Posts Tagged ‘Continental Academy’

High School Education Completion – Broadening Opportunities

Sunday, February 14th, 2010



Many entry-level jobs require completion of a high school education. A high school diploma is also in many cases necessary in order to advance to higher positions as well as to advance in occupational training and post-secondary education. Modern culture is highly information-based and those who have not acquired the information granted through completing high school courses may be left far behind.

Those who do not have high school diplomas and are interested in exploring options for completing high school education would do well to look very closely into the academic standards and accreditations of the home schooling and other such programs that they are considering. Spending the time and money on programs that in the end do not result in recognized accreditation is far from worthwhile.

There are programs that enable students to earn a regionally accredited high school diploma, which is the most recognized form of high school education completion. These home schooling programs can be distinguished from the many home schooling programs that do not offer regional accreditation. There are also programs that have top academic standards that well prepare students for the competitive work force and for further educational endeavors.

Accredited high school diploma courses are designed by public-school instructors who are state-certified. It is highly reputable and among the top schools in fully-accredited (regionally, trans-regionally, nationally and internationally) home-study. It is also one of the most affordable regionally accredited distance education high school programs in America. Classes do not need physical attendance but can be taken online, from the convenience of home and at a pace that works best for each student.

For additional information about the superior home schooling high school education programs offered by Continental Academy and to fill out a brochure request, visit http://www.continentalacademy.com.

By: Karen Kirby

American Continental Academy

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010



American Continental Academy offers two diploma programs for the prospective student. The first is a 16 credit program, completed entirely online. This is available to students 18 years and older. The second is a 24 credit home school program. This is a paper and pencil program taken through the mail. This is available to students 16 years and older.

Online diploma program: With this program, designed for adult students, all coursework, assignments and exams are done online. This allows the student to achieve a high school diploma in the fastest most effective way possible. An accredited high school diploma at affordable rates can be earned in less then a week (depending on their initial knowledge and motivation) through our advanced online system that allows you to take all your courses online at your own pace.

Past students who have used this program are adults looking to go on to college, and those looking for jobs that require a high school diploma, in which case time is of the essence. The program is available nationwide and you can enroll in a SACS, CASI, and CITA accredited program in just a few minutes and for an initial payment of $40.

Home school diploma program. This program is designed for students ages 16 and up or international students looking to achieve an accredited high school diploma which may aid them in getting admitted to U.S. college or university. When you enroll in the home school program you will either take a brief test or submit a transcript. This will allow us to determine which courses you demonstrate competence in. This means you will get credit for these courses and move on directly to the ones you need to work on, thereby speeding up your diploma process. Once this is completed you will then be able to begin your high school courses and start the journey to obtaining an American high school diploma. The home school program can be completed in as little as 3 months.

Past students who have used this program are students who’s parents have decided the local public school is not the safest environment for their child to get their high school diploma in and would prefer their child get a quality education at home through an accredited home school program. In addition we have had past students who have enrolled in the home school program as an alternative to going through a GED program which is usually not given the same significance as an actual high school diploma. Finally, the largest growing part of our student body is our international students. Students from Cairo, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Columbia, Argentina, Chile, the Virgin Islands, Bahamas, South Africa and many more are inquiring daily.

Contact our academy today to begin your high school classes. Our faculty is here to serve you and is dedicated to making sure we offer a high standard quality education. For $40 to begin you can start your high school classes online or through our home school program. You will be given your own person guidance counselor who will help you on a regular basis with any questions you have. We also have a full customer service center that is designed to help in addition to this.

By: Dipp Mukherjee

Earn a High School Diploma Online

Monday, December 21st, 2009



With the strong competitiveness of the current job market, possessing a high school diploma is becoming increasingly necessary in order to be hired for a good position. There are many who have, for various reasons, been unable to earn a high school diploma. Fortunately, it is never too late to earn a high school diploma. Those who haven’t had the opportunity to complete their high school educations have resources available to them. One such option is taking courses online. Online courses provide exceptionally convenient means to completing courses and ascertaining a high school diploma.

Many who have not graduated from high school take the G.E.D (General Educational Development) exam as an alternative to earning a high school diploma. G.E.D tests are used to verify whether G.E.D. test takers have the academic skills and knowledge expected of high school students in the United States and Canada. Though this is certainly a sound alternative to earning a high school diploma, possessing a high school diploma is held as a standard that passing the G.E.D exams does not substitute for completely. Many employers tend to prefer those with high school diplomas over those who have passed the G.E.D exams.

Home school completion programs offer comprehensive courses in which students earn credits as they complete courses. This can be done online from home so that students may work at a pace that works well with their schedule. These types of courses are generally designed to be completed in a reasonable length of time, and many students can complete them at a time span between three and twelve months.

Continental Academy provides its students with regional accreditation. Most high schools have regional accreditation but home study high school programs typically do not. By taking the affordable, highly convenient online courses provided by Continental Academy students earn a regionally accredited high school diploma that is recognized by government employers, career and community colleges and universities. Continental Academy also offers accelerated programs so that students may obtain their diplomas quickly.

For additional information about the exceptional home schooling program offered by Continental Academy and to fill out a request, visit ContinentalAcademy.com.

By: Karen Kirby