Accreditation

What is accreditation and why is it important?

Accreditation is awarded to educational institutions that meet high standards of providing quality education programs and services. Teachers and administrators from other schools review all aspects of the education, including curriculum, teachers, and administration. Accreditation is not a one-time event. Accredited schools must self-evaluate annually and commit to continuous improvement.

Cognia Global Commission (formerly AdvancED)

Three regional accrediting associations merged under the umbrella of AdvancED, now Cognia Global Commission, the world’s largest and most recognized accrediting organization. The Secretary of Education, U. S. Department of Education recognizes the following regional accrediting associations:

North Central Association – Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement – NCA-CASI

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – Council on Accreditation and School Improvement – SACS-CASI

Northwest Accreditation Commission – NWAC

Accreditation means you can be assured that a Whitmore School diploma is accepted by colleges and employers across the country, and even abroad. Click to view the current status of Whitmore School’s accreditation with Cognia Global Commission.

Whitmore School graduates have earned admission to hundreds of colleges and universities because our Cognia-accredited diploma is recognized by higher education institutions nationwide. 

NCAA Approved Core Courses

Whitmore School is an NCAA-approved online high school designed for student-athletes who need the flexibility to balance academics with elite training and competition.

Our NCAA High School Code is:  490940
For more information about NCAA eligibility criteria, view this Quick Reference Guide or visit http://www.eligibilitycenter.org

Click here to see our NCAA Courses

Other Recognition – An Award-Winning Virtual High School for Homeschoolers

We are proud to have received the Purple Stamp of Approval and been voted into the Top 10 Educational Websites of 2017 by homeschoolbase.com.

Whitmore School offers engaging high school level courses. Whether you are enrolling in one of our Diploma Programs, want to take additional courses not available at your current school, or are looking to make up lost credits, you will find an excellent selection of courses to help you meet your personal goals.

Graduation Requirements

 College Prep Track – 22 Credits

Students planning to attend a 4-year college graduate from the College Prep track and earn a total of 22 credits, including the following:

• 4.0 credits English
• 3.0 credits Social Studies (0.5 credit US Government, 0.5 World Geography, 1.0 credit US History, 1.0 credit other Social Studies)
• 3.0 credits Science (1.0 credit Natural Science, 1.0 credit Physical Science, 1.0 credit other Science)
• 3.0 credits Math (2.0 credits above Alg 1)
• 0.5 credit PE
• 1.0 credit Fitness and Safety or Health
• 1.0 credit Fine Arts
• 2.0 credits World Languages
• 0.5 credit Passion Project
• 4.0  credits Electives

General Studies Track – 18 Credits

Students planning to attend a community or technical college, or enter the military or workforce, may choose to graduate from the General Studies track and earn a total of 18 credits, including the following:

• 4.0 credits English
• 2.0 credits Social Studies (0.5 credit US Government, 0.5 credit World Geography, 1.0 credit US History or World History)
• 2.0 credits Science
• 3.0 credits Math (including 1.0 credit Alg 1 and 1.0 credit of Geometry)
• 0.5 credit PE
• 1.0 credit Fitness and Safety or Health
• 0.5 credit Fine Arts
• 0.5 credit Passion Project
• 4.5 credits Electives

*Students pursuing a diploma from Whitmore School, who transfer from another school, must complete a minimum of 4.5 credits at CompuHigh/Whitmore School. These credits must include 2 core course* credits from 2 different subject areas, and 2.5 additional core course credits or elective credits. (*core subjects are English, math, science, and social studies)