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Programs at The American Academy

The American Academy provides an innovative online high school environment designed to help you achieve your learning goals, whether you are a current high school student looking to make up...

High school students can fall behind in their classes for a number of reasons. It is not always their fault. Perhaps the student is having home life, personal, or health...

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Homeschooling and Socialization Options

Homeschooling does pose challenges to your student’s socialization. Certainly, having day-to-day interaction with his or her peer group is an important part of high school. Homeschooling is often criticized for...

Graduating high school can be an arduous task. The American Academy is here to help you succeed with ease. There are many classes required to graduate high school. Every state...

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Choosing an Online High School

There are many variables to consider when choosing an online high school. First, you should look for accreditation. Also, you should check to make sure the school has qualified instructors...

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Shortcut to Earning High School Credits

Completing high school courses is the foundation of a high school education, but brick and mortar high schools only allow students to earn a limited number of credits per semester....

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How to Get a High School Diploma

While a high school diploma is an important aspect to any career, the rigid structure of a brick and mortar high school can make one nearly unattainable for many students;...

An unavoidable aspect to any brick and mortar high school is that it is designed to meet the needs of many individuals and therefore, by nature, can't address the specific...

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Finding an Adaptable High School

The American Academy online high school is an excellent—and commensurate—alternative to a brick and mortar high school. Everything a student can expect from a traditional high school is offered by...

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The American Academy Dropout Program

According to recent statistics, over 7,000 students per day drop out of high school in America. And it's a proven fact that high school dropouts greatly diminish their chances of...

Internet schools are catching on because they are so convenient. You can even obtain an MBA online these days. But it all begins with your high school diploma. You must...

In order to graduate high school, you must speak with a counselor at your old high school in order to find out how many credits you still need to obtain...

There are so many businesses in financial trouble these days. It is not uncommon to hear of large corporations laying off hundreds of employees. The unemployment rate is higher than...

One big challenge in homeschooling is ensuring that you are able to fit everything that needs to be done for the day. Although homeschooling gives you more freedom and flexibility,...

One of the major arguments against homeschooling is that there is a lack of opportunities for socialization. The thinking is that the homeschooled child is locked up in the home...

Learning is not limited to books and worksheets - and it shouldn't be! As a homeschooling parent, you actually have a lot of opportunities to provide meaningful and enriching learning...

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Homeschool & Learning Styles

What's your child's learning style? One of the most important things you need to establish when you start homeschooling your children is to determine their learning style. You see, we...

Receiving a high school diploma may mean the difference between a life of accomplishment and difficult struggle. Those who graduate high school have far more advantages above those who do...

There are always a few high school students that stand out. They may have impeccable organization; work at assignments with extreme efficiency; or manage a dozen extracurricular activities and still...

In today’s competitive world, survival has taken on new meaning. With the advancement of industry and technology, education has become one of the most influential contributors to an individual’s personal...

Online education has become a popular option for learning in this day and age. It offers many advantages to people who have demanding lifestyles, commitments and responsibilities. Online education also...

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...

The American Academy is your online high school where you can get the credits you need to graduate early from high school. You can earn your high school diploma in...

With technology such a large part of our lives in the 21st century, it only makes sense to offer online high school courses as well. That's the philosophy behind The...

You've probably spent many years of your life in school and you're no doubt, eager to graduate from high schooland move on. Though the life of a high school student...

Over 26% of all students drop out of high school before graduating. Latest statistics show that over 5 million high school age kids are not attending high school. This is...

You may be one of those people who spent their high school years involved in the social life instead of studying. If this is true, then you probably didn’t do...

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Facts on the Home School Program

Families that homeschool know that once their child reaches high school age, they need help. The American Academy offers that extra help that parents need in order to give their...

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Benefits of Graduating Early

Graduation is a great time for most people. Graduating early from taking online high school courses can be even better, but it takes a lot of confidence, courage, determination and...

Education is the foundation for a bright future. Research has proven that with a high school diploma you can start working sooner and earn a better living than someone with...

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