Accreditations & Approvals
Accreditation should be one of the top considerations when researching educational options for your child.
An Accredited Education You Can Trust
Enrolling your child in an accredited private school ensures they’re receiving a high-quality education that has been accepted nationally and internationally. As a California registered private school, students graduating from Holston Academy receive a California private high school diploma. Anyone taking single courses receives an official transcript upon completion of their course.
What is Accreditation?
The accreditation process ensures that schools meet high-quality educational and operational standards, and shows schools, colleges and universities worldwide that credits were earned through rigorous, standards-based curriculum. A school that has received accreditation has gone through a review of their internal processes and systems by an external party to show they meet a high standard of education. This process is ongoing, meaning the school is required to demonstrate how well their policies, programs, and practices are working together to meet the needs of every learner. Since being granted accreditation status is not a one-time event, schools are held accountable to proving their continuous improvement and student achievements. Students attending accredited schools can be confident that the credits they earn from their courses will be recognized by other high schools, colleges, and universities. Our school has received accreditations and approvals from the following institutions:
Accredited by WASC
WASC is one of six regional accrediting agencies in the United States whose accreditation validates the integrity of a school’s program and transcripts, and assures that the school’s goals are appropriate and being accomplished. This accreditation is a certification that the school is committed to continuous improvement and high-quality learning.
Accredited by Cognia
Cognia is an international accrediting body that reviews schools based on the following Performance Standards: healthy culture for learning, leadership for learning, engagement for learning, and growth in learning. Students attending education institutions with Cognia accreditation can be assured that they are benefiting from a high-quality education recognized around the globe.
Approved by the NCAA
Many of our courses have NCAA-approval, which is important for students planning to play an NCAA sport at a Division I or Division II college. When building a student’s Personalized Academic Plan, Holston Academy Academic Coaches meet with the student to discuss their future goals to determine if they should be enrolled in NCAA-approved courses.
Approved by the University of California a-g Program
Students planning to apply to a University of California (UC) school are required to complete 15 year-long high school courses that have been approved by the University of California. These guidelines are designed to ensure students are well prepared to succeed at a University of California school. Many of Holston Academy’s courses have UC a-g approval.
Approved by College Board
College Board is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success. College Board authorizes Holston Academy’s Advanced Placement® (AP®) courses by performing AP® Course Audits to ensure coursework meets the level of rigor equivalent to a college course.
AP Capstone Diploma™ School
AP® Capstone is an innovative diploma program from the College Board that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. AP® Capstone is built on the foundation of two AP® courses — AP® Seminar and AP® Research — and is designed to complement and enhance the in-depth, discipline-specific study experienced in other AP® courses.