Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Are online high schools accredited like traditional high schools?
A: Yes. Accreditations are through the regional accreditation agencies. There are six regional accreditation agencies that are highly regarded in secondary education. Other agencies are not as widely accepted. Fieldstone Academy is accredited through the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.
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Q2.Is accreditation important?
A: Yes. Accreditation protects the students by ensuring that the education/diploma they are receiving is accepted by colleges and employers. Taking a class from an institution that is not accredited means that it may not be accepted by another high school or a higher instititution.
Q3.Who is Fieldstone Academy accredited by?
A: Fieldstone Academy is accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS). The NAAS is one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the USDE and CHEA.
Q4.If I take classes or graduate from Fieldstone Academy will my credits transfer and can I be accepted into a university or college?
A: Yes. Fieldstone Academy is accredited by one of the top six regional commissions, credits gained with us should transfer easily to any accredited public or private school. As with any education institution, what credits will transfer is decided by the receiving school. If you have questions about what will transfer and what will not, please contact us and the school in question.
Q5.What grade levels do you offer?
A: Fieldstone Academy offers grade levels 6-12.
Q6.Who are Fieldstone Academy students?
A: Our students come from all walks of life and for a variety of reasons. We are a viable option for everyone from an adult looking to finish up high school to the advanced high school student who wants to finish their education faster than their peers. We can help those who are struggling through high school or those who have struggled with online schooling in the past. We can help those who are home-schooled or who are travelling. Anyone who needs a high-quality, interactive education and has access to a computer with internet can benefit from our service.
Q7.Who is eligible for enrollment?
A: Enrollment is open to all students anywhere in the world. We are looking to help as many people as possible through a high quality interactive school experience.
Q8.Can an adult earn a high school diploma?
A: Yes, adults can graduate from high school and there are benefits to finishing and graduating as opposed to just taking the GED exam.
Q9.When can I enroll?
A: We are highly flexible depending on what you require. If you are taking fully online courses you may begin or end at any time. If you would like to participate in an interactive course where you will be joining the course by webcam, you will need to begin at the same time as the rest of the class. Please contact us to discuss your options.
Q10.Can a student be enrolled in a regular/traditional high school and Fieldstone Academy at the same time?
A: Yes, you can be enrolled at both a regular high school and our online school, though we recommend that you inform us what classes you are taking so we can ensure your efficient completion of course work.
Q11.Does Fieldstone Academy grant credit for courses?
A: Of course. All courses taken at our online school will be provided the same academic weight as those courses taken at a traditional school.
Q12.How is a student's progress monitored?
A: All student work and progress can be viewed online by the student or their parents or guardians. This information is password protected however, to ensure privacy.
Q13.How involved do I need to be as a parent?
A: We are responsible for all record keeping, instruction and grading. However, we have found that a child's academic success is directly related to parental involvement. Your student has a better opportunity to succeed when you take part in the educational process.
Q14.Is the curriculum appropriate students with special needs?
A: Our system is designed to be highly flexible and to accommodate as many different types of learners as possible. Contrary to traditional high schools we can allow extra time to complete assignments and offer more help with the material. We also offer far more visual and audio learning than any other online school we know of which often is a great help to those who have struggled in the past with online learning.
Q15.If a student lives in another country, can they attend Fieldstone Academy even though they are not a U.S. citizen?
A: Fieldstone Academy is available to people of all ages and nationalities. As long as they can log into our system they can take our courses!
Q16.What makes Fieldstone Academy Different?
A: The traditional high school is designed to try to educate a large number of students. The teachers there typically present lesson designed for the average student. That means that either the ones who excel or the ones who may learn more slowly are either bored or frustrated. Online schools, on the other hand, are highly text-based and student are typically required to read large amounts of material and then complete assessments without the help of a teacher. At Fieldstone we have designed a way to add the visual and audio components to the online experience. We try to bridge that gap between the two systems by keeping a teacher in the mix and allowing our students to have all the advantages of an in-classroom experience while preserving the flexibility and personalization of an online course.
