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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.
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 are the graduation requirements?
170 credits are needed in order to be awarded a high school diploma from C4L Academy.
Refer to our course and credit breakdown in our C4L Course Catalog.
Where will I be taking my courses and how are my tests be administered?
All curriculum and assessments are taken online through Canvas LMS after logging in to the C4L Student Dashboard.
What if I fail an assessment?
A score of 60% or higher is needed to pass all assessments. Students have 3 attempts to pass quizzes and the highest score is used towards the cumulative course grade. If a student is unable to pass after 3 attempts, additional intervention is done with the student and their Academic Mentor.
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.
C4L's Academy's high school diploma program is partnered with many vocational schools, which offer certification programs that some students may be eligible to be concurrently enrolled in. Visit our "Partnerships" page to learn more about the organizations we partner with.
Do I have to graduate within a specific time frame?
Our program is self-paced, meaning students can work on courses and make progress at their own pace. Students will be assigned an Academic Mentor that will help provide a personalized learning plan with a graduation goal date in mind. The Academic Mentor will also provide guidance and support to students in successfully earning a high school diploma from C4L Academy!
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.
Does C4L 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 to transcripts@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 (transcripts@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 3-5 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Financial Aid available?
Financial Aid may be available through a partnering vocational school. Click below to view the organizations we partner with.
Interested in self-enrolling?
The cost for self-enrollment is $99 each month for however many months you need to graduate. Fill out the Google form below and our team will contact you with more information and next steps!
The cost for self-enrollment is $99 each month for however many months you need to graduate. Fill out the Google form below and our team will contact you with more information and next steps!
Self-enrolled students may cancel their enrollment at any time through their Student Dashboard. If canceling enrollment mid-way through the monthly subscription, students will have access to their account until their next billing date. Students can choose to update their account and re-enroll, which will reactivate the monthly billing process.
If you wish to request a refund for transcript or diploma orders, or for self-enrollment payments, please email us at info@c4lacademy.com with the reason for your request. Refunds will be processed on a case-by-case basis and may be subject to certain terms and conditions as determined by C4L Academy. For any refunds processed, please allow 5-7 business days for the refund to be issued.
If your account is canceled by C4L Academy Administration due to violations of our Academic Integrity Policy or other policy infractions, access to course curriculum will be immediately revoked, and no program price refunds will be issued unless otherwise approved by C4L Academy.
If your account is canceled by C4L Academy Administration due to violations of our Academic Integrity Policy or other policy infractions, access to course curriculum will be immediately revoked, and no program price refunds will be issued unless otherwise approved by C4L Academy.
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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