Frequently Asked Questions
Continental Academy was established to serve adults seeking an affordable and flexible alternative to a traditional attendance-based high school program.
Many of our students are working adults who are balancing jobs, family responsibilities, or other commitments. Our programs allow students to study at home, at their own pace, through either our By Mail Program or Online Program.
Understanding Our Programs
Continental Academy’s programs are designed primarily for adults whose goal is to complete their high school education for employment opportunities in the private sector, career advancement, or personal achievement.
Some students simply want the personal satisfaction of accomplishing a lifelong goal of graduating from high school. Others want to qualify for employment opportunities that require proof of high school completion.
Students whose educational goal is to attend a college or university should understand that Continental Academy does not offer a regionally accredited or college-preparatory high school diploma program.
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If your goal is to attend college, join the military, or government employment, we encourage you to contact us before enrolling. Our Admissions Counselors will gladly explain the differences between high school diploma programs, answer your questions, and, when appropriate, refer you to a regionally accredited high school that is better suited to your educational goals.
Our goal is to help every prospective student choose the educational program that best meets their individual needs.
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No. There are no classes to attend. You study from the comfort of your home.
It’s easy to start. There are two options available to you:
1. You may enroll online (credit card or debit card required) or
2. Call (800) 285-3514 to enroll on the phone with a credit card or debit card.
You can call our Admissions Department at (800) 285-3514.
No. Our academic programs (18 online courses) are not designed for college admissions or to prepare you for college level coursework. Our academic programs are an accelerated online program designed for students who need an opportunity to earn a high school proficiency diploma for private sector jobs that require proof of high school proficiency, or, students who desire an opportunity to obtain a high school proficiency diploma for self improvement and/or personal satisfaction. Our programs are not designed for college admissions, military enlistment, or for government/public sector employment. Continental Academy does not offer a college-bound or college preparatory program.
Note: Our academic programs (only 18 courses) provide students with an opportunity to graduate in a shorter period of time. In order to meet the admissions requirements of a college in regards to applying as a high school diploma graduate, you must demonstrate on your official high school transcript that you have successfully completed “individual courses”. These “individual courses” are approximately 28 courses that are usually completed in 4 YEARS. Also, depending on the state that you live in, you may be required to take and pass a public high school state exit exam in order to be able to receive a public high school diploma. Please be advised that if you are planning to apply to a college, the college may require more than a high school diploma; you may be required to have a sufficient exam score on a standardized test such as the SAT test and/or a sufficient exam score on a national college admissions examination such as the ACT. Additionally, the college may require college preparatory English courses, advanced Math courses such as Trigonometry and Calculus, advanced Science courses such as Physics and Chemistry, Foreign Language courses such as French and Italian, and other admissions requirements. You should check with any potential college as to its specific admissions requirements.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
If your goal is to attend college or vocational school and you need an online high school program recognized for admissions, call us at (800) 285-3514. Let our admissions counselors know about your goal, and they will guide you to the appropriate online high school program to meet your needs.
In employment, employers often evaluate if an employee or an employment candidate has sufficient proficiency in a wide range of high school subjects to ensure that person can perform tasks and duties that require proficient knowledge of high school subjects. In such instances, the high school proficiency diploma is useful and this is why we offer the program. It is a measure and gauge of a graduate’s proficiency, but not a substitution of a full four year high school program. If you are seeking to use the diploma for specific employment, purposes or criteria, we ask that you check with your employer first, to see if our academic programs, or the diploma generally, meets their criteria.
Primarily for employment in the private sector and for self-improvement and/or personal satisfaction. Our program is not for college admissions, military enlistment, or for government/public sector employment. Most colleges, military branches, and government employment offices require either a G.E.D. or a 4 year regionally accredited high school diploma to qualify for employment. We are not authorized to offer the G.E.D. program (the G.E.D. exam must be taken in a classroom). The acceptance of credits or graduates is always the prerogative of the receiving institution.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
If your goal is to attend college, vocational school, join the military, or work for the government, and you need an online high school program recognized for admissions/public sector employment, call us at (800) 285-3514. Our admissions counselors are here to assist you and will guide you to the online high school program that best meets your needs.
The P.A.C.E. Program (Pioneering Alternative Career-centric Education) is a self-paced, 16 credit, ONLINE high school proficiency diploma program for students who are at least 16 years of age. All courses are ONLINE. A computer with internet access is required to participate and graduate from this program.
The graduation requirements of the P.A.C.E. Program are to successfully complete 18 courses that equal 16 credits with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 which is a “C” average.
When a student has successfully earned the required 16 credits for graduation and has paid their tuition in full, the student is awarded a Continental Academy High School Proficiency Diploma. There is no final exit exam to graduate from the P.A.C.E. Program.
DISCLOSURE: Our academic programs have been designed specifically for students who need an opportunity to earn a high school proficiency diploma for private sector jobs that require proof of high school proficiency, or, students who desire an opportunity to obtain a high school proficiency diploma for self-improvement and/or personal satisfaction. Please be advised that our high school completion programs are not college-prep programs that prepares students for admissions requirements of a college/university/trade school and are not high school completion programs that prepares students for educational enlistment requirements of the U.S. Military. Our academic programs and this diploma may not be accepted by all educational institutions or employers as evidence of a high school education or diploma. “Our academic programs and this diploma are not high school equivalencies and may not be accepted as evidence of a high school education or diploma by all colleges or employers. Students should check with any potential college or employer as to its specific criteria. This diploma is not accepted as evidence of a high school education or diploma by any branch of the United States Military.”
Please be advised that the decision to recognize or accept Continental Academy’s high school proficiency diploma or any other diploma that you have earned is always the prerogative of the receiving institution in the United States. The decision to recognize or accept a diploma credential is usually based on the admissions requirements of the college or the employment policy of the employer. Continental Academy makes no representation that our academic programs and this diploma will be recognized or accepted by ALL colleges or employers or that you will be guaranteed a job after graduating from Continental Academy. Continental Academy makes no representation of any kind concerning the fitness of its curriculum to meet any legal, educational, certification, licensing, or employment requirements.
No. There is no need to mail your previous high school transcripts. Your Continental Academy transcript will be based on the academic performance of your successfully completed academic program.
No. Continental Academy is a PRIVATE home study high school that awards a high school proficiency diploma. Continental Academy is NOT a public institution such as a public high school that offers the GED exam or a state department of education that offers a state high school proficiency exam in a proctored classroom testing environment.
Yes. Academic Support is just a phone call away. Teachers are available Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. With your study materials, you will receive a toll-free phone number to communicate with our Academic Support Department.
All applicants will be considered for enrollment regardless of the last grade completed. However, students must be at least 16 years of age to enroll.
Upon completion of all your academic requirements and receipt of your final tuition payment and graduation fee, you will receive your 8 1/2″ x 11″ high school proficiency diploma, showcased in a blue & gold diploma cover. Along with your diploma you will receive your official graduation letter and wallet size diploma.
Continental Academy is accredited by the National Association for the Legal Support of Alternative Schools (N.A.L.S.A.S.). The National Association for the Legal Support of Alternative Schools is not recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Florida Department of Education.
Note: The U.S. Department of Education does not have the authority to accredit private or public elementary or secondary schools, and the Department does not recognize accrediting bodies for the accreditation of private or public elementary and secondary schools. However, the U.S. Department of Education does recognize accrediting bodies for the accreditation of institutions of higher (postsecondary) education. If an accrediting body which is recognized by the Department for higher education also accredits elementary and secondary schools, the Department’s recognition applies ONLY to the agency’s accreditation of postsecondary institutions.
The National Association for the Legal Support of Alternative Schools ONLY provides accreditation to private alternative schools at the K-12 level and the U.S. Department of Education does not recognize accrediting bodies for the accreditation of private or public elementary and secondary schools at the K-12 level. The Florida Department of Education does not accredit, regulate, approve, or license private schools. Additionally, the Florida Department of Education does not officially recognize any of the various agencies that accredit private schools. The acceptance of diplomas from private schools will be subject to the requirements of the receiving educational institution or employer. For these reasons, besides ascertaining the accredited status of a school or program, students should take additional measures to determine, prior to enrollment, whether their educational or employment goals will be met through enrollment at Continental Academy. Those measures should include inquiries to prospective educational institutions or employers.
A Certificate of Accreditation issued by N.A.L.S.A.S. is not meant to represent an evaluation and/or approval of the materials, teaching staff or educational philosophy employed by the applicant program. Rather, only one standard is applied: consumer protection—an assurance to the general public: 1) that a member of the National Association for the Legal Support of Alternative Schools (N.A.L.S.A.S.) not involved with the control, operation, or proceeds of the applicant program has reviewed and confirmed documentation of their compliance with all state and local laws; and 2) that the conditions and advertising claims made regarding their location and operation have been verified (that the program is what it purports to be and does what it purports to do). Whether such a program is desirable or suitable for meeting the needs of a particular learner then becomes a question for the consumer to determine.
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