Articles
We're dedicated to helping students improve their lives through online education with our affordable, easy-to-use online high school program.
-
What do you do when you come to a question you can’t answer? For many students, the answer is “stop and wait to talk to a teacher.” And that’s not...
Read More -
Have you ever noticed that after you spend a long time studying it becomes harder and harder to avoid distraction? That might be because you’re not taking enough breaks. More...
Read More -
For many parents and children, considering a homeschooling situation for high school is a reasonable route to take. Many kids will benefit from homeschool programs, and at The American Academy,...
Read More -
Over the years, online courses in various areas have taken on a bit of a natural stigma. Online classes have several very obvious differences that separate them from a traditional...
Read More -
At The American Academy, we serve students in many different situations who have many varying needs. Our online high school courses are perfect for making up missing classes, earning extra...
Read More -
For many students, the option to take online classes is immensely beneficial. It allows for totally different time management, along with adjustable learning styles that many students prefer. At The...
Read More -
Dropout rates are an issue in many school districts across the nation, and at The American Academy, we’re here to help. We work with districts around the country to bring...
Read More -
When you’re preparing to take online classes for credits or a diploma, your first consideration is finding an accredited online school like The American Academy. You need a learning center...
Read More -
Most people only think of individualized courses when they consider online high school classes, but at The American Academy, we offer these and much more. One of our other prominent...
Read More -
Modern technology has changed many major areas in life, and chief among them is the learning sphere. The ability to take classes and even earn diplomas online has rapidly expanded...
Read More -
Whether you need to retake high school classes or simply are working on a different timetable than most people, online classes can be a great outlet to continue your learning....
Read More -
Many students know that school is a place where you learn concepts, such as how to read and solve math problems, but what you may not realize is that your...
Read More -
It is not uncommon for universities and employer to conduct extensive background checks on students, and it is completely legal for them to check social media sites as well. While...
Read More -
Have you been longing for a greater degree of flexibility and freedom while going to school? Taking courses online may be exactly what you are looking for. Taking classes online...
Read More -
Summertime is the time when most teenagers can’t wait to put away their textbooks and enjoy as much sun and freedom as possible. Why should you even think about making...
Read More -
It's okay to make mistakes. Mess up. Make a mess. Shoot and miss. Shoot again and miss again. It's alright to not get it the first time. Or the second...
Read More -
Earn your diploma online in your happy place Maybe you chose online high school for the convenience of studying at work or at home, but if you're like many online...
Read More -
We put in our due diligence and sought out the perfect trifecta of apps for online high school students. These apps are free, accessible and complement online learning. They're so...
Read More -
We have already covered some of the common misconceptions regarding online high schools. Alas, there are still more! We would hate for you to miss out on the advantages that...
Read More -
There are a lot of misconceptions and apprehensions surrounding online schools and online learning. Much of this is actually grounded on the fear of what is unknown. You may have...
Read More -
“Personal grit.” “Stick-to-itiveness.” “Tenacity.” “Perseverance.” As Josh Billings so aptly put it, “Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets...
Read More -
Now that summer days are waving their farewells, gone are the halcyon days at the beach or the pool. However, that does not mean that online high school students should...
Read More -
An effective online high school program is one that prepares the child academically and emotionally for higher levels of achievement. That is why we at The American Academy highly encourage...
Read More -
As one wise woman (my mother) always says, “You learn something new every day!” When you realize this truth, you are always alert and on the lookout for that “something...
Read More -
There are online high schools and there are online high schools. Admittedly, in the online academic world, there are true-blue online schools that offer quality education and there are schools...
Read More -
An online high school has slowly evolved to become a viable alternative to a brick and mortar high school. With the advancement in technology and the production of quality online...
Read More -
As a parent of an online high school student, you will be responsible for ensuring that all student records are intact and readily accessible. The student records are an important...
Read More -
Digital literacy is more and more becoming a “basic skill”. More and more, it is a given that the 21st century-employee or entrepreneur is already proficient with the computer. This...
Read More -
With the growing life-style related diseases that the country faces today (i.e. obesity, hypertension, heart disease, or cancer), it becomes necessary for you, the online high school student, to ensure...
Read More -
Is your online high school student wondering what next steps he would take after graduating from high school? Is he still unsure about what he wants to do, whether he...
Read More