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About Penn Foster

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Penn Foster was founded in 1890, and brings over 125 years of experience providing distance and online learning to students like you.

We operate 5 Different Schools...

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Accreditation and Licenses

Regional Accreditation

Penn Foster High School is regionally accredited for grades 9 through adult by

the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

National Accreditation

Penn Foster High School is also nationally accredited

by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission

and the Distance Education Accrediting

Commission (DEAC).

LICENSING

Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools

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For many Penn Foster students, getting a high school diploma opens up doors to:

Career

With career concentrations and electives, and our career services, Penn Foster High School can help you find a career path that

interests you.

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College

Penn Foster High School graduates have gone onto many colleges, including Penn

Foster College!*

Military

Penn Foster High School graduates who score 50 or higher on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) will receive Tier 1

enlistment priority.*

* Remember, colleges have a variety of entry requirements, and not all colleges recognize all high school diplomas.

Students should always check with their military recruiter for additional requirements for programs within the Armed Services.

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Penn Foster provides the support to help you on your journey

Academic

Guidance from our expert faculty and teaching assistants via email, chat, and phone, Monday though Friday from 9am-6pm Est. Our learning platform also includes in-lesson discussion boards so you can connect with your peers and instructors as you work through your program. Learn, Apply, and Achieve with our mobile friendly learning platform.

Motivational

Peer support and coaching through student Ambassador program, Student Community, and Penn Foster Success Coaches

Professional

Career Services through Career Cruising, monthly career newsletter, job board, and resume building tips

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Curriculum Overview

Curriculum

Orientation ? .5 credit Humanities ? 2 credits English ? 4 credits Math ? 3 credits Science ? 3 credits Social Studies ? 3 credits Health & Physical education ? 1 credit Electives ? 5 credits

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CREDITS

Full curriculum can be found here.

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Curriculum Details

Orientation ? .5 credits

Humanities ? 2 credits ? Human Relations ? Reading Skills

English ? 4 credits ? Basic English ? Practical English ? Written Communication ? Literature

Math ? 3 credits ? General Math 1 ? Consumer Math ? General Math 2

Social Studies- 3 credits ? American History ? Civics ? World Geography

Health & Physical Education ? 1 credit ? Fitness and Nutrition

Electives ? 5 credits of your choice

Science- 3 credits ? Earth Science ? Biology ? Physical Science

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Electives (choose 5): Career Electives ? Appliance Repair ? Auto Repair Technician ? Basic Electronics ? Bookkeeping ? Catering/Gourmet Cooking ? Child Day Care ? Dental Assistant ? Desktop Publishing & Design ? Dressmaking and Design ? Electrician ? Floral Design ? Home Inspector ? Interior Decorator ? Medical Administrative

Assistant ? Personal Computer Specialist ? Pharmacy Technician ? Small Business Management ? Small Engine Repair ? Teacher Aide ? Veterinary Assistant

Academic Electives ? Algebra 1 ? Algebra 2 ? American Literature ? Art Appreciation ? Calculus ? Chemistry ? Geometry ? Music Appreciation ? Psychology ? Spanish

General Electives ? Business Math ? Economics English

Communications ? General Science ? Microsoft Word and Excel

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High School Concentrations

You can also choose from a variety of pathways to pursue your passions

Penn Foster High School also offers a variety of High School Diploma Concentrations so you can get a head-start on college or your chosen career field.

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High School Diploma with Early College Courses High School Diploma with Healthcare Concentration High School Diploma with Information Technology Concentration High School Diploma with Building Technology Concentration Carpentry High School Diploma with Building Technology Concentration Electrical High School Diploma with Building Technology Concentration Plumbing High School Diploma with Childcare Professional Pathway High School Diploma with Automotive Repair Technician Pathway High School Diploma with Culinary Arts Professional Pathway High School Diploma with Pharmacy Technician Pathway

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