Golden Hills High School Accreditation
Golden Hills High School Accreditation Golden Hills High School delivers accredited, college preparatory and career-based online education for Grades 6-12 to students throughout the U.S. and Internationally.
Golden Hills High School is fully Accredited by leading accreditation agencies, including AdvancED (U.S. Dept of Education approved Accrediting Agency).
The Importance of Attending a Fully Accredited School
The most important part of choosing an online school is making sure it is properly accredited.
Golden Hills High School is one of only a handful of schools in the US that hold the highest level of accreditation possible at the state, regional, national, and international level. Our degrees are approved and accepted both in the US and around the world. You will not find a more widely recognized and accepted degree than ours.
Accreditation determines if a school and its credits and diplomas are considered 'real' by other high schools, colleges and universities, employers, all levels of government, and the military. There is nothing more frustrating than spending hundreds or thousands of dollars only to discover that your credits and diploma are not accepted by employers, the military, or other schools.
Tens of thousands of people just like you have believed they were paying for and working to obtain a real degree, only to watch their dream turn into a nightmare when they tried to actually use their degree. Don’t let that happen to you!
Checking a school's accreditation is the most important step in choosing the best online school for you. While there is no 'National Board of Education' that accredits middle schools, high schools, or universities; the U.S. Department of Education oversees the most reputable and important accrediting bodies. It is a good place to look when checking a school's credentials.
To learn more about accreditation and verify the accreditation status of accrediting agencies at our school and others, please visit the United States Department of Education at the links below:
Golden Hills High School delivers accredited, college preparatory and career-based online education for Grades 6-12 to students throughout the U.S. and Internationally. Students receive both core curriculum and elective courses in desirable career fields such as: healthcare, game design, criminal justice, information technology, and management.
AdvancED
AdvancED is the unified organization of the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). These are the same organizations that accredit leading universities. AdvancED provides nationally recognized accreditation for middle and high school districts and individual schools, including 27,000 public and private schools and districts across the United States and in 65 countries worldwide.
CITA
The Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA) was formed in 1994 by regional accrediting organizations in the United States following a long history of collaboration under other auspices. CITA provided systems of accreditation around the world for individual schools. It allowed schools in many different countries to be confident that they were using similar standards so that class credit could be transferred between them. In 2008, CITA was acquired by AdvancED, which continues its work.
SACS CASI
The Council on Accreditation and School Improvement of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS-CASI) is a leading regional accreditation organization for the southern U.S., where Altavista High School is based. SACS is one of the 'Big 5' regional accrediting organizations that are used by reputable colleges and universities in the U.S. These organizations also accredited middle schools and high schools. Regional accreditation by one of the 'Big 5' ensures that diplomas are universally accepted by employers, colleges, universities, the military, and so forth.
Other Approving Organizations
Colleges Board
Golden Hills High School is also registered with the College Board and is listed in their National Secondary School List for SAT, PSAT / NMSQT, PLAN, & ACT. We assist all of our students with finding colleges, sorting through financial aid, and preparing students for their next big adventure.
The Better Business Bureau
Golden Hills High School is an Accredited member with the Better Business Bureau. We provide high quality online school services to all our districts, schools, parents, and students throughout the U.S. and Internationally.
Why is American High School Better?
Our program inspires and motivates your child to acquire the skills needed to succeed in middle school, high school, and beyond. Students in our online middle school are encouraged to take the lead in their studies and is held to high standards as they progress toward high school.
We are one of only a handful of schools to be both fully regionally and nationally accredited with SACS/CASI, CITA and AdvanceEd. We hold the highest levels of accreditation possible. All completed work is transferrable to any other middle school and qualifies your child for any high school.
Our program allows your child to complete a full middle school curriculum or take individual courses to supplement a traditional or homeschool education. Students learn at their own pace in a secure, nurturing, bully-free environment that allows focusing on studies and building lasting friendships.
Student's in our middle school program experience a genuine commitment to their academic progress with individual support that is second to none. Our teachers are professional educators who deeply care about each student and are here to help them maximize their potential. They believe in proactive communication and are available to answer questions about your student's progress through instant messaging, voice, or video.
American High School's middle school program operates year round. Coursework can be done 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Classes include teachers, lessons, projects, homework, class discussions, and tests.
Our online learning environment encourages exceptional critical thinking skills, develops curious minds, fosters ambition and leadership, and builds service-focused character. Our middle school program is at the forefront of effective learning technology. We incorporate the latest proven innovations into our online platform to ensure your child's success.