Distance Education at the American School offers students a convenient way to take classes online. Regardless of which program you choose-General High School, College Preparatory or Independent Study-you will receive these major benefits. Together these are what set us apart from other distance education high schools. We call these our Four C’s.
Curriculum
The American School’s innovative curriculum offers something for everyone. Students can choose from more than 70 self-paced courses in traditional subjects such as English, math, social studies and science and take electives in specialty courses such as art, home planning and foreign language, or trade courses such as carpentry, electricity and auto repair. The American School is perfect for students who need several courses to complete graduation requirements or for those who choose to take just one course to make up credit or gain knowledge for personal enrichment and growth.
Cost
Caring Student Service
When students are accepted at the American School, they not only receive interesting curriculum at a reasonable cost from a pioneer in distance education; they also receive outstanding, caring student service. To start, they may enroll online, on paper, or over the phone, and enrollment is open year-round. Students work in a classroom of one—at their own pace and on their own schedule—but they are not alone. Our friendly staff is available to assist students over the phone during normal business hours. Also, American School students can access help sheets, homework Web sites, and view their academic records and other helpful information 24-7 by logging into the Online Student Center. General High School and College Preparatory Program students can receive their diplomas at any time of the year provided they have completed all graduation requirements, and qualifying graduates are eligible to receive one of 18 post-secondary scholarships that the American School awards annually.
Credibility
The American School was the first correspondence school to become regionally accredited. Today we are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and AdvancEd, as well as recognized by the state of Illinois as a non-public high school. An American School diploma is widely accepted by colleges and universities across the country and around the world. Several thousand high schools use the American School to help their students recover credits and graduate on time with their classes. We are proud of our three-way tuition warranty, which ensures customer satisfaction through its ten-day inspection and money-back guarantee, liberal tuition refund policy, and promise of a refund or additional training if you must take a qualifying examination and cannot pass it. Author Christopher Paolini, rising motorsports star Travis Pastrana, tennis legend Andre Agassi and actress Jessica Alba are just some of the famous people who have taken American School courses throughout our 114-year history.
