The journey for the founder of Zion Academy of The united state (ZAA) from K-12 homeschooling to distance learning programs across the country started in the early 1980s when she noticed the scholastics of the American program were declining, and the education and learning of her own children was suffering.

1. THE ACADEMY* is our K-12 private school program that leads to an
accredited High School Diploma accepted at colleges nationwide. Students in this program receive our
premium educational services including teacher support and professional record management. All
students in THE ACADEMY Program study from home, yet are enrolled in a private school. And since
all student work is school-directed; ACADEMY students are not considered homeschooled students.**
THE ACADEMY school year runs from September to May. Summer sessions of June and July can be
added for assignment completion or for additional courses.
The structured format of THE ACADEMY Program helps to assure parents that their student is on track
through every grade level. Upon enrollment, each student is given a Diagnostic Placement Test to
determine a customized assignment. The student in Grades K-8 is assigned up to 5 core subjects each
year. The student in Grades 9-12 will be assigned the courses needed to meet ZAA graduation
requirements. The self-instructional style of the curriculum even allows students to advance toward an
early graduation.
THE ACADEMY Program has three options for a High School Diploma:
A General Studies Course of Study requiring 22 credits
A College Preparatory Course of Study requiring 24 credits
A College Preparatory – Honors Course of Study requiring 28 credits
Features of THE ACADEMY Program
Accredited
Comprehensive K-12 curriculum
General and college preparatory courses
Study-at-home advantage
Private school enrollment

2. Customized assignments
High school diploma
Teacher support
Services of THE ACADEMY Program
Diagnostic Placement Test
Customized assignment
Professional record management
High school transcript
Test grading
Verification of enrollment and document assistance
See Program Services Page for more services
Cost of THE ACADEMY Program – 2013-2014 School Year
* Students in THE ACADEMY Program consider ZAA their primary school; therefore, they should NOT
be enrolled in another public, private, or home school program as their primary school. Some states

3. consider this type of school program a satellite school, cover school, or umbrella school. This type of
school program is comparable to a homebound program of a public school.
** Please note: When enrolled in THE ACADEMY program, it may not be necessary to declare your
intent to homeschool with your local school district. Some states view any form of distance learning as
“homeschooling,” while other states recognize accredited distance education institutions as private
schools, such as Zion Academy of America. It is the responsibility of the parents to know or be familiar
with the homeschool law in their home state.
Incidental Fees