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Arizona Connections Academy

South Carolina Connections Academy

If you haven’t had a chance to go look, the Best Online High Schools Channel on Youtube.com now has over forty videos of online high schools. Instead of wandering all over that site, I am pulling them altogether in one central location. Enjoy!

Fairly regularly, I get questions about the importance of accreditation with online high schools. While my answer has changed over time, I like to believe that is due to changes in the system. That being said, I consider a school accredited and/or recognized if:

1. It is accredited by one of the six regional accrediting bodies (and you can find them here). In some cases, the accreditor is sort of a sub-organization, but amounts to the same thing; or

2. It is accredited by one of the national accrediting organizations. The Distance Education & Training Council is the largest. The others are listed here.

3. It is accredited by CITA, which is a collaboration between accreditors to account for international and trans-regional programs.

4. It is recognized by a state department of education, county office of education, or a local school district.

For the most part, that is it. While there are other accreditors out there, my preference and, importantly, the marked preference of Best Online High Schools is that some is watching the watchers.

GLBTQ Online High School

iQ Academy Kansas is part of the iQ Academy chain of online high schools. iQ Academies put a strong emphasis on student support and have an extensive system that includes teachers, counselors, advisors, and more.

Best Online High Schools Link: iQ Academy Kansas

Tel: (877) 345-4757

Snippet from listing: Media-rich, standards-based curriculum supported by weekly online instruction from Kansas-certified teachers keeps you on the path to success. Individual support from teachers, academic advisors, and a learning coach mean there is no limit to what you can learn. Clubs, local events, and a members-only online social network help you make friends.

Something to consider: iQ Academy Kansas is part of a growing chain. While already good, there is something to be said for the quality that can be achieved as it continues to grow.

iQ Academy Kansas

The American Academy is located in Utah and offers over 200 courses online. It is regionally accredited and offers credit recovery, original credit, and a high school diploma program.

Best Online High Schools Link: The American Academy
Internet Link: The American Academy
Address: PO Box 748, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Accredited: NAAS

Snippet from listing: The American Academy offers an accredited online high school program to students of all ages and locations. Whether you’re looking for a way to make up credits, accelerate your learning, or earn your high school diploma at the time and place that works best for you, The American Academy is right for you. And the best part is that courses start each Monday, so you’re never more than a week away from your next course!

Something to consider: While it has not been in existence that long, The American Academy has already achieved regional accreditation. It has a strong focus toward the individual needs of each student.

The American Academy

Today’s Focus School is Beacon Academy of Nevada. It is part of the iQ Academy chain of schools.

Snippet from listing: Media-rich, standards-based curriculum supported by weekly online instruction from Nevada-certified teachers keeps you on the path to success. Individual support from teachers, academic advisors, and a learning coach mean there is no limit to what you can learn. Clubs, local events, and a members-only online social network help you make friends.

The Focus School for today is Advantages Online Private School.

Snippet from listing: All of our classes begin monthly, are self paced and monitored by one of our licensed teachers. Students study in a relaxed environment at times that suit their busy lifestyles. Our students are able to travel, live abroad, dedicate extra time to pursue their talents while staying on track to receive their high school diploma. Students can also take courses to supplement their current middle or high school program to fast track graduation. In addition, we offer test prep courses SAT, ACT, CaHSEE and Algebra Readiness. Whether full or part time, our academic advisors guide students to a program that is right for them.