What’s in a Name?

Today’s blog is going to talk about something simple but often confused: our name.  We are incorporated as American School of Correspondence but do business as American School because we offer more than middle school correspondence courses and high school...

Today’s Anniversary: South Carolina

It’s May 23, and South Carolina became a state on this date in 1788.  One of South Carolina’s mottoes is “Prepared in Mind and Resources” and that seems to describe the kind of education American School offers to those who wish to earn a high school diploma at home. ...

Today’s Birthday: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

It’s May 22, and author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born on this date in 1859.  His best known character is Sherlock Holmes, and so today’s blog will attempt to debunk two mysteries and myths regarding homeschooling.  One common mystery is if homeschool courses are...

Armed Forces Day 2023

It’s May 19, and Armed Forces Day is tomorrow in its usual place on the third Saturday in May.  It’s a holiday to recognize all those serving in all branches of the military and to honor their families as well.  Over the years American School has served many military...

2023 FPEA Convention

American School is heading to the Sunshine State next week and is proud to exhibit at the 2023 FPEA Convention.  Join us in booth 1102 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando on May 25 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; on May 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and on May 27 from 10 a.m....

Today’s Anniversary: College Graduation

It’s May 17, and the person who regularly writes this blog graduated from college many years ago on this date.  Graduating from an internationally relevant school was the realization of a lifelong dream, but it wouldn’t have been possible without first earning an...