How to Enroll in Acellus Academy:
Step 1. Create A Parent Account
Your parent account is where you will manage / monitor your child’s schooling and process tuition payments. Monthly or annual tuition payment plans are available.
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Step 2. Select Courses
You may select the courses that your student will be enrolled in. Core courses are recommended based on a student’s grade level. Parents may select electives from our extensive course catalog. Courses may be adjusted after enrollment as well.
Step 3. Start Learning!
Students are enrolled immediately and assigned a log-in. Our student orientation will help you know how to get started. Parents may use Acellus Academy as their student’s primary school or take individual courses while enrolled at another school.
Questions about Enrollment?
When can I enroll?
Enrollment in Acellus Academy is open year-round. Since each course is self-paced, parents have the flexibility to choose a start date that best meets their family’s schedule. Upon enrollment, students will be placed at the beginning of each course and can begin studying immediately.
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What records are needed to enroll?
Basic student information will be required during the enrollment process (name, DOB, etc.). If the parent wishes to transfer credits completed at another high school, a transcript will be required to qualify the student for graduation. However, the transcript may be submitted after enrollment.
For elementary and middle school enrollments, a transcript or report card are not necessary. For more information about submitting a high school transcript to transfer credits to Acellus Academy, please see the following tutorial: Creating a High School Education Plan
The enrollment process must be completed by the student’s parent or legal guardian (unless the student is over the age of 18).
How can I enroll under the Roger Billings Scholarship?
During the enrollment process parents have the option to enroll under the Roger Billings Scholarship. To qualify for the scholarship, students must tune into Science LIVE weekly. This program helps to inspire and motivate students to study hard. Students can watch Science LIVE in their account under the ‘Science LIVE’ tab. If students are unable to watch live, they can fulfill the requirement by tuning in later in the week.
How are the courses taught?
Acellus Academy delivers online instruction through high-definition video lessons, made more engaging with multimedia and animations. Students study at their own pace and can log in from a computer, tablet, or phone. Please see the following resources for additional information:
What are the expectations of the parent?
As the primary facilitators of their child’s learning experience, parents play a crucial role in an Acellus Academy student’s success. Their responsibilities encompass a range of tasks that include:
1. Supervision: Parents are responsible for overseeing the student’s learning experience. This involves ensuring the student attends regularly and completes weekly progress goals in each course. The parent is also responsible to provide an optimal study environment conducive to learning.
2. Tracking Progress: Through our easy-to-use Acellus platform, parents should sign in at least daily to monitor their child’s academic progress and scores. This ensures that they can identify areas of improvement and help the student stay on track.
3. Interface with Acellus Academy: Parents should communicate with Acellus Academy to address any questions or concerns that may arise during the course of their child’s study. A dedicated team is available to support parents.
4. Follow Local Home Education Laws: Depending on their location, parents are also required to follow any regional home education regulations that apply to them. This can include registration, standardized testing, or specific curriculum requirements.
Is there a certain time of the day when students need to sign in?
Acellus Academy offers fully self-paced learning, which is accessible 24/7. This means students can log in and learn at times that suit them best, without any mandatory time restrictions. This allows parents the flexibility to plan daily hours, breaks, and vacations as needed. Weekly progress goals are provided to help students maintain steady progress in each of their classes. Course credit is earned upon completion of all the lessons and assignments within a course.
Are there any age limits for students to enroll?
Students are welcome to enroll in Acellus Academy, beginning at age five. Additionally, adults may enroll to take courses through Acellus Academy and earn a high school diploma. Please see our Graduation Requirements for information regarding the requirements to earn a high school diploma.
What grades are offered?
Students in grades K-12 are welcome to enroll in Acellus Academy. Our school offers an accredited high school diploma to students who fulfill the Graduation Requirements. For detailed information regarding specific grade levels, and to view a listing of available courses, please see the following resources:
Are students allowed to take breaks or receive time off for holidays?
At Acellus Academy, we embrace a self-paced learning model in which each course is taught through-video based lessons. This method of teaching allows parents the flexibility to plan breaks and vacations without disrupting their student’s schooling schedule. On days when a student doesn’t log in, they will not be considered absent and their grade will not be impacted. Credit for a course is awarded upon successful completion of all lessons, assignments, and exams. To maintain steady progress, we set weekly goals in each class, which students should strive to meet or exceed. This helps ensure they keep pace with their studies and avoid falling behind.
Does Acellus Academy accept transfer credits?
Credits earned while attending another high school or a college may be transferable. An official transcript will be required from each institution you are transferring credits from. Only credits with a grade of C- or greater are eligible for transfer. Acellus Academy reserves the right to decline the transfer of credit(s). After enrolling, parents can enter transfer credits into their student’s High School Education Plan and submit transcripts.
Please note: To graduate through Acellus Academy, students must complete the entire 12th grade through Acellus Academy (minimum of 6 credits) and be enrolled for a minimum of twelve months.
What if I decide to transfer to another school?
If a student transfers from Acellus Academy to another school, the parent may request a transcript to show the courses completed while the student was enrolled at Acellus Academy. It is important to note that credit will not be awarded for partially completed courses.
What states do you accept students from?
Acellus Academy welcomes students from all 50 U.S. states as well as international students. Acellus Academy is accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and College), which is widely recognized throughout the nation.
Each parent is responsible to ensure they are following applicable home education requirements for their region, which vary from state to state. It is important to notify your student’s previous school of your decision to enroll in Acellus Academy. Your local school district may also be able to provide resources and information regarding any applicable homeschooling requirements. Additionally, the following website may contain useful information regarding the homeschool laws in each state: schoolparents.com
How soon can my student graduate?
In order to receive a high school diploma from Acellus Academy, students must complete the following requirements:
- Earn a total of 24 high school credits, including the minimum requirements in each subject area.
- Complete a minimum of six credits through Acellus Academy, including one credit in each of the four core subject areas (math, science, language arts, and social studies) and two elective credits.
- Be enrolled and active in Acellus Academy for a minimum of one year (twelve months.)
- Be at least 16 years of age.
For a complete list of required courses view our Graduation Requirements.
Do you require students to participate in state testing?
As a private school located in Missouri, Acellus Academy is not required to participate in state testing. Evaluation of students’ understanding and mastery of course concepts is achieved through the integration of exams within every course. We encourage parents to research and follow any applicable home education requirements for their region, which vary from state to state. Your local school district may be able to provide resources and information regarding any applicable homeschooling requirements.
Additionally, the following website may contain useful information regarding the homeschool laws in each state: schoolparents.com
What if my student just needs individual courses for credit recovery?
Students are welcome to enroll for credit recovery. During enrollment, parents may select the course(s) needed, even if it is only one course. As soon as the student has completed the course, the parent can request a transcript and withdraw the student. To avoid any issues transferring credit, we recommend coordinating with your school in advance regarding their requirements and to make sure the student is taking the correct courses.