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Acceleration Academies is here to give students more pathways to finish high school. With flexible class formats, dedicated teachers, and a schedule that works for you, it’s a different way to earn your high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is it Free?

Yes! Unlike GED programs or charter schools, Acceleration Academies are completely free.



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WHO CAN APPLY?

Anyone ages 14-20 can apply and will be considered. Start your application here!



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IS IT ONLINE?

We have a hybrid format with both online classes and in-person support.



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1 in 3* students say traditional schooling 
isn’t for them. so, what are the options?

 

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acceleration academies vs.
traditional high school:
what makes us different?

Acceleration Academies vs GED

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The AA Difference

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BUILD YOUR OWN SCHEDULE
Plan your classes around your life.

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FOCUS ON ONE TOPIC
Master that class before moving on.

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SAFE LEARNING OPEN SPACES
Solo or in a group – it’s up to you!

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FIND LIFE-LONG RELATIONSHIPS

You have a place here.

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ADVICE FROM MENTORS

We help you take the next steps.

 

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 Path Comparison
Challenge
AA Diploma
GED
Cost
It's expensive.
It's free.
Can cost up to hundreds of dollars.
Format
The traditional high school format just isn't for me. 4-6 classes a day doesn't work for my schedule.
A Flexible learning & scheduling format that includes online and in-person support from local facilities where you can take 1 course at a time.
One remote format.
Support
I need more support. academically, socially and emotionally.
Personalized program that includes one-to-one help and instruction from on-site teachers, counselors, and life coaches.
Expensive online training.
Technology
I don’t have access to technology.
Wi-Fi and loaner technology so you have the tools to succeed.
You must provide your own technology.

 

Answers To All Your Questions!

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Meet some AA students

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AUBRIANNA

I always had help with my work
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JAX

I never thought I’d go to school again
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Carolina

I didn't feel lost anymore

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BILL & CHRIS

They didn’t let us get left behind

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SAVANNAH

I was able to move at a faster pace

Our program is as unique as our students. We tailor our approach to help fill the gaps that traditional high schools didn’t cover. From working moms to those with learning differences, here are a few of the students that have excelled with Acceleration Academies.

Student Stories
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Overwhelmed by the crowded hallways of traditional high school, Carolina found Acceleration Academies and thrived in the customizable format.

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Aubrianna needed a quiet place to work and more personalized attention from teachers. Acceleration Academies helped her work at her own pace and excel in her work. 

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Struggling with anxiety, depression, and a school environment that didn’t feel safe, Jax needed a change. Acceleration Academies provided an affirming, caring support team of teachers and friends to help him succeed.

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Joanna was working the graveyard shift to save for college and she had a hard time fitting high school into her schedule. Acceleration Academies helped her work when she was free and she got her diploma in no time.

Read Joanna's story

 

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