The High School Diploma Program is a challenging program to which any hard-working student is welcome to apply.
Diploma Program Admission Process
01. Application Form
Parents and students interested in the online diploma program should purchase and fill out the online application between November 1 and March 15. Along with the online application, students will receive the entrance exams.
Apply Now02. Entrance Exams
The entrance exams test each student on two primary subjects: language arts and mathematics. The language arts portion covers word definitions and a two-part reading test. The four-part mathematics exam covers arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra I.
03. Admission
Submission of the application and entrance tests are not a guarantee of acceptance into the program. After you submit the application and entrance exams and a decision is made about your student’s acceptance, the administration will notify you about the results.
04. Degree Advising
Upon acceptance into the online diploma program, the administration will work with both the parents and the student to create an individualized high school degree map. This consultation will ensure that each student can successfully complete the requirements for graduation.
05. Early Registration
Before general registration opens each year, diploma students are able to register for their courses. In addition to this early registration period, the administration will work with each student to secure a spot in any required course, even if that course is full.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the diploma program?
In partnership with committed homeschool families around the world, Memoria Academy’s Diploma Program provides a path to high school graduation. To earn a Memoria Academy diploma, students accepted into the program must meet or exceed an established set of credit and curricular requirements.
· Access to knowledgeable instructors, a rigorous curriculum, classroom training and accountability
· 15% off MA tuition
· High school course plan advisement/academic guidance
· An official transcript from our accredited institution
· Early registration window each year
When do I pay for my course?
Payment for your courses is required to register and reserve your spot in the course. Our full-year courses have one payment for the year rather than two for each semester, and you are signing up for the entire year when you register. We offer a payment plan option for semester and full-year classes. You will see that payment option at the final billing page of the checkout.
What are the technical requirements?
Students need a reliable computer, a high-speed connection, and the most recent version of the Adobe Connect application (our virtual classroom platform). All students are required to have a functioning microphone. A USB headset microphone is highly recommended. Adobe has a full set of specifications and recommendations here.
How does the online classroom work?
We use Adobe Connect to host our virtual classes; Adobe Connect is part of the Adobe suite of applications. All classes are live, real-time, audio and video classes. Instructors use their microphone and video to teach the course material. There are two primary modes of communication available to students in the online classroom: microphones and written text. Microphone capabilities only require that a student have either a built-in or external microphone on their device (typically a laptop or desktop computer). Teachers have complete control over the microphones and frequently call on students to participate. Students can also use written text to communicate with an instructor and answer questions. Instructors also utilize resources like virtual whiteboards, PowerPoints, and more.
Does Memoria Academy provide official transcripts or grade reports?
Yes. Official Grade Reports are automatically issued by the teacher at the end of the year for full-year classes and the end of the semester for semester-long classes. If you work with an umbrella organization or school that requires something different, we can typically accommodate. Email [email protected] if you have questions about your situation. Official transcripts are available by request and will include classes taken with Memoria Press Academy. Requests for official transcripts should be emailed to [email protected] with the email address and/or physical address of the university/college where the transcript is to be sent.
Are Memoria Academy AP classes officially approved?
Yes. We are approved by the College Board as an Online Provider of AP classes. The school code that students should provide when they register for the exam is 180036.
Student To Teacher Ratio
Current Enrollment
Memoria Academy offers courses for grades 3-12, and it allows those students who might not otherwise have access to a classical education to benefit from traditional instruction. Students hail from all 50 states and several countries outside the United States. Along with our teachers, our students constitute a community characterized by the highest expectations in scholarship and Christian character. Students in our online classes are quiet, orderly, and disciplined, and each student agrees to abide by our student code of conduct.
Applications open Nov 1-March 15
Our Method
Classical
The intensive study of Latin in the grammar school years develops the minds of students as no other subject can. Students who have learned how to learn with our Latin curriculum become better students in all other subjects.
Christian
Memoria Academy teaches and upholds traditional Christian morality, and the Holy Scriptures as the divinely inspired word of God. Memoria Academy warmly welcomes families of other faiths, but we ask that you respect our distinctive Christian identity.
Traditional
In our traditional classrooms, a knowledgeable, enthusiastic teacher carefully leads students into an understanding of each subject. Classrooms are quiet, orderly, and disciplined with incremental, age-appropriate, and skill developing work.
Credit Requirements
Courses and Credits
Graduating students will earn 28 credits including at least one Dual Credit or AP course. Each year students will take five online classes and two other classes. These two might include additional Memoria Academy classes, local co-op classes, community college classes, or homeschool classes taught by the parent. To receive credit, some documentation is required. Upon acceptance into the program, parents will consult with the administration for a four-year high school degree map.
Accreditation
Memoria Academy is fully accredited by the Classical Latin School Association (CLSA). CLSA accreditation is designed to help schools further their classical educational mission through a focus on academic standards, practices, and results.
State by State Requirements
Each state has its own high school graduation requirements that universities use when evaluating applicants. The Diploma Program was designed and organized to meet or exceed the requirements in all 50 states and is completely consistent with the homeschooling law in all 50 states. See this link for state-by-state requirements from HSLDA.
Tuition Cost
Diploma Students are required to take a minimum of five classes each year, and they receive 15% off the cost of tuition. Other costs are kept to a minimum and a payment plan is available.
Standardized Testing Requirements
Families must arrange to take the following tests locally and the scores should be reported to Memoria Academy.
- PSAT: During the fall of the junior year, students will take the PSAT. Scores from this test are used to determine National Merit Scholars. The PSAT code varies by state and you can see the codes here.
- SAT, ACT, or CLT: Students will also take either the SAT, ACT, or CLT. While the SAT is taken during the Spring of the junior year, the ACT is taken during the Fall of the senior year. The SAT high school code homeschool students is: 970000. The ACT school code for homeschool student is 969-999. With both tests, the scores are sent directly to the student’s home.
- Students that take an AP class taken through Memoria Academy are encouraged to take the associated AP Exam. Our College Board code is 180036 for AP Exams.