Is It Real???

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by sauseda1984, Jan 26, 2005.

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  1. sauseda1984

    sauseda1984 New Member

  2. MichaelR

    MichaelR Member

    on the outside I would say yes, but i'm no expert and sniffing out H.S. diploma mills.
     
  3. plantagenet

    plantagenet New Member

    I do not believe it is properly accredited. It claims accrediation from the "National Association for the Legal Support of Alternative Schools", which does not appear to be listed as an approved accrediting agency according to the Department of Education site.

    A quick seach revealed their website , which gave the following.

    It does claim affliation with the "Association of Christian Schools International", "Christian Home Educators Association" and the "Chamber of Commerce of the United States", although it doesn't specify what the affiliation actually means.

    Edit: They have a picture of a document that claims they are a member school of the ACSI but it seems to be out of date (1997-1998)
     
  4. plantagenet

    plantagenet New Member

  5. MichaelR

    MichaelR Member

    Thanks plantagent, good detective work.
     
  6. Lerner

    Lerner Well-Known Member

    "American Academy is a private high school meeting all state requirements and duly listed with the State of Florida of Education."



    Did they wanted to write State of Florida Department of Education?

    As far as accreditation I see some privet home schools accredited by NALSAS

    http://www.nalsas.org/

    A Certificate of Accreditation issued by NALSAS is not meant to represent an evaluation and/or approval of the materials, teaching staff or educational philosophy employed by the applicant program. Rather, only one standard is applied: consumer protection---an assurance to the general public: 1) that a member of NCACS not involved with the control, operation, or proceeds of the applicant program has reviewed and confirmed documentation of their compliance with all state and local laws; and 2) that the conditions and advertising claims made regarding their location and operation have been verified (that the program is what it purports to be and does what it purports to do). Whether such a program is desirable or suitable for meeting the needs of a particular learner then becomes a question for the consumer to determine.

    For further information and/or application, contact Ed Nagel, Coordinator and Chairman, Accreditation Division, NALSAS, POB 2823, Santa Fe, NM 87504. (505) 474-0300; E-MAIL


    http://www.ccas-holden.org/

    For example in IOWA - Chapter 257.38-41.
    Code requires Iowa school districts to provide alternatives to assist dropouts to succeed in
    completing a high school education. One-hundred-one (101) alternative schools have been developed to assist
    dropouts to stay in school and complete a high school education. Seventy-five counties now have at least one
    alternative school located within its boundaries. School districts (292) have formed consortiums to provide
    alternative schools because they cannot afford to provide them on their own or find it advantageous to share
    programming. Seventy districts have formed linkages with community colleges to complement the high school
    education with career planning, vocational training, work placement, and post secondary planning. Thirteen of these
    consortiums exist involving nine different community colleges.

    Graduates of alternative schools report that alternative school experiences made all the difference in helping them to
    become productive citizens.

    other states have some what simular establishments.
     
  7. Lerner

    Lerner Well-Known Member

    Hi Lerner,
    Our diploma is recognized by the State. We are accredited by the National Coalition of Alternative and Community Schools. Our graduates have gone on to several public and private four year colleges, but many choose to go to community colleges and then transfer to four year universities. As our program is small we do not have a lab sciences or foreign language program. If students want to go on to a four year university directly from here, they can take science and language classes at a community college while enrolled here.

    If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me.
    Co-Director High School
     

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