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C4L Academy is a great program to complete your adult high school diploma with our curriculum being 100% online and accessible from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer!
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Why C4L Academy?
C4L Academy is a great program to complete your adult high school diploma with our curriculum being 100% online and accessible from your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer!
C4L Academy is an ideal program for those that:
- Are 18 years or older and need a valid, accredited high school diploma
- Want to take courses that are relevant to you as an adult
- Want to fast track your education
- Want to start courses today
- Want to study online at your convenience
- Want to take courses that use video, text, and small, easily understandable chapters
- Did not complete high school and want to earn their high school diploma from an accredited institution
- Want to join the United States Military but do not have a high school diploma
- Want a better job and better pay
- Want to be part of a school that cares about your success
- Want to finish high school at your own pace
- Want to attend an affordable online high school
- You are an adult learner considering an accredited high school diploma, rather than a GED or HiSET
C4L Academy is accredited by Cognia, formerly AdvancEd. Cognia is the parent organization for the North Central Association CASI, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools CASI and the Northwest Accrediting Commission and has been involved with accreditation of schools since 1895.
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Is C4L Academy accredited?
C4L Academy is Regionally Accredited by Cognia, formerly AdvanEd. Cognia is the parent organization for the North Central Association CASI, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools CASI and the Northwest Accrediting Commission and has been involved with schools since 1895.
Cognia is an accrediting agency recognized State Departments of Education, Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education.
Cognia is a nationally recognized accrediting agency dedicated to advancing excellence in education worldwide. Cognia provides accreditation, research, and professional services to 34,000 schools and school systems—employing more than four million educators and enrolling more than 20 million students—across the United States and 70 other nations.
Parents and interested community members can learn more about the Cognia Accreditation Process at www.cognia.org. You can see the status of C4L Academy’s Accreditation with Cognia here.
C4L Academy is an accredited, California, non-public school. You can find C4L Academy’s institution profile listed in the California Department of Education's database here.
Cognia is a nationally recognized accrediting agency dedicated to advancing excellence in education worldwide. Cognia provides accreditation, research, and professional services to 34,000 schools and school systems—employing more than four million educators and enrolling more than 20 million students—across the United States and 70 other nations.
Parents and interested community members can learn more about the Cognia Accreditation Process at www.cognia.org. You can see the status of C4L Academy’s Accreditation with Cognia here.
C4L Academy is an accredited, California, non-public school. You can find C4L Academy’s institution profile listed in the California Department of Education's database here.
Is the program completely online?
C4L Academy's High School Diploma Program is completely online and can be accessed anywhere and at any time. Students can log in using their cell phones, tablets, computers, or laptops. As long as there is Wifi or internet service, students can work on earning their high school diploma.
Do colleges accept a C4L Academy Diploma?
The decision whether to accept a C4L Academy High School Diploma is dependent on admission requirements for each college or university. It is the student's responsibility to check with the university to determine whether they will accept the C4L Academy High School Diploma prior to enollment.
How can I order my official transcript once I am done?
Students can order official transcripts by logging into their dashboard, clicking on “Transcript” under the "Menu" drop down list, then “Order Official Transcript”. From there, students will enter payment information, where they would like the transcript sent, and other relevant details.
What if I fail a course?
A score of 60% or higher is needed to pass all Final Exams. If a student fails a Final Exam, they will be prompted to re-take the course in its entirety, including the quizzes and Final Exam.
How will my tests be administered?
All quizzes and exams are taken on the C4L Academy Student Dashboard. Once all course material is completed, students can take the Final Exam. Students will have 45 mins to complete Final Exams. If a Final Exam is failed, you will need to re-take the course in its entirety.
Does C4L Academy offer accommodations for students with learning challenges?
C4L Academy does not offer accommodations; however, we do have an AccessiBe Widget that can be used throughout our program. This widget allows students to make certain accessibility adjustments while working on our curriculum, such as making the page ADHD friendly or enabling the Cognitive Disability feature which assists with reading and focusing
How wil I receive my diploma once I graduate?
Once you have completed all course requirements and the graduation survey, you will be sent a notification of your graduation status. Diplomas will be mailed out at the beginning of the following month to your vocational school campus.
C4L's Academy's high school diploma program is partnered with many vocational school programs. Visit our "Partnerships" page to learn more about the organizations we partner with.
If you work on the program for 1 hour a day, you can earn your high school diploma in approximately 6 months. Students can also cut down on time by sending in official transcripts or by attempting the challenge exams.
Online learning is for those who seek to learn at their own time. By showing up with a good attitude, and a desire to learn, you will notice that the freedom to learn whenever and wherever may be more beneficial to you than you think!
What if I already know the material?
If you feel you have adequate knowledge of the course, you can attempt the Challenge Exam! If you pass the Challenge Exam with a 75% or higher, then the score you receive will be your grade for that class.
Do you accept transfer credits?
Yes! C4L Academy does accept official transcripts from a previously attended high school. Official transcripts can be sent to us through partnered vocational schools, via email (info@c4lacademy.com)
or to our mailing address listed.
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Do you accept transfer credits?
Yes, C4L Academy does accept official transcripts from a previously attended high school. Official transcripts can be sent to us through partnered vocational schools, via email (info@c4lacademy.com)
or to our mailing address:
C4L Academy
16220 Scientific Way
Irvine, CA 92618
16220 Scientific Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Once we receive the offical transcripts, they will be reviewed and any transferrable credits will be applied within 5-10 business days. Please note that C4L Academy requires a full year (10 credits or equivalent) of the course for credit to transfer, so single semester courses are not eligible for transfer credit.
Is this program similar to a traditional public high school program?
C4L Academy is an accelerated Adult High School program. 200 credits are needed to earn your diploma and the curriculum is aligned to Common Core Standards.
If enrolled through an Eligible Career Pathways Program (ECPP) with one of our vocational school partners, no additional fee is charged for our program! Click below to view the organizations we partner with.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Each vocational instituion will have their own policies in accordance to ECPP guidelines. Click below to view the organizations we partner with.
Is Financial Aid available?
Financial Aid may be offered by your vocational school. Click through to view the organizations we partner with.
Still undecided on whether you want to take control of your future with C4L Academy? Learn more about how we help adults to unlock their potential by following the links below:
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