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Be an Athletic Supporter ... But Don't Buy Fake High School Diplomas from Degree Mills

Tsk, tsk. The stupid athlete stereotype is hurtful to athletes, intercollegiate athletics, and higher education in general. So, unfortunately, youngsters with hoop dreams and questionable academic abilities who purchase fake high school diplomas don't do anything to dispel the notion of the "dumb jock."

Currently, many are simultaenously applauding (as well as cringing) at the NCAA's recent investigation into fraud in academic standards at some "non-traditional" high schools. According to the NCAA website: "As of June 1, 15 high schools have been invalidated and are no longer approved to meet NCAA initial-eligibility requirements. These high schools either did not respond or did not provide complete data to NCAA inquiries for more information.

The initial list of 15 high schools is not conclusive and NCAA staff are still conducting comprehensive reviews and if necessary, onsite visits to several high schools ...

The list of schools who have been invalidated include:

American Academy  (Miami, Florida)
Celestial Prep  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Einstein Charter School  (Morrisville, Pennsylvania)
Goliath Academy  (Miami Lakes, Florida)
Hawaii Electronic School  (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Martinez Adult Education  (Martinez, California)
North Atlantic Regional High  (Lewiston, Maine)
Paradise Christian Academy  (Paradise, California)
Philadelphia Christian Academy  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Ranch Academy  (Canton, Texas)
Rich Township HS Phoenix Camp  (Park Forest, Illinois)
Sagemount School  (Miami, Florida)
Tazewell City Career and Tech Center  (Tazewell, Virginia)
University High School  (Miami, Florida)
Virginia Beach Central Academy  (Virginia Beach, Virginia)"

Three of these "schools" have the additionally dubious distinction of being web-based online high schools. (Sigh.) Hopefully, these recent events will not besmirch the merits of legitimate, accredited online college-prep high schools like Florida Virtual School and University of Miami Online High School (
actually, last year's U.S. Open Junior Championship winner was a UMOHS student), to name a few, who are delivering innovative, flexible education to a variety of learners with different needs - be they remedial, gifted, or athletic.

 


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Published Friday, June 09, 2006 3:03 PM by helenh

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I have a bachelor's degree in computer science from Rutgers College and am thisclose to completing my master's degree in instructional design from Western Illinois University later this year.

If you want to learn more about online education, read our Guide to Online Education. If you decide you want to go back to school, check out the Debt-Free College Guide to learn ways to pay for your education.

Happy learning!

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