Sometimes it is nice to know when a class or year just isn’t going to happen for your kiddo, in the K-12 years, there are options.  Check out all of the free courses offered through these participating (& public) schools as http://www.k12.com.  When the online classes are not feeling involved enough for the student, I suggest having a certified educator or tutor play the role of mentor to engage, empower, and validate learning.  Learning is very much a conversation and is reinforced through social experiences with an experienced educator.