Looking for some online courses to supplement your Minnesota high school experience? Northern Star Online (NSO) is a collaborative of 15 independent school districts and four educational service agencies created to further Minnesota's goal of promoting high quality online learning for students. If you are looking for high school level courses, you can take them online with Northern Star Online. … Read More
Online Options For 2020-2021

Offering Flexible Schooling Options
Families face difficult decisions with virtual and in-person school options this year. Northern Star Online provides opportunities for students to take a variety of high quality online courses while remaining enrolled at their current school. … Read More
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It’s Time to Acknowledge the Differences Between Distance Learning and Online Learning
In response to those who are seeking information about the difference between what districts are doing with their Distance Learning plans vs. what is offered through a state certified online provider it is important to recognize what a district’s and … Read More
Cool NSO Opportunities!

Honors Mentor Connection
How would you like to work with a professional mentor in an area of personal interest and earn high school credit at the same time? Honors Mentor Connection is a hybrid course for motivated high school students with high interest in a particular … Read More

Science Mentorship Program
An offering of Honors Mentor Connection Welcome to the Science Mentorship Program (SciMent)! SciMent serves motivated science students in grades 7 through 12. The goal of this program is to provide an opportunity for high academic achievement in … Read More

Gifted Math Program
Intermediate District 287 Gifted Education Services through Northern Star Online is offering an advanced math program as an option for elementary and middle school talented math students during the school year. The Gifted Math Program is a … Read More

ALC Independent Study
For credit recovery beyond a full load. Independent Study (IS) is a state certified program for students who are at-risk of not graduating from high school and are self-motivated to complete high school graduation requirements. Many districts have … Read More