1.      Are you accredited?

Yes, we are accredited nationally and internationally through The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/ CASI), as well as The National Association of Private Schools.

2.      Does the student have to stay on a schedule or can he/she work at his own pace?

A schedule maximizes the amount of work accomplished in the amount of time spent.  Yes, students can work at there own pace. It is highly recommended that students spend 4-6 hours per day, 5 days per week on their academic studies.

3.      As a parent, do I have to be a certified teacher?

No. Because we are a private school and not funded by the state, our parent/teachers do not have to be state certified.  We recommend that you check the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) web site, concerning the laws regarding home schooling in your state.   www.hslda.org/

4.      Do you require someone to be with the student during school hours, or can they work independently?

Yes, Some students are able to work independently, but we require parents to be consciously aware of their students’ work and progress.

5.    How does each program work from home? (SOS, SOO, LP)

·  SOS – Switched on Schoolhouse is our CD program.  This is completed on the computer, much like the Online program, but no internet connection is required.

·  SOO – Switched on Online is our most popular program where students complete their work online.  It is similar to the SOS program, but does require internet access.  This connection cannot be dial up or satellite.

·  LP – Our Lifepac program features the same curriculum as SOS and SOO, but on paper.  There are 10 Lifepac’s per subject, per year.  It is the responsibility of the parent to assign and grade each lesson and quiz, and reassign as necessary.

6.      Will my student receive holiday breaks as in the public school?

Yes. Please refer to the school calendar. Our school calendar is flexible, and may not coincide with the calendar of your local district.

7.      If my student transfers to another school will they accept his/her credits?

Although it is up to each individual school to accept or deny credits, there should be no problem with them accepting credits from a nationally accredited school.

8.      Can my child do 2 years work in one year? Is there any additional cost?

Yes.

                    i.      Academic integrity must be maintained and verified.

                   ii.      The 1^st year tuition must be paid in full

                  iii.      You must contact SEA for 2^nd year tuition cost. This may vary per student.

9.    Will my student be required to take a State Standardized Test?

Yes. Students from 1st through 12^th grade are required to take Standardized Testing in the spring.

10.    If my student finishes early, will I still be required to make the additional monthly payments?

Yes.  The payments are based on the amount of curriculum you are assigned, not on the amount of time for completion .  Records will not be released until all payments are completed.

      11.    Can my student work on one subject at a time until finished?

No. Students must work equally on all subjects assigned in order to maintain academic balance.

12.    Are we required to register with our state if we enroll in your online school?

Laws vary from state to state check with the HSLDA (www.hslda.org/) to get an understanding of the law for your state.

13.     What if my child does not finish all the assigned work?

Yes. The Teacher Support program provides limited tutoring.  Additional individual sessions may be purchased.

Please look at the withdrawal/refund policy.  www.southeastacademyonline.com/FinanceMain.htm

As long as the Student Update Form (www.southeastacademyonline.com/studentupdate1012.htm) is completed by August 15th, there is no Registration Fee and the student remains enrolled.

No.

Please refer to the paragraph in the SEA Handbook page 15.

Please see the Graduation Requirements page on the website. www.southeastacademyonline.com/GradRequirements.htm

You can enroll your student(s) any day of the year.  Curriculum will be assigned based upon paid registration, verification of prior work completed, and tuition paid.

The enrollment process includes registration, placement testing, financial processing, and curriculum shipment.  Allow two weeks or less for finalization of the entire enrollment process provided that paperwork and placement testing are completed in a timely manner.

Yes, SEA requires a minimum of a two semester (annual) commitment to protect the school's reputation for academic progress. Semester, quarterly, and monthly payment options are a provided convenience for the parents' commitment of two semesters.

Yes, Semester report cards.