What is Dennison Academy? Is Dennison accredited? Who attends Dennison? What is the difference between home schooling and distance learning? Can I attend another school and Dennison at the same time? What is the curriculum? Can I see the materials? How does it work? What about records? How long does it take to graduate? Who issues the diplomas? What are the computer system requirements? Can I get a real education in a virtual world? Can I communicate with my classmates? What does it cost? I'd like to know more... About the School About the Faculty

What is Dennison Academy?
Dennison Academy is a private secondary school in Los Angeles, California, USA, est. 1981. Dennison Online is the Academy's Distance Learning Division. Dennison is known for Personal Schooling™ and for pioneering alternative high school diploma programs.

Is Dennison accredited?
Dennison Academy was accredited by the Accreditation Commission for International Internet Education in 1999 and is a member of the Better Business Bureau.

Who attends Dennison?
Dennison Academy accepts ethical, independent, English literate students worldwide. Alumni have graduated from community colleges and state universities, they have successfully entered the workforce, and they have established homes and families.

What is the difference between home schooling and distance learning?
Home schooling is supervised by parents using resources they select. Local public schools sometimes assert the right to approve programs and administer exams before granting credit for home study. Distance learning is conducted by schools that provide the materials, courses, credit, and diplomas. Local public schools have no right of approval over such programs.

Can I attend another school and Dennison at the same time?
No, concurrent enrollments are not allowed.

What is the curriculum?
The curriculum includes language & literature, humanities, science & mathematics, fine arts & technology, and recreation & health. A core program qualifies students for high school graduation. An expanded program prepares students for college admission.

Can I see the materials?
Yes, the materials can be purchased from our bookstore.

How does it work?
Within defined boundaries, students research topics of their choice, at their own pace, using multimedia software, the internet, and other resources. They report to faculty online daily and live internet chat as needed. This is a natural and proven way to learn.

What about records?
We record classes, grades, and credits on conventional transcripts.

How long does it take to graduate?
Six school grades need not take six calendar years to complete if you work at it. One year is the minimum requirement.

Who issues the diplomas?
High school diplomas are awarded by Dennison Academy.

What are the computer system requirements?
PC or Mac with DVD multimedia capability.

Can I get a real education in a virtual world?
Actually, you get a real education in the real world. Only part of that reality is now the internet.

Can I communicate with my classmates?
Yes, using state of the art, online communications software, you can chat and exchange messages, files, e-mail, and more--in real time.

What does it cost?
Tuition is $3000/semester (six months access). Materials are not included. The average tuition for private secondary schooling in America is over $10,000/year. To keep our tuition so affordable, it must be prepaid by check or money order, and there are no refunds or credits.

I'd like to know more...
Personal and statistical information on our students and faculty is private. Generally, if it isn't here on the website, then it isn't published.

About the School
I never knew learning could be so much fun! ~ CH, Student
The material you sent me is excellent. ~ MS, Student
I am astounded! This is going super fast! ~ PC, Student
I had a lot of fun writing the report. ~ CF, Student
Learning is definitely happening here! ~ MH, Student
This school is great. I like it. ~ RZ, Student
I wish I could have gone to a school like this! ~ KC, Parent

About the Faculty
Larry Dennison graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in chemistry and was honored by the Education Alumni Association. He holds the California general secondary Life Diploma teaching credential. He worked in Los Angeles public schools fifteen years before establishing Dennison Academy. He has traveled the United States, Europe, and Asia. Larry enjoys stargazing, classical music, and action/adventure/sci-fi films at state of the art theaters with the THX turned up.

Kevin Hawkins graduated from Dennison Academy. He was a shift supervisor in the technical support division of a national internet service provider and a computer consultant before becoming Dennison's Systems Administrator. The "Hawk" lives for programming with pizza nearby. Kevin plays chess, rides a motorcycle, collects movies, and is a student of the martial arts.

Midnight and Apache, Felis domesticus, keep us company, help with typing, and supervise our campus.