It’s July 21, and on this date in 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the surface of the moon. Moments later, Buzz Aldrin joined him, while the third member of Apollo 11’s crew–astronaut Michael Collins–stayed behind and orbited the moon in another space capsule. While on the moon, Neil Armstrong uttered one of the most famous quotes in history when he said “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” and that will be the theme of today’s blog. Taking the small but important step of enrolling with American School can result in you making a giant leap into the future of your dreams. Studies have shown that people with an accredited high school diploma earn more money over the course of their lifetimes than people who did not graduate from high school. A high school diploma is needed to get into prestigious colleges and universities and can also prepare students for technical schools where they learn valuable career or trade skills. Accounts of the first moon walk said that Armstrong and Aldrin had fears about walking on the moon, and Collins feared that something might happen to them and he may have to return to earth alone. Perhaps you have similar fears about homeschooling, but American School’s friendly staff will be here to guide you as your “mission control” while you work toward earning your correspondence high school diploma or online high school diploma. You can have an out of this world educational experience without leaving your home as an American School student. Enroll today!
