Alpha Omega Academy is accredited through AdvancED, the parent organization of The North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA), and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). These organizations bring together educators worldwide that support the quality academic standards required by colleges and universities.
Alpha Omega Academy is listed in the International Registry for Accreditation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Accreditation
Q. What is accreditation?
A. Accreditation is verification by an outside agency that a school is meeting the expectations it has communicated to the public, related to its purpose. Only the educational institution itself can be said to be accredited, not its curriculum or teachers, although these do receive consideration during the accreditation process.
Q. Does accreditation guarantee that credits earned in through dual enrollment with AOA will transfer to another high school?
A. There is no accreditation that guarantees transfer of high school credits from one state to another; however, most public high schools will accept credits earned through Alpha Omega Academy, thanks to the recognition provided by CITA and NCA CASI. The exceptions, if there are any, are districts with policies of not accepting credits from schools outside their own state or from distance learning schools.
Q. Will accreditation through AOA help my student get into the college of his choice?
A. Accreditation ensures only that students were schooled through an institution that has earned recognition for its programs, practices, and rigor. Colleges and universities are often more likely to recognize achievement from accredited schools. However, college acceptance ultimately depends on each college's admission process and how attractive a student is as a candidate, based on grades, ACT or SAT scores, and other considerations.
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