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The American School of Correspondence is a special school that teaches students from far away. It's a private school located in Lansing, Illinois. It helps students in middle school and high school, and even prepares them for college. This school started way back in 1897, making it one of the oldest and biggest schools of its kind in the world!

How It Started

The American School of Correspondence, also called ASC, began in 1897. For many years, from 1912 to 1996, it was in the Hyde Park, Chicago, area. Then, it moved to Lansing, Illinois, where it is today.

A long time ago, there was a program called the L. L. Cooke School of Electricity. It taught people about electricity through mail. This program covered many topics, from how alarms work to how to do electrical wiring. The American School of Correspondence published these courses.

About the School's Books

The company that owns the rights to books published by the American School of Correspondence is called American Technical Society. They make sure the school's learning materials are available.

What the School Offers

The American School of Correspondence is a private high school that gives out its own diplomas. High school students can earn all their credits at their own speed. This means they can often finish faster than in a regular school.

The school offers more than 70 different courses. Teachers carefully check all the exams by hand. The school also works with many other schools across the United States. This helps students who need to catch up on credits or want to learn at a faster pace. The credits from these courses can then be used at their regular high school.

Official Recognition

The school is officially recognized by two important groups. These are the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS) and the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA). This means the school meets high standards for education.

Famous People Who Attended

Notable Teachers

  • James Bray Griffith
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