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Questions to Ask When Going the Virtual High School Route

Getting a high school diploma from a traditional school may not be possible for you because of certain circumstances. You may have special health needs that prevent you from going...

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Motivating Your Online Learner

One of the secrets of success in getting a high school diploma online is to keep the learner motivated. The ebb and flow of your child’s motivation is only normal....

Getting a high school diploma is not just what a virtual high school can give you. The skills and discipline provided also prepare you for future employment – making you...

Your child may sometimes forget: learning is fun! You, as a parent, can be a great source of motivation and encouragement. This is particularly important for a student enrolled in...

One of the benefits of an online high school is that it gives the student plenty of flexibility and freedom when it comes to schedules. You can take days off...

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Working Parents and Online High Schools

Can your child be enrolled in an online high school while both you and your spouse are working full time? Can you both be working on a nine-to-five job and...

Are you or your family always on the road? Are your bags perennially packed and ready to go? There may be a number of reasons why you need to study...

Is your child extremely shy? Is she someone who cannot seem to deal with social events and would rather spend the day holed up in her room than go to...

College is a whole new ball game when compared to high school. There are mounds of readings to do, papers to write and a long list of extracurricular activities to...

Reading is one of the cornerstones of learning. As Dr. Suess quite aptly puts it, “The more that you read, The more things you will know The more that you’ll...

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Online School Tips for Learning Success

Going to a virtual high school provides you with plenty of flexibility and freedom as you work to earn your high school degree with your unique circumstances. However, as with...

Congratulations! Your child has committed to earn his or her diploma via a virtual high school such as The American Academy. Getting an online high school education has a lot...

One Facebook status goes, “Kudos and two thumbs up to my monitor, for staring at my face all day and not wanting to throw itself out the window.” This might...

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How to Identify and Avoid Diploma Mills

Enrolling in a virtual high school is sometimes a good option for those who have special circumstances or special needs. You may be a working mom who would like to...

One popular quote attributed to Sir Isaac Newton goes, “If I had seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” And indeed, by learning from other people’s...

Have you heard about the story of the mayo jar and two cups of coffee? The story tells of a professor who goes into class with a large mayonnaise jar...

 Preparing to go back to school is an exciting time. Previously, “back to school” meant preparing your books, backpack, and school things, as well as coming to school with pressed...

“It’s a different ballgame.” The beauty of enrolling in an online high school is that it gives you plenty of freedom and flexibility in terms of your schedule and availability....

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Blunders Online Students Need to Avoid

If you have decided to earn your high school diploma online, you will be investing not just your money but also your time into the courses. As such, it will...

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Athletes and Online Learning

Is your child gifted in the area of athletics? Is your child training to be the next Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, Michelle Kwan or Venus Williams?...

Are you thinking of enrolling in an online high school program? Are you wondering if this is the way to go? Well, here are some reasons why people have decided...

One of the most common apprehensions of parents who are considering having their child enter an online high school program is that it may result in a lack of socialization...

High school graduation is among the most cherished memories for a student. And who says only those who go to a “normal” school gets to graduate? Even those who get...

So you have decided to enroll yourself in an online high school. Congratulations! You are about to embark in a challenging but rewarding journey! You may have missed high school...

The saying “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” rings true as you consider whether to stick to the program (and graduate at the recommended time) or get...

Graduating from high school is one exciting landmark. It is made up of proms, pep rallies, time spent hanging out with friends, and of course, that time when your child...

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Online High School Myths Debunked

Online high schools are on the rise as an alternative towards getting a high school diploma. Not everyone has the time, resources and opportunity to go to a “conventional” high...

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Gear Up for College!

Are you excited to walk along the hallowed halls of your chosen college? Are you just raring to graduate high school and move on to a higher level of learning?...

Is a high school diploma really necessary to make it in life? Well, not really. But it sure can open a lot of doors. There are others who have been...

Homeschooling has many advantages. It allows families to custom-fit the delivery of lessons and learning based on different factors – the child’s abilities and way of learning, their home situation,...

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