Today’s Focus School is iQ Academy California. It is part of the growing chain of iQ Academy schools.
Snippet from listing: iQ Academy is dedicated to the education of the whole student, and recognizes the importance of incorporating opportunities for social engagement, community service, a full developmental guidance strategy and career and college planning in addition to the highest quality, standards-based online courses and certified instruction for students at all levels of achievement.
Today’s Focus School is iQ Academy Arizona. It is part of the growing iQ Academy chain of schools.
Snippet from listing: At iQ Academy, our priority is to deliver a high-quality, personalized education that prepares students for life beyond high school. We accomplish this by offering a complete learning package which includes standards-based curriculum, an innovative virtual learning environment and an extensive support system involving teachers, counselors, learning coaches and staff who are personally committed to helping students realize their greatest potential.
Snippet from listing: Media-rich, standards-based curriculum supported by weekly online instruction from Nevada-certified teachers keeps you on the path to success. Individual support from teachers, academic advisors, and a learning coach mean there is no limit to what you can learn. Clubs, local events, and a members-only online social network help you make friends.
Snippet from listing: All of our classes begin monthly, are self paced and monitored by one of our licensed teachers. Students study in a relaxed environment at times that suit their busy lifestyles. Our students are able to travel, live abroad, dedicate extra time to pursue their talents while staying on track to receive their high school diploma. Students can also take courses to supplement their current middle or high school program to fast track graduation. In addition, we offer test prep courses SAT, ACT, CaHSEE and Algebra Readiness. Whether full or part time, our academic advisors guide students to a program that is right for them.
The American Academy is located in Utah and offers over 200 courses online. It is regionally accredited and offers credit recovery, original credit, and a high school diploma program.
Snippet from listing: The American Academy offers an accredited online high school program to students of all ages and locations. Whether you’re looking for a way to make up credits, accelerate your learning, or earn your high school diploma at the time and place that works best for you, The American Academy is right for you. And the best part is that courses start each Monday, so you’re never more than a week away from your next course!
Something to consider: While it has not been in existence that long, The American Academy has already achieved regional accreditation. It has a strong focus toward the individual needs of each student.
Christa McAuliffe Academy has a long history of providing instruction and was established in 1985. It is available to both teens and adults and, importantly, is self-paced. You move at whatever speed is necessary to ensure mastery of the subjects being taught.
Accredited: Northwest Association of Accredited Schools
Snippet from listing: Are you looking for a school that not only celebrates the individual, but also personalizes learning through the use of diagnostic assessments, learning style inventories, and high trained instructors who match the student with the most appropriate curriculum available to fit their individual needs?
Something to consider:Students at Christa McAuliffe Academy get good grades because instruction is based on mastery of concepts. Students are not just pushed along, but must show they understand a concept. This also helps them move quicker in areas where they already possess the required knowledge.
University of Miami Global Academy is part of the prestigious University of Miami. If your goal is to attend a university and you are concerned about acceptance of an online high school diploma, this is one school to examine. The school has a strong focus on service learning and has adapted a policy that education is more than just learing from books.
Address: 111 Allen Hall 5050 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables FL 33124
Snippet from listing:Our school embraces diversity and provides our students with a unique academic and school environment. UMGA is student-centered, and fosters a commitment to excellence as we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world.
Something to consider: Universities understand universities. Having a high school diploma from an online high school that is housed at a rather significant university will only be seen as positive by college admissions personnel.
Today’s focus school is Liberty University Online Academy. Related to Liberty University, the largest Christian evangelical university with the largest Christian online programs in the world. If you are looking for a Christian online high school, this is a particularly good choice because fees paid to LUOA count toward Liberty University (should you elect to attend that college).
Address: 1971 University Boulevard, Lynchburg, VA 24502
Snippet from listing:Offered through Liberty University, the world’s largest evangelical university with the world’s largest Christian Distance Learning Program, Liberty University Online Academy is quality, accredited education you can trust.
Something to consider: Money spent on your education at Liberty University Online Academy is applied dollar-for-dollar toward your tuition at Liberty University. The school accepts both full-time and part-time students. It offers a high school graduation ceremony.
Focus school for today is Orion High School. Located in Midland, Texas, it has students in other states and charges the same amount regardless of where you live. Reasonably priced, it focuses on the whole student without regard to past educational “issues.” If you have had problems in the past (or even if you did not), you might want to talk with the folks at Orion.
Address: 4500 W. Illinois, Suite 203, Midland, TX 79703
Snippet from listing:Orion is proud to provide high quality private school education at the lowest per course tuition of any online school (from our internal study). Full-time learners pay an average of 166.00 per course; home schoolers pay 180.00 per course; and non-Orion students (taking courses for transfer back to public or private school) pay 225.00.
Something to consider: While not large, it is run by the founders. The cost is reasonable and so is the quality. Well worth a look.
Snippet from listing: Media-rich, standards-based curriculum supported by weekly online instruction from Nevada-certified teachers keeps you on the path to success. Individual support from teachers, academic advisors, and a learning coach mean there is no limit to what you can learn. Clubs, local events, and a members-only online social network help you make friends.
