Helping Parents Understand 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 secondary and post secondary institutions. However, a credit that is given by an unaccredited school can turn out to be a waste of time, talent, and treasure.  Parents need to know the facts about accreditation before their child enrolls into a course with any school.

What is accreditation?

Each year, hundreds of public and private schools seek accreditation.  Accreditation is a voluntary method of quality assurance developed years ago by American universities and secondary schools. The goal of accreditation is to evaluate, verify, and improve each schools quality.

Accreditation engages the school community in meeting high standards, implementing a continues improvement, and engaging in quality assurance through internal and external review