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Since 2006, the American School Blog has kept students, parents and school officials up to date on what’s happening at American School. Below are our most recent blog posts. Visit the American School Blog Archive to read noteworthy blogs from over the years.
Today’s Special Occasion: Constitution Day
It’s September 17, and the United States Constitution was signed on this date in 1787. The National Constitution Center is located in Philadelphia just a short distance from Independence Hall, where the Constitution was signed. The original Constitution is located...
New Web Page for Students Now Available
American School loves providing caring student service to homeschool students in our accredited middle school program or accredited high school program or students in our independent study program who take our courses while attending a traditional school. One way we...
26 Years at American School
It’s September 13, and over the weekend the person who regularly writes this blog will celebrate 26 years of working at American School. In reality, it’s been 26 years of service to American School and our students in all 50 states and more than 65 countries around...
New Ethnic Studies Course Now Available
Today’s blog announces that American School has added a half-unit Ethnic Studies course to its online high school courses. In one semester of five units, Ethnic Studies explores the history, culture, and experiences of different ethnic and racial groups. The course...
Remembering September 11, 2001
Today the American School Blog pauses from its usual posts in remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001. We encourage you to visit the web sites of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum, the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, and the Flight 93 National...
Today’s Birthday: Isaac Funk
It’s September 10, and Isaac Funk was born on this date in 1839. He was one of the founders of the Funk and Wagnalls encyclopedia company, and so today’s blog is going to focus on reliable sources. Many years ago, encyclopedias such as Funk and Wagnalls were very...
Today’s Anniversary: California
It’s September 9, and California became a state on this date in 1850. Sometimes we get asked if our high school correspondence courses and online high school courses are University of California-approved, and at this moment they are not. That does not mean our...
Today’s Anniversary: Cal Ripken Jr.
It’s September 6, and on this date in 1995, Cal Ripken Jr. played in his 2131st consecutive Major League Baseball game, breaking Lou Gehrig’s record which had stood since 1939. This remarkable achievement got us thinking about the different ways homeschool students...
Grandparents’ Day 2024
This coming Sunday is Grandparents’ Day, and so we are using today’s blog to thank all grandparents who have made American School their family’s distance education middle school or distance education high school. We are happy to provide your grandchildren with...
Today’s Anniversary: The Price is Right
It’s September 4, and the current version of The Price is Right premiered on this date in 1972. If you’re a longtime blog reader you know that The Price is Right is this blog’s favorite game show for more reasons than Cliffhangers and Plinko. Whenever we mention The...
2024 Convention #11: KSCA Fall Conference
American School’s 11th convention appearance of 2024 will occur next week at the Kentucky School Counselor Association Fall Conference in Lexington, Kentucky. Visit us in booth 12 at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa on Wednesday, September 11, from 1 p.m. to...
American School Closed Monday, September 2, 2024
American School will be closed Monday, September 2. We will reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday, September 3, and look forward to assisting you with your accredited middle school courses or accredited high school courses at that time. Thank you for your...
Changes Coming to Online Student Center and Online Counselor Office
Today’s blog announces that changes are coming to our online student center and online counselor office. Students, guarantors and school officials will still be able to log in to the sites as before, but they will only be able view grades and academic records, access...
Today’s Anniversary: Scientific American
It’s August 28, and the first issue of Scientific American magazine was published on this date in 1845. This anniversary got us thinking about the various science courses we offer. Consider adding some of them to your accredited middle school program, accredited...
American School Web Site Update
Today's blog has an update about our web site. The fact that you can see this blog is a good thing because yesterday our web site was down for most of the day due to circumstances beyond our control. As frustrating as this is for us and our staff, we know that it is...
American School Earns 2024-2025 Homeschooling-Friendly Certification
American School recently earned Homeschooling Parent Magazine’s Homeschooling-Friendly Certification for 2024-2025. The certification attests to the fact that American School has a deep understanding of the latest homeschool trends and offers quality homeschool...
Enrollment Applications Updated for 2024-2025 Academic Year
Today’s blog announces that the process of updating enrollment applications for American School’s accredited middle school program, accredited high school program and independent study program is now complete. As noted in a previous blog, tuition for one year of...
Today’s Anniversary: The America’s Cup
It’s August 22, and the America’s Cup sailing race was held for the first time in this date in 1851. The America’s Cup is the oldest active international competition, and the anniversary of the first America’s Cup got us thinking about longevity. American School has...
Today’s Anniversary: Hawaii
It’s August 21, and Hawaii became a state on this date in 1959. If you ask people what the most beautiful state is, many people will say Hawaii due to its lush greenery and multiple beaches. You might say Hawaii is home to beautiful landscapes, and if you have an...
American School’s 2024 Anti-Bullying Policy
American School’s anti-bullying policy has been updated and is now available on the School’s web site in multiple places. The anti-bullying policy also appears in the 2024-2025 student handbook. American School strives to provide a safe environment for students to...
American School 2024-2025 Student Handbook Now Available
American School’s Student Handbook has been updated for 2024-2025 and is now available on the School’s web site in multiple places. The handbook is a great resource for students in our accredited middle school program, accredited high school program or independent...
Today’s Anniversary: Sports Illustrated
It’s August 16, and the first issue of Sports Illustrated was published on this date in 1954. One of the most popular features of Sports Illustrated is Faces in the Crowd, which highlights up and coming athletes from towns across the United States. In the September...
Print Reading 1 and Print Reading 2 Courses Discontinued
Today’s blog has an important announcement about two of our high school correspondence courses. After careful consideration, American School has decided to discontinue our Print Reading 1 and Print Reading 2 courses. We review our paper-based high school courses on...
Speech Course Discontinued
Today’s blog has an important announcement about one of our high school correspondence courses. After careful consideration, American School has decided to discontinue our Speech course. We review our paper-based high school courses on a regular basis to best serve...
Fundamentals of Accounting Course Discontinued
Today’s blog has an important announcement about one of our high school correspondence courses. After careful consideration, American School has decided to discontinue our Fundamentals of Accounting course. We review our paper-based high school courses on a regular...