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The Best Online School for Students with Chronic Illness or Extended Recovery—Learning at Your Pace, Anywhere You Are

Ranked a Top Private Online School by Niche—trusted by families in 30+ countries.
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At Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts and Sciences (CMASAS), we believe homebound students deserve more than accommodation—they deserve an education designed around their health, energy, and life circumstances. Whether your child is recovering from surgery, undergoing long-term treatment, or managing a chronic condition, CMASAS provides a fully accredited, self-paced online K–12 program that puts wellness first while keeping learning on track.

Our mastery-based, asynchronous model lets students learn when they feel well, rest when they need to, and progress without the pressure of rigid deadlines—making CMASAS one of the best online schools for students with medical needs.

 

CMASAS provides more than accommodation for homebound students—we provide an accredited education designed around their health. Our self-paced, mastery-based model allows students to learn when they feel well and rest when they need to, keeping learning on track without sacrificing well-being.

Why Choose CMASAS
Learn When You Feel Well

With asynchronous online courses, there are no set class times or daily logins. Students can complete coursework at their own pace—working more on good days and taking breaks when needed.

100% Online & Accessible Anywhere

Whether at home, in the hospital, or in a treatment center, our online homebound education program is accessible 24/7, with caring teachers just a click away.

Personalized Support from Caring Educators

Each student is paired with a Personalized Education Coach (PEC) who understands the challenges of chronic illness and works closely with families to adjust pace, goals, and expectations.

Mastery-Based, No Rushing

We focus on true comprehension over arbitrary deadlines, allowing students to progress when they’re ready—ideal for fluctuating health conditions.s.

Empowering the Whole Child

We support not only academics but also confidence, connection, and emotional well-being. Students find a safe, nurturing academic home while they heal or adapt to long-term conditions.

Rooted in Our Mission to Care, Empower, and Connect

At CMASAS, we meet homebound students where they are—with compassion, structure, and flexibility. We make five promises to every student:

 
Rooted in our mission

WE ENVISION

an education without barriers to access or achievement.

WE INSPIRE

hope and confidence, even in challenging times.

WE CREATE

supportive, flexible learning environments.

WE EMPOWER

students to succeed on their own terms.

WE CONNECT

students to succeed on their own terms.

Designed for Students Who Are Healing and Learning

CMASAS is ideal for:

 

Students undergoing long-term medical treatment or hospital stays

 

Children with autoimmune, neurological, or rare disorders

 

Students recovering from surgery or injury

 

Families needing a school that adapts to unpredictable schedules

 

Kids seeking educational consistency during recovery or treatment

Real Stories from Our Homebound Students and Families
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    Miki Kanda
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    Mother of two daughters - Class of 2023 and Grade 12
    "Our older daughter graduated in the summer of 2023 overcoming challenges with anxiety that hindered her ...

Healing and  Learning Can Happen Together

Whether your child needs temporary homebound education or a long-term online school solution for chronic illness, CMASAS offers an accredited, flexible, and caring approach that puts health first without compromising academic goals.

Enroll ANYTIME. Learn from ANYWHERE