Are non-accredited schools considered fake online high schools?
Not Necessarily! Some schools may not be accredited because they either just begun (most accreditation agencies won’t even consider a school until it’s been in operation for one half to 2 years) or because the school simply does not desire to be accredited from the available agencies. Unfortunately, however, there are some institutions that can be considered fake online high schools. They are often referred to as “diploma mills” or “joke diplomas.” The following criteria is suggested in determining the validity of an online high school: 1. Is the school accredited? (if not, why)? Remember a school that has just begun and is in the accreditation process should be considered valid, many agencies backdate accreditation up to a year) 2. Beware any “GED like” tests! If you can take a single or series of online exam(s) to receive your diploma, you are most likely participating in a “diploma mill” and will end up with a “joke diploma.”There are two truly valid approachs: • a diploma that you
