Is Penn Foster High School accredited
Yes! Penn Foster High School is regionally accredited for grades 9 through adult, by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission and Cognia.
What does it mean to be an accredited high school?
Accreditation is a process that evaluates a high school to make sure it meets certain educational standards. Being an accredited high school means that you can be confident that your student is earning a legitimate education that can help them take the next steps toward their future goals. Reaccreditation occurs every few years, meaning that classes and programs are always being evaluated and improved upon to meet regional and national accreditation standards.
Does Penn Foster High School accept transfer credits from other schools?
Penn Foster does accept credits from previous high schools. To transfer credits for your student, an official, sealed transcript must be sent from the previous school for evaluation. Credits from courses that are equivalent to the Penn Foster curriculum and that come from regionally accredited high schools will be considered for transfer. You can learn more about credit transfer here.
Can my student enroll in college after graduating from Penn Foster High School?
Penn Foster High School is an accredited program that allows students to earn a recognized high school diploma. However, acceptance of a high school diploma can vary based on the college or university. No form of accreditation can guarantee that any learning institution or employer will accept the high school diploma. We recommend checking with colleges and universities your student is interested in attending to verify they accept the Penn Foster High School diploma before enrolling into the program. For a list of schools that Penn Foster graduates have been accepted to, click here.
Can my high school student complete all of their work online?
The amount of work that can be completed online varies by program. Some high school programs can be completed entirely online, while others may require physical textbooks.
Do I need to purchase textbooks for their online classes?
No! Most of the coursework is easily accessible to the student through their student portal. The majority of study guides and materials are provided online for a mobile learning experience. For courses requiring textbooks, students will receive access to digital eBooks at no extra cost.
Is there a way to view my student’s grades and progress?
While there is no individual parent portal to view a student’s grades and course progress, parents are able to access the account with their child’s login information. In their Learner Center, you can view grades, the classes and lessons they’ve completed, and more!