In the second post of this series, let’s take a look at credibility. Here we go.
Question: What makes one online high school credible and another one not?
Answer: There are many things that make an online high school credible. Being accredited is one possibility, but that is not the sole one. A school’s public presence can make or break it. Look at the website. Does it look like an 8-year-old created it? This is not a good sign.
Another possibility is the lack of written materials. In some way, a school should be able to send you something, perhaps a brochure, on paper. Yes, through email is absolutely fine. A school that has nothing written down is a real concern.
What I am suggesting is that your potential school should act in a professional manner. If it is less than that, you may want to look around for other choices.