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Frequently asked questions related to programs offered and enrollment.
What does A Beka Academy provide?
What are parent/student responsibilities?
What grades and courses do you offer?
K4 - 12th grade, see the Courses pages to see courses.
Is there a schedule prepared to tell me when and how to operate the video school?
Yes, the video program provides a video manual containing a complete day-by-day schedule for the home teacher to follow. In addition, there are individual manuals for each grade or courses that give complete details concerning both student and teacher preparation.
What laws apply to home schooling in my state?
It is your responsibility to inform your local school district that your child will be enrolled in a home school environment and to comply with your state's home schooling requirements.
Does A Beka Academy offer programs for schools?
Yes, the A Beka Academy Video for Schools program is designed specifically for schools. Contact our office for details.
Do we get to keep the DVDs?
No, the DVDs are leased and remain the unconditional property of A Beka Academy. The materials remain the property of the parent and student.
How do I return the DVDs?
To print your free, pre-paid, UPS Return Service Label:
- Go to the "My Account" page.
- Log into or activate your account.
- On the Account Information page, scroll down to the Shipment Information section on the right hand side.
- Click the "Request an RS label online" link and follow the steps.
Who can be the student's supervisor and what do they need to be able to do?
In the video program, the master teacher will provide the teaching expertise necessary for a quality learning program. A parent or a designated adult, needs only to administer the material and grade the quizzes and tests using the included materials.
Can you help me get started home schooling?
Yes, request a Home School Packet which will show you the many options A Beka offers in home schooling.
Does A Beka Academy have a statement of faith?
Yes, see our Statement of Faith.
What are the graduation requirements for an A Beka Academy student?
See the Graduation requirements page.
Do I need to own a television and DVD player?
Depending on your enrollment, yes, you will need a TV and DVD player or a computer that will play DVDs for A Beka Academy courses that use DVD instruction. If you want to use headphones to listen to the videos, you may need a special attachment for your TV/DVD player or computer.
How much of each day's total classroom time is video instruction?
Approximately three hours of the total kindergarten and elementary classroom day is spent viewing videos. Most video teaching sessions are 15-20 minutes in length on the elementary level and 45 minutes in length on the secondary levels. These sessions are separated by time periods for lunch, physical education, recess or breaks, student seat-work, reading, and homework check.
Can a student take just one semester of a full-year course?
Yes, if only one-half credit is needed.
Is A Beka Academy accredited?
I'm having problems enrolling or viewing my account information online. What's wrong?
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- Internet Explorer: Choose "Internet Options" from the "Tools" menu. Click the "Advanced" tab and scroll to the bottom of the list of settings. Make sure "Use SSL 3.0" or "Use TLS 1.0" is checked. Click "OK" to apply your changes.
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- Firefox: Choose "Options..." from the "Tools" menu (or "Preferences" from the "Firefox" menu if on MacOS X). Click the "Advanced" icon. Make sure "Use SSL 3.0" under the "Security" category is checked. Click "OK" to apply your changes.