Helping Parents Understand the Benefits of High School Accreditation

Where do parents find the most appropriate school to fit their family needs?  First, they must understand that not all schools are alike.  The starting point is determining whether a school is accredited.  Accreditation is one of the most important concerns for parents who wish to provide trustworthy education for their child.  A school accredited by the appropriate accrediting agency can grant credits that lead to seamless transitions into post secondary institutions.  However, a credit that is given by an unaccredited school can turn out to be a waste of time and money. 

Parents need to know the benefits to their child before they enroll into a course with any accreditated school.

What Are the Benefits to Students?

• Increased Performance:  Accreditation focuses a school on improving learning for all students.
• Transfer of Credits: Accreditation eases the transition for students as they move from one accredited school to another.  This ease of transition applies across the nation due to reciprocal agreements between regional accrediting agencies.
• Access to Programs and Scholarships:  Accreditation benefits students as they participate in specific sports programs, apply for federal grants or scholarships, or pursue admission to colleges, technical schools, or military programs that require students to come from regionally accredited schools.
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The accreditation process helps schools and districts bring together all the parts of the school or district to improve student and organizational performance – AdvancEd