Today’s Anniversary: High School Graduation

by | Jun 12, 2026 | New Blog

It’s June 12, and the person who regularly writes this blog graduated from high school on this day many years ago.  Earning an accredited high school diploma is a major milestone in a person’s life, but it’s a milestone that can be achieved in various ways. ...

Updated Student Handbook Coming Soon

by | Jun 11, 2026 | New Blog

If you read yesterday’s blog, you know this is the time of year when we update enrollment applications for students in our accredited middle school program, accredited high school program and independent study program.  It‘s also the time of year when we update our...

New Enrollment Applications Coming Soon

by | Jun 10, 2026 | New Blog

It’s June 10, and this is the time of year many people begin thinking of the upcoming school year.  Those of us at American School are doing the same, and for the last several weeks we have been making changes to enrollment applications for our accredited middle...

Today’s Anniversary: Secretariat Wins the Triple Crown

by | Jun 9, 2026 | New Blog

It’s June 9, and on this day in 1973, Secretariat won the Belmont Stakes by a whopping 31 lengths, a record that still stands to this day.  Already a winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, Secretariat’s win in the Belmont ensured him of horse racing...

Today’s Birthday: Frank Lloyd Wright

by | Jun 8, 2026 | New Blog

It’s June 8, and architect Frank Lloyd Wright was born on this day in 1867.  He designed many homes and buildings, including Fallingwater in Pennsylvania and others in Chicagoland, including Robie House near American School’s former headquarters in the Hyde Park...

Remembering D-Day

by | Jun 5, 2026 | New Blog

It’s June 5, and tomorrow is the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, a major turning point in World War II.  We encourage you to visit the link in this blog to learn more about this historic day and the sacrifices made by so many on the beaches of Normandy in France.  Thank...

I found all the material and methods extremely satisfying.  It made the classes simple enough to learn while still being able to enjoy the process!  I spent my first two years of high school in a public school, but American School made it an enjoyable experience while still giving me the education I need.  My parents have never been so proud to see so many good grades coming from a homeschool program.

Alex from Illinois

I especially liked and appreciated all of the instructors’ positive comments, feedback and helpful hints on my son’s exams.  You cannot put a price tag on a high school diploma, although I felt the fees were quite reasonable.  I’m really thankful that there is a back-up plan for students who are lacking credits to graduate.

Judy from Michigan

My overall interaction with American School has been positive.  I find the study guides essential tools to being able to get the full benefit of the textbooks.  They often explain things in a more understandable detail.  The service of American School has been prompt with addressing my needs, such as requesting more courses, getting progress reports in a timely manner, etc.  I do appreciate the feedback from the instructors on my exams.  My experience with American School has been more than satisfactory.

Khadijah from Florida

The courses from American School have been awesome!  They are challenging but also really enjoyable.  The textbooks were all very clear and detailed.  The study guides were wonderful.  They really helped me understand the lesson concepts.  I have improved by miles!  I definitely will keep using American School until I finish high school.

Carmen from South Carolina

I really enjoy studying through American School.  It helped me prepare for college classes.  You learn to become independent and motivate yourself to finish.

Carissa from California

I found American School’s curriculum very satisfactory.  I enjoyed the material and its methods.  Grammar and math, my toughest subjects, were much easier to understand than any of my previous books.  The comments my instructors left on my graded work were helpful and encouraging.  Overall I was happy with my courses.

Charli from Texas

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Curriculum

American School’s innovative paper-based and online curriculum offers something for everyone in grades 6-12. Students can choose from more than 100 self-paced courses in traditional subjects such as English, math, social studies and science and take electives in such subject areas as business, career and technical education, fine arts, and world languages.

Cost

As a not-for-profit institution, American School puts students’ educations first. Our tuition is affordable—much lower than many other distance education and online high schools—and all textbooks and study materials are included at no additional cost.  Monthly payment plans are available for students in full years of American School’s middle school or high school program.

Caring Student Service

When students are accepted at 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.  Students may enroll anytime and work at their own pace.  Help is available from American School staff during regular business hours.

Credibility

Founded in 1897, American School later became the first correspondence school to become regionally accredited. Today we are accredited by three reputable accrediting bodies and recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education as a non-public high school.  American School’s diploma is accepted by colleges and universities, and thousands of high schools use our courses for credit recovery.

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