text: While some may argue that virtual school offers the ability for students to learn from the comfort of their homes, as well as offer opportunities for home-bound students to receive an education, those kids' learning experiences are not as successful as those who attend a physical school. I have a friend who participates in a home-bound education program because she has an immune system problem that caused her to miss a lot of school. And while that seems like a great alternative for her, there are some major flaws. She was never given a science, specifically chemistry, teacher when she transferred into the program. That means she will not receive credit for taking a science class this year, which will just put more work on her later self, who will have to ensure that she can graduate.