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Online High School Program
Acellus Academy’s high school program allows students to graduate with a diploma from an accredited online school. Each student has access to self-paced courses, engaging video lessons, and personalized instruction. Acellus Academy offers two different graduation pathways: standard and honors.
To meet Acellus Academy’s graduation requirements, students can select from an expansive list of courses. In addition to core subjects, like math, language arts, and science, students can select electives that they find interesting, which allows them to experiment with subjects tailored to specific career fields.
Acellus Academy’s online high school prepares students for success after graduation. Whether they choose to attend college or pursue a career, Acellus Academy graduates will be competitive with their peers.
Self-Paced
Each course is self-paced, allowing students to spend extra time as needed to master each lesson concept. Families have the flexibility to plan and adjust their schedule as needed.
Year-Round Enrollment
Students may enroll in Acellus Academy at any time during the year. After enrolling, students will start at the beginning of each course and begin making their way toward graduation.
Credit Recovery
Courses may be taken for credit recovery by students who didn’t pass a course on their first attempt. Acellus courses are designed to find and fill learning gaps to help students earn a passing grade.
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High School Graduation Pathways
Standard Pathway
This pathway is recommended for students that plan to attend a community college, join the military, or enter the workforce after high school.
- English Language Arts (4.0 credits)
- History / Social Studies (4.0 credits
- Mathematics (3.0 credits)
- Science (3.0 credits)
- Fine Arts (1.0 credit)
- Health and P.E. (1.0 credit)
- Practical Arts (1.0 credit)
- Electives (7.0 credits)
Total: 24 credits
Honors Pathway
This pathway provides a more rigorous program of study and is recommended for students who plan to apply to competitive four-year colleges.
- English Language Arts (4.0 credits)
- History / Social Studies (4.0 credits)
- Mathematics (4.0 credits)
- Science (3.0 credits)
- Fine Arts (1.0 credit)
- Language Other Than English (2.0 credits)
- Health and P.E. (1.0 credit)
- Practical Arts (1.0 credit)
- Electives (6.0 credits)
APPROVED AP COURSES
Acellus Academy Advanced Placement (AP) courses have been audited and approved by the College Board. For a listing of approved courses, please select the option below.
NCAA APPROVED COURSES
Acellus Academy’s online high school core courses have been reviewed and approved by NCAA. For a listing of eligible Acellus Academy courses, please visit the NCAA Eligibility Center.
ACCREDITED BY WASC
Acellus Academy is Fully Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges – a regional accreditation agency.
Honors
Prepare for Success in College with Tier-1 Honors Program
Acellus Academy offers a Tier-1 Honors Program that prepares students for admission to competitive 4-year universities through rigorous coursework, dual-enrollment opportunities, and college advising.
This program offers College Board-approved AP courses, giving students a chance to study college-level work and potentially earn college credit while in high school.
Learn more about the Tier-1 Honors program here.
Language Arts
– English I (1.0)
– English II (1.0)
– American Lit. – English III (1.0)
– British Lit. – English IV (1.0)
– College Prep – English IV (1.0)
– AP Eng. Literature & Comp. (1.0)
– AP Eng. Language & Comp. (1.0)
Mathematics
– Pre-Algebra (1.0)
– Algebra I (1.0)
– Geometry (1.0)
– Algebra II (1.0)
– Trigonometry (0.5)
– College Exam Math Prep (0.5)
– Pre-Calculus (1.0)
– AP Calculus AB (1.0)
– AP Calculus BC (1.0)
– AP Statistics (1.0)
– Business Math (1.0)
– FUNdamental Math – Spanish(1.0)
– Algebra I – Spanish (1.0)
Fine Arts
– Music Appreciation (1.0)
– AP Music Theory (1.0)
– AP Drawing (1.0)
– Collaborative Theatre (1.0)
History/Social Studies
– United States History (1.0)
– AP US History (1.0)
– World History (1.0)
– World Geography (1.0)
– AP World History (1.0)
– US Government and Civics (0.5)
– Economics (1.0)
– AP European History (1.0)
– Personal Finance (0.5)
– Psychology (1.0)
– AP Psychology (1.0)
– Epic Moments in World Hist. (1.0)
– Ethnic Studies (0.5)
Science
– Intro to Physics & Chemistry (1.0)
– Biology (1.0)
– AP Biology (1.0)
– General Chemistry (1.0)
– AP Chemistry (1.0)
– General Physics (1.0)
– Honors Physics (1.0)
– AP Physics I (1.0)
– Environmental Science (1.0)
– AP Environmental Science (1.0)
Technology
Foreign Languages
– Discover Spanish (1.0)
– Discover Portuguese (1.0)
– French I (1.0)
– French II (1.0)
– German I (1.0)
– German II (1.0)
– Spanish I (1.0)
– Spanish II (1.0)
– Spanish III (1.0)
– American Sign Language (1.0)
Health/Social and Emotional
Career & Technical Education
– Business Management (1.0)
– Electrical Technology I (1.0)
– Electrical Technology II (1.0)
– HVAC-R I (1.0)
– HVAC-R II (1.0)
– Info Management I (1.0)
– Info Management II (1.0)
– Medical Terminology (1.0)
– Plumbing Technology I (1.0)
– Plumbing Technology II (1.0)
– Intro to Accounting (1.0)
– Accounting I (1.0)
– Accounting II (1.0)
– Business, Marketing, & Fin. (1.0)
– Investigating Careers (1.0)
– College & Career Readiness (1.0)
– Instructional Standards in Edu.(1.0)
– Mastering Microsoft Excel (1.0)
– Principles of Agriculture (1.0)
– Agriculture I (1.0)
– Agriculture II (1.0)
– Fundamentals of Design (1.0)
– Driver Safety
What makes Acellus Academy courses so effective?
Vectored Instruction: The Key to Accelerated Learning
Acellus Academy courses integrate Vectored Instruction®, an innovative technology built into Acellus. When a student struggles in a course it is often because there is a gap in their prior knowledge keeping them from forward progress. Vectored Instruction identifies the deficiency and delivers laser precise instruction to fill the gap, empowering students to move forward with confidence.
Engaging HD Video Lessons that Bring Each Subject to Life
Acellus Academy offers an exceptional online curriculum designed by some of the nation’s most experienced educators. Acellus courses are expertly filmed and enhanced in HD, bringing each subject to life. Engaging video lessons, led by talented teachers, and complemented by interactive course materials, deliver an online schooling experience that ignites a passion for learning.
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Featured Reviews
Alana M.
Acellus Academy High School Graduate
“My daughter did well on her ACT and was accepted by 4 schools in 3 different states. Alana will start at Regent University August 2019 with over 10k in scholarships!”
After being frustrated over homeschool products that tried the all day transitional approach, I researched and found Acellus with it’s swiss cheese approach. I began reading how the curriculum was paced and adjusted to my children. I did not believe it at first. However, as I listened and viewed the information on the website I said it was worth a try. The lessons got to the point and the children were less burdened with busy work. The added bonus was Acellus let me check on them using my app without asking. Also, if they needed help I can see where I needed to focus help. As far as homeschool I am in Virginia. After I gave the Board of Education Acellus’s accreditation, I no longer had to provide testing each year. They counted my children as enrolled in private school. This was cost and time saving.
Now my daughter did well on her ACT and was accepted by 4 schools in 3 different states. Alana will start at Regent University August 2019 with over 10k in scholarships! My son is right behind her and is expected to graduate 2020! Thank you again for this wonderful program.
As far as applying for school was easy. Most schools have an email to send official transcripts. Just call and ask for their official email and send it through the parent portal. Because she was at home and was an online student, her schools saw her as a self starter. She received a merit award for grades.”
Trudy M. – Parent
Virginia, United States
Sarah L.
Acellus Academy High School Senior
“I got into all three of the schools I applied to and will be attending the University of Colorado Boulder in the fall! I could not be more thrilled. It has been my dream school since I was in elementary school! I was also selected by CU as an Arts & Humanities scholar and was awarded the Arts & Humanities Gold Scholarship along with an invitation to participate in the College of Arts & Sciences Honors Program.”
“I cannot thank you enough for all your help and support with this process and for writing me such a lovely letter of recommendation. I am incredibly thankful to have had the opportunity to work with you during my application process.
I would also like to let you know how much I appreciate Acellus, the courses are fantastic and have helped me to reach my full academic potential and make my college dreams come true.
I could not have done this without Acellus!”
Sarah – Student
Colorado, United States
Philip C.
Acellus Academy High School Graduate
“My son, Philip, received his high school diploma (one year ahead of his peers) through Acellus Academy in September 2018. He took his ASVAB (military) test in October 2018. He scored well enough to select “combat medic” as his Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) On January 2, 2019, He shipped to Fort Jackson, South Carolina for boot camp.”
“On the day you sent me this email regarding Acellus graduation, he was actually walking across Hilton Field, Fort Jackson, for his Boot Camp Graduation, and is now at his new location for his Advance Individual Training (AIT) and will be studying to become a combat medic.
Thank you so much, Acellus Academy, for providing my son with the option to work on his high school diploma doing it his way, at his pace using an excellent curriculum that was very student-friendly.
Many thanks to all departments at Acellus. Everyone I spoke with was very patient and helpful when I needed to make sure that Philip was on track, especially when we needed my son’s Army recruiter to get Philip’s high school transcripts via email.
Thank you again, Acellus Academy, for helping my son follow his dreams!”
Trudy F. – Parent
Rhode Island, United States
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Student Spotlights
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Roger Billings Scholarship Program
Inspiring students to understand the importance of education and to set goals for their future
As part of Roger Billings lifelong commitment to supporting education, the Scholarship Program was created as a way to “give back” by supporting students with mentoring guidance and special tuition.
WEEKLY LECTURES
Research shows that students who attend Roger Billings’ weekly lectures improve academically and develop positive attitudes about their schoolwork. Using examples from his own career and life, Roger Billings motivates and inspires students to achieve their best and believe that they can make a difference.
Live Broadcast: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (CST)
SCHOLARSHIP TUITION RATES
The Roger Billings Scholarship Program covers a significant portion of the tuition expenses to enroll in Acellus Academy.
Regular Tuition Rate |
$249/month |
Mentoring Program Scholarship |
-$170 |
Reduced Tuition Amount |
$79/month |
Who Can Participate?
The Scholarship Program is available to all Acellus Academy students. To receive the special tuition rate, students must agree to tune-in to the weekly lecture. Students who have a schedule conflict and are not able to watch live may watch the recorded lecture later in the week.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions by High School Parents
Can I transfer high school credits to Acellus Academy from a previous school?
Credits earned while attending another accredited high school may be transferable. An official transcript will be required for the transfer of credits. Only credits with a grade of C- or greater are eligible for transfer. Acellus Academy reserves the right to decline the transfer of credit(s).
Will my student earn an official high school diploma?
Yes, students who complete the graduation requirements will graduate from Acellus Academy with an accredited high school diploma. For more information, please see our Graduation Requirements.
Can my student enlist in the military after graduating from Acellus Academy?
As a regionally accredited online high school, Acellus Academy meets the U.S. Military’s education enlistment standards, granting graduates Tier I education status.
Tier I status represents the highest level of recognition in U.S. Military enlistment for high school completion, signifying that a student has earned an official high school diploma. For more information visit our blog post, Entering the Military after Online High School.
Will my student be accepted to college?
Acellus Academy graduates have been welcomed into colleges and universities throughout the United States and around the world.
Acellus Academy is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC). Regional accreditation is the most widely accepted form of accreditation in the United States and is recognized by all major colleges and universities.
Can my student-athlete participate in college sports?
Acellus Academy offers online high school core courses that are approved by the NCAA. For more information on how you can support your student-athlete in online high school, click here.
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