| Who can I talk to if I have any questions? |
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Mr. Joseph Stewart, Director of Admissions. He can be reached at
1-800-285-3514. |
| What is the difference between the Home School Program and the E.A.G.L.E. Program? |
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| Both programs are completed on a course-by-course basis and the number of courses you will be required to take will depend on the evaluation of your previous official high school transcript. However, there are several differences. To enroll in the Home School Program (24 Credit Program), you must be at least 16 years of age. To enroll in the E.A.G.L.E. Program (16 Credit Program), you must be at least 18 years of age. The Home School Program is completed by paper and pencil; all books are mailed to you. The E.A.G.L.E. Program is completed entirely online; a computer with Internet access is required. |
| How long does it take to earn my High School Diploma? |
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Our academic programs are self-paced which means that you work at your own pace and there are no deadline times to turn in your coursework. You decide when, where and for how long you want to study. Ultimately, how long your program will take is up to you. |
| Is the Continental Academy Diploma a GED? |
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| No. Continental Academy, a regionally, trans-regionally, nationally and internationally accredited private high school, awards a high school diploma. Most employers prefer an applicant with a high school diploma to one with a G.E.D. |
| Can I use my Continental Academy Diploma to apply for a job in any state? |
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Yes. Your Continental Academy diploma is a credential that indicates your attainment of a degree from a regionally, trans-regionally, nationally and internationally accredited private high school.
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| Can I use my Continental Academy transcripts to apply to a university, college or trade school? |
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| Yes. In 2007 alone, 5,506 Continental Academy graduates went on to continue their education at a trade school, community college or university. |
| Will I be able to receive a full refund if I am not completely satisfied? |
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| Yes. Continental Academy has an unheard of no-risk 30-day unconditional money back guarantee. Details are on the Enrollment Application. |
| How are the number of courses required determined? (Foundation Program?) |
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The number of courses you will be required to take will depend on the professional evaluation of your previous official high school transcript. Your official high school transcript must be from a “regionally accredited” high school or “regionally accredited” institution in order to be acceptable. Only transfer credits with a grade of “C” or higher will be accepted. |
| As a parent, what are my responsibilities? (Foundation Program) |
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- Contact your local school district to ensure compliance with the academic standards, health/immunization records, and attendance requirements of distance education private school students.
- Inform your local school district that your child will be enrolled in a distance education environment through an accredited private school.
- Visit your child’s previous high school and complete a transcript request form for the high school to send an official transcript to Continental Academy. If home schooled by a regionally accredited academy or institution, please have an official high school transcript mailed to Continental Academy.
- Provide parental supervision for all coursework if required by your state
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| How much do the programs cost? |
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Continental Academy is the most affordable regionally accredited private high school in America!
THE HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM
- Must be at least 16 years of age to enroll.
Full Payment Plan: $395.00 - YOU SAVE $55.00
Monthly Payment Plan: $450.00
THE E.A.G.L.E. ONLINE PROGRAM
- Must be at least 18 years of age to enroll.
Full Payment Plan: $395.00 - YOU SAVE $55.00
Monthly Payment Plan: $450.00
THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM
Full Payment Plan: Total: $995.00 You SAVE $200.00
Two Payment Plan: Total: $1095.00 You SAVE $100.00
$495.00 down, $600.00 second payment
Three Payment Plan: Total: $1195.00
$295.00 down, $450.00 second payment, $450.00 third payment
See Enrollment Application for details. |
| What are the requirements to enroll? |
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All applicants will be considered for enrollment; however for:
The Home School Program students must be at least 16 years of age to enroll.
The E.A.G.L.E. Online Program students must be at least 18 years of age to enroll.
The Foundation Program students must be 14 and over to enroll in the ONLINE Foundation Program. The Foundation Program has been specifically designed for students in the age range of 14 to 17 who are interested in an ONLINE high school completion program. Students who are over 17 may enroll in this online program as well. |
| How do I start? |
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It's easy to enroll. You have 3 options to start:
1) Enroll Online or
2) Print an Enrollment Application from our website, complete it and mail it back to Continental Academy along with your tuition payment (click here for the page where you can print out an Enrollment Application) or
3) Pick up the phone and call 1-800-285-3514 to enroll over the phone with a credit card. |
| Is Continental Academy a regionally accredited high school? |
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Yes. Continental Academy is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation as a Distance Education High School (CITA). Through their alliances with other regional accreditation agencies, SACS accreditation provides recognition in all fifty states. CITA has accredited hundreds of schools within and outside the United States. The institution is also accredited by the National Association for the Legal Support of Alternative Schools (NALSAS). The NALSAS is a nationwide accrediting agency, which has been responsible since 1982 for the accreditation of K-12 alternative educational programs. |
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| Is Continental Academy accredited by the State of Florida or the federal government? |
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Neither the federal government nor the State of Florida has ever established an official accreditation program for private schools. Like every other private institution, Continental Academy is accredited by a private accrediting agency.
Continental Academy functions in full compliance with all statutes and regulations pertaining to the operation of non-public secondary schools in the State of Florida. As required by law, Continental Academy is listed with the State of Florida’s Department of Education as a private, non-religious secondary (grades 9-12) school. Our assigned, official school number is 063228. For further information on regulations pertaining to private schools in the State of Florida and to see the state’s complete list of private schools in all categories, visit:
http://www.floridaschoolchoice.org/
Then select "Broward" in the district field. Then click on the "Go" button. Then scroll down to Continental Academy to see our listing. |
| Is Continental Academy a member of the Better Business Bureau? |
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| Yes. Continental Academy is a member in good standing of the West Palm Beach Better Business Bureau (Now the Southern Florida / Caribbean Better Business Bureau). This organization can be reached at (561) 842-1918. |
| What is the purpose or mission of Continental Academy? |
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| Continental Academy provides accredited, home-school-based, high school completion programs, designed to overcome obstacles normally associated with a conventional classroom setting and deliver a complete list of contemporary secondary curricula objectives for lifetime and nontraditional learners in the United States and abroad. We believe that structuring our programs to allow a student to progress at his/her own pace, while providing him/her genuine scholastic challenge and all essential academic support, will lead to superior academic outcomes and will better equip the student to pursue his/her future educational and career goals. |
| What is the instituition's philosophy? |
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| Continental Academy was established by seasoned educators, who maintain that the traditional classroom-based model for secondary education is unsuitable for a significant, alienated and disenfranchised portion of the population. It is the view of this institution that for many students, a standard, directed-learning model, which does not account for real-world learning barriers, is ineffective. Many students benefit from a composite directed/ constructivist model, which provides specific curriculum and objectives (those specified as required for high school graduation by The State of Florida, Department of Education's Sunshine State Standards for Secondary Education), but allows the student to individualize his/her learning experiences by navigating through the coursework at his/her own pace. |
| What are your graduation requirements? |
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The Home School Program:
English: 4.0 credits, Mathematics: 4.0 credits, Science: 3.0 credits, Social Studies: 3.0 credits, Performing Fine Arts: 1.0 credit, Life Management Skills: 0.5 credit, Electives: 8.5 credits.
Total credits required for graduation: 24.0
The E.A.G.L.E. Program:
11.5 Core Credits, 4.5 elective credits.
Total credits required for graduation: 16.0
The Foundation Program:
English: 4.0 credits, Mathematics: 4.0 credits, Science: 3.0 credits,
Social Studies: 3.0 credits, Performing Fine Arts: 1.0 credit,
Life Management Skills: 0.5 credit, Electives: 8.5 credits,
Total credits required for graduation: 24.0 GPA at least 2.0
Also, students must have an overall grade point average of 2.0
( a “C” grade average) or higher in order to graduate. |
| Who determines Continental Academy's curriculum and academic standards? |
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All Continental Academy courses are designed by state-certified, public-school instructors. These teachers, who hold credentials in specific subject areas like language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and such "elective" disciplines as health and computer sciences, create or select curriculum materials and design lesson plans based on Sunshine State Standards and National Standards.
All course programs are reviewed annually by Continental Academy's curriculum content board. This board is composed of educational administrators and at least one independent educational consultant with post-graduate credentials in secondary level educational design. Grading standards (including recognition of transferred honor credits) follow current State of Florida Guidelines for Public Schools. |
| Who will provide me with academic support? |
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| You will have access through a toll-free telephone number to a staff of academic guidance counselors with many years of classroom experience to assist you in your studies. This toll free number and other important contact information will be included in your welcome package. |
| Can I get a High School Graduation Ring? |
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| Continental Academy is an educational institution and does not sell graduation rings, announcements or other commemorative items; however you will receive information about purchasing such items from Herff Jones, Continental Academy's official graduation ring supplier. For more information about Herff Jones, visit: www.herffjones.com. |
| What is The Foundation Program? |
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The Foundation Program is a complete, comprehensive (grades 9-12), self-paced, 24 credit ONLINE high school program for students who are at least 14 years of age. The Foundation Program covers the following subject areas: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and General Electives. A computer with internet access is required to complete the Foundation Program. The Foundation Program is completed one course at a time. |
| Is there a designated time to start or end courses? |
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No. The Foundation Program is a completely self-paced program. The parent and/or student is in total control of when to start the online courses and when to stop. |
| What will Continental Academy provide? |
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- Full access to an enriching online high school curriculum
- Academic support via email and phone Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Professional evaluation of student’s previous official high school transcript
- Online report card for each completed course
- Academic credit for each successfully completed course
- An online list of 28 courses which will be required to meet graduation requirements.
- An accredited High School Diploma after meeting all graduation and tuition requirements
- Unheard of 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee. Students have absolutely nothing to lose by trying the Foundation Program.
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| How long does it take to earn my High School Diploma? |
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Our academic programs are self-paced which means that you work at your own pace and there are no deadline times to turn in your coursework. You decide when, where and for how long you want to study. Ultimately, how long your program will take is up to you. |
