Unethical Student Activity in Online Groups

Today’s blog is difficult for us to write because it deals with unethical student activity in online groups.  Recently we came across an online group whose members were clearly trying to trade or, in some instances, sell answers to each other.  Such behavior is wrong,...

Today’s Anniversary: Louisiana

It’s April 30, and Louisiana became a state on this date in 1812.  When people think of Louisiana, they often think of Mardi Gras, spicy cuisine, jazz music and more.  Mardi Gras is a French phrase, and American School is happy to offer French and more than 20 other...

Today’s Birthday: Andre Agassi

It’s April 29, and American School graduate Andre Agassi was born on this date in 1970.  He won eight major tennis tournaments, including the Australian Open four times, the U.S. Open twice and Wimbledon and the French Open once each.  In doing so, he became one of a...

Today’s Anniversary: Maryland

It’s April 28, and Maryland became a state on this date in 1788.  Before it became a state, Maryland was a colony founded by a man named George Calvert.  He was a Catholic and wanted to establish a colony where fellow Catholics could live and be free of religious...

New Online Civics Course Available

American School is pleased to announce that a new online Civics course is now available.  The course includes a variety of unit and lesson activities that examine the history, geography, culture and economy of the United States and includes reviews of founding...

Request for Feedback About Elementary School Courses

As many of you know, American School has offered accredited high school courses for more than a century.  Within the last five years we began offering accredited middle school courses as a complement to our accredited high school program and independent study high...