What are the Advantages of Taking Online Courses?

Posted on December 06 2011

There are so many advantages to taking online high school courses at The American Academy. Perhaps you had to leave high school early due to a family tragedy but now you really regret it and are ready to continue on with your education. This happens to people just like you all the time. The important thing is that you've realized how much you need a great education in order to succeed in this day and age.

No Dress Code! Pajamas are Fine!
The one advantage that tops the list is probably the fact that you can get the high school course credits you need in order to graduate right in the comfort of your own home. You can, in fact, get a high school diploma in your pajamas. There's no dress code for online high school courses. Relax in front of your computer and earn your high school diploma.

It's Convenient and Fits into Your Schedule!
You can also get online high school credits whenever it is convenient for you. That is a pretty great advantage when you think about it. People these days are busy all the time, going in a hundred different directions. At The American Academy, we know that your time is very limited.
You may already have children and a family, but you've decided to get your high school diploma and go on to college. This is actually an excellent method of making sure you can adequately provide for your family in the future. With such a busy schedule, it is vital for you to be able to sit down at your computer and take those high school classes whenever it fits into your schedule.

It's Affordable!
High school courses are not as expensive as you might think at The American Academy. You can take as many classes as you want and only pay for what you're taking. Plus, you will pay as you go. No huge bills pile up from your online high school education. This is the economical way to get a high school education.

One-on-One Teaching
Maybe you didn't do so well in high school because the classes were overcrowded. Your teachers may have never had much time to help you or answer your questions. You felt frustrated and alone. Many students have had this experience and most of the time, your grades and school work will suffer when you are unable to get your questions answered and get help making it through a particularly difficult high school course such as geometry or calculus.
At The American Academy, we pride ourselves on the individual attention we give to our students. You get the one-on-one attention that makes all the difference. We even offer personal tutoring. You will be able to finish high school. You can begin to understand the course material.

Fully Accredited
The American Academy is fully accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission. You can find their logo prominently displayed on our website. It is also displayed on all our course completion certificates. Each diploma from The American Academy is embossed with the Northwest Accreditation Commission seal which is available only to members.
The American Academy believes it is important to maintain our accreditation, so we conduct periodic reviews with our Northwest Accreditation Commission accreditation team. We comply with all their standards in areas ranging from school vision, curriculum, and instruction, to student services, facilities and finance.