and the training they need to help their student succeed.
Grade 5 Online Curriculum
K12’s engaging online curriculum is enhanced by hands-on education materials† that help meet the needs of a variety of learning styles. Fifth graders in Utah’s K12-powered online school begin a two-year U.S. history survey from the first North Americans to the Civil War and Reconstruction. In language arts, students read classic fiction and nonfiction. They conduct science experiments building a watershed model, testing cell membrane functions, and analyzing the effects of gravity. And they work with decimals, multiply fractions with whole numbers, and explore angles and shapes to build geometry skills. Students also have access to fifth grade art, music, and world language courses.
Try a sample lesson or view the K12 course list.††
Schools Available for Utah Students
Grades K-12
Dedicated to inspiring and empowering students through an education experience tailored to their needs.
- Career and college prep, honors, AP®, and credit recovery courses.
- Students earn a high school diploma—guaranteed!
- High schoolers earn college credits and career certifications.
Grades K-8
Online public school designed to provide an exceptional educational experience for K–12 students.
- Certified-teacher support with core classes, electives, and materials.
- Curriculum beyond grade level: writing (4–8), math (6–8), science (5–8).
- Monthly field trips and activities; participation in state testing.
Grades Pre-K-12
Personalized, private education with a supportive team of teachers and counselors.
- Accelerate learning with dual enrollment, AP®, and NCAA-approved courses.
- Career and college prep, including career courses starting in 6th grade.
- Enroll full-time, part-time, or per course with year-round start dates.
Grades K-12
A Catholic education that prepares students to excel academically and spiritually. Access to Marian University programs.
- Tuition assistance for 96% of families through Indiana Choice Scholarship.
- Catholic education taught by licensed teachers with online experience.
- Hybrid learning for 6–12th graders on Marian University’s vibrant campus.
Grades K-12
With more than 40 years of experience in self-paced distance learning, students reach their potential any time year-round.
- Accelerate learning with 170+ self-paced courses.
- Students earn college credits while in high school with dual enrollment.
- Awarded 771 high school diplomas in 2022.
Grades Pre-K-12
Inclusive community, engaging curriculum, and tools to be global citizens.
- Students graduate trilingual with our Early World Language Program.
- Seminar-based instruction with a collaborative discussion-focused approach.
- Graduate with an associate’s degree with our dual enrollment program.
You can purchase K12 courses to supplement your homeschool curriculum or help your student catch up, get ahead, or explore an interest. These flexible courses are available with part-time and full-time options and with convenient year-round start dates.
*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.
†Course materials vary by course and school. Please check with your school about offline course materials.
††Not all courses on the K12 course list are offered by all schools. If you have a question about a particular course, please check with your school.