Most Frequently Asked Questions FAQ's
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Are you Accredited?
Yes. Texas Success Academy is a school recognized by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and approved by TEPSAC. We are Regional, National and Internationally accredited by ACTS and AdvancED / SACS CASI prestigious agencies that are recognized by the US Department of Education. We have students in the United States and Internationally.
All of our programs lead to an accredited high school diploma.
How can I enroll?
Click on the program of interest and decide if you want to pay in full or set up payment plans. Once you decided fill out the information and an enrollment coach will contact you after they have reviewed your enrollment form.
Credit Recovery, Summer School and Individual Credits do not have payment plans.
K-12: Speak to Admissions
Sign up to speak to admissions.
Adult Students: Enroll Here
Didn't Pass the State Exam and Have all your credits: Enroll Here
Photo ID
Transcript (if you have credits)
How can I send my school records or transcript?
You may email school records to registrar@TexasSuccessAcademy.com, fax to 1-877-330-2606 or through the Texas Records Exchange TREx.
K-12 students will need the withdraw paperwork from the previous school
What K-12 programs do you offer?
Kinder-12th Private School or Home School Options
We offer Full and Part-time learning.
If a student was enrolled in school, students will start where they left in the curriculum instead of starting over.
Credit Recovery Grades 6th-12th (Test for credit or retake credit)
Individual Classes 6th - 12th (Take individual classes all core subjects and electives and AP Classes)
Summer School Grades 6th-12th (Earn up to 4 full credits during the 6 week Summer School Program)
Mini-Semester 6th-12th (Earn a 1/2 credit during Spring Break, Thanksgiving and Christmas)
Students can enroll in a 1/2 credit or more and take those credits back to their previous school
What adult programs do you offer?
Adult High School Diploma for students ages 18 to 80 plus.
- Students with or without credits may enroll.
- Students who have all their credits but failed their state exam.
- We will accept a student age 17 if they are in jeopardy of failing or a dropout. The tuition fee is increased by $500.00.
You will get ALL your classes at one time, so you can work them at your own time.
Drop-Outs, Over-Age, and Adult Students Welcomed.
What grades can enroll?
Kinder - 12th grade
Adult learns all ages
Do you have age limits?
No, we offer programs from Kinder to adults
Will I get a GED or a high school diploma?
You will earn an accredited high school diploma. Texas Success Academy does not offer GED's.
Is the Curriculum Online or do I need to buy books?
Our curriculum is online. Teachers may have special assignments, but there is no textbooks to buy.
Can I attend college or enter the military when I graduate?
Yes. You can graduate with the confidence to know that your credits and diploma are accepted by all employers, schools, colleges, universities, technical / trade /career schools and the military.
We are a Tier I school which qualifies students to enter the military with an accredited high school diploma.
Texas Success Academy is a Fully Accredited Online High School up to Adults.
Graduating from Texas Success Academy means you can receive Federal Financial Aid at college based on your financial information.
Do I have to come to classes, I live out of state?
No. Texas Success Academy is a 100% online school. You can live in any city or country. You do not come to the Academy because all classes are online.
Classes are available 24/7/365.
We have students from several states and countries attending classes online.
Can I just come in and take a Test and Earn my High School Diploma?
Absolutely not. Those schools are called Diploma Mills.
We are an accredited school. Our programs align with National Standards for Private Schools as well as the National Standards of Quality for Online Courses (iNACOL).
Where can I find your classes?
Not all classes are listed. We are updating the list and also students may take creative electives.
How do I log into my classes?
When your classes are ready, you will receive an email with your log-in details.
Where's the app for my classes I can download on my phone?
The information is listed in the membership page.
How long does it take to receive my classes once I enroll? (K-12 students)
After you have received your acceptance letter, you will need to submit the documents needed to complete registration.
After admissions receives your enrollment form, parent ID, transcript (if applicable), it will then be send to your advisor. Your enrollment coach / advisor will contact to see if you need interventions to help you with your classes.
Allow up to three days to receive your classes for full-time students, excluding holidays and weekends. We will also send you an email to be able to monitor your child.
Since each student has different needs, we take time to review the enrollment form, any IEP or 504 paperwork and update you into our system.
What's a typical day like for a K-12 student?
Each parent decides the day for their child(ren). Our students come from a diverse background and as such our program is very individualized. We believe it is a good ideal to have students work at least 4 days a week a minium of 4 hours a day.
If you want to keep a standard schedule like public school or a varied schedule, Texas Success Academy allows this as long as students are able to meet their end of class schedule.
Here are a few examples:
Option 1
Wake up meditate on the Word of God
Take a class 30 to 45 minutes
Take a small break
Take a class 30 to 45 minutes
Do a family activity or run errands as needed
Take a class 30 to 45 minutes
Take a PE class (3o minutes) Can be taken over 2 to 3 days @ 1o minutes each.
Lunch
Take an hour class
Meet with your teacher
Option Two:
Take a class 30 to 45 minutes
Take a small break
Take a class 30 to 45 minutes
Do a family activity or run errands as needed
Take a class 30 to 45 minutes
Take a PE class (3o minutes) Can be taken over 2 to 3 days @ 1o minutes each.
Lunch
Take an hour class
Bible Study
Option Three:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
English, Math, Science, Bible
Tuesday, Thursday
Social Studies, Electives and PE
Option Four:
Monday-Friday 30 to 45 minutes each
English
Math
Social Studies
Science
PE
Elective
Bible study with family
Do I select my own classes? (K-12 students)
Core Classes are selected for you and also the sequence students will take the course.
For example, students will take the following:
K-8th
Language Arts
Math
Social Studies
Bible Study
Science
PE
Electives - Art or a creative electives
9th-12th
English 1, 2, 3, and 4
Math
Social Studies
Bible Study
Science
PE
College and Career Readiness
Foreign Language (Optional only required for 4-Year universities)
Electives
See the Graduation Requirements.
How long does it take to complete a class/classes or semester? (K-12)
You have a couple of learning options.
Keep on the semester plan: Fall, Spring and Summer like a traditional school setting
Use the 10 months from the day enrolled: Students who want a more flexible schedule will be allowed to have 10 months from the time they enrolled to complete the course.
Please tell your enrollment coach at the time you enroll.
What are parent's responsibilities? (K-12)
Parents are their child's first teacher. We want parents and students to feel comfortable working and learning with Texas Success Academy.
Parents must monitor their child(ren) and make sure all communications are returned to be teachers, advisors, tutors and staff to ensure the student success.
Parents must also keep the start day and decide if they are on a semester plan or 10 month plan per year.
The semester plan = Fall starts in August and ends in December, Spring starts in January and ends in May, and Summer School starts in June and ends in July.
The 10 month plan allows students to take classes 10 months from their enrollment day. The start and stop month will vary per enrollment.
How long does it take to received my classes once I enroll? (Adult Learners)
Allow three days.
Your enrollment coach will contact to see if you need interventions to help you with your classes.
Since each student has different needs, we take time to review the enrollment form, any IEP or 504 paperwork and update you into our system.
Do I select my own classes? (Adult Learners)
We have a specialized program that will adults to combine classes and receive a quality education. This is an accelerated program with a flexible schedule for adults.
You may select electives if needed.
How long does it take to earn my diploma? (Adult)
That depends on you. Your classes will be available 24/7/365. You may download the app that is in the membership page and take your classes with you.
Once you complete your classes you will then be able to request to graduate.
Your advisor will help you with the final step to graduate.
Do I take my exams online?
Yes. All programs maybe live-monitored by teachers, mentors, advisors, tutors and/or administration. We are able to view you taking an exam through our system which means you are being proctored through our system.
K-12 students must have an parent/guardian or a designated adult monitor during all exams. Students can also be monitor by teachers or the principal at their current or previous campus while taking credit recovery exams.
How can I pay tuition?
Pay in full when you enroll or use our no interest payment plan.
K12 Payment Plan, when you setup an account with FACTS. You will have your own account and can payments.
Adults when you sing up, you select your payment plan. Do not use FACTS.
Learn more about setting up your account and enroll Here.
You can mail in your Cashier’s Check or Money Order to:
Texas Success Academy
1400 W. Mayfield Rd., Bldg 350
Arlington, TX 76015
We do not accept cash through the mail.
If you select the payment plan option then payments are on the 5th and 20th (you may change this date if needed once you enroll). If you are late, there is a $30 late fee. You may pay partial payments until your monthly amount is paid prior to the due date.
Can I participate in the Graduation Ceremony?
We loved for you to!! We have the graduation ceremony once a year in July. Unfortunately, this year the ceremony was cancelled due to lack of participation. (June 2019). We plan on allowing students from the 18/19 graduating class to walk in the 19/20 graduation ceremony.
Graduating Seniors and Adult Learns may participate.
Students receive:
Cap, Gown, Tassel
5 tickets (at rehearsal)
We have several pictures from our graduations on our Facebook page. Visit us at www.Facebook.com/TexasSuccessAcademy
What awards do students receive?
Valedictorian - One per year
Salutatorian - One per year
Graduating Early - Multiple
Top 10% of Graduates - Multiple
A Honor Roll - Multiple Fall and Spring
A/B Honor Roll - Multiple Fall and Spring
Most Improved - Multiple Fall and Spring-
National Honor Society - Eligible grades 10, 11 and 12 (pending)
How to I contact my teacher?
We want parents and students to build relationships with the teachers. Teachers are here when you need them for support, reteaching lessons, adjusting lessons and helping students one-to-one or in groups.
Please keep in mind teachers will respond within 24 to 48 hours depending on the amount of students ahead of you. Sometimes teachers are able to respond within the hour.
You may sign up for a time on their calendar.
Teachers maybe contacted the following ways:
Email
Phone
Skype
Video Conferencing
Teachers are not normally available on the weekends, holidays or school breaks, so please check their calendar for their schedule.
How long does it take to receive my transcript and diploma?
Once you have met all requirements, please request to graduate. The form is under TSA students and on the membership page.
Here's the process:
We will review the request.
Pull a report of your classes and grades.
Double check that you have met requirements.
Update your grades.
Transfer all previous credits to your transcript.
Complete the transcript and diploma.
Have the documents approved by the Superintendent.
Have documents signed up uploaded.
Mail documents to the address listed on your Request to Graduate Form.
We mail priority.
Please allow up to 7 days for the review to be completed and up to two months for the process to be completed. Once we mail your transcript and diploma you will receive a notice from the post office with tracking details.
What are Texas Success Academy Hours?
We are open 24/7 online.
Teachers have their own office hours.
The Academy Staff hours vary from 9 am to 5 pm. Monday-Thursday. We normally take our last call around 4:30 pm.
How can I call or contact someone at Texas Success Academy?
New potential students NOT ENROLLED will contact an enrollment coach.
Ms. Kelly
Info@TexasSuccessAcademy.com
817-472-1117 Ext 105
Ms. Patricia
info1@TexasSuccessAcademy.com
817-472-1117 Ext104
School records to send or receive, VOE, Third-Party verification of graduation or enrollment, Transcripts and Diploma will contact our registrar.
Ms. Mimi Medles
Registrar@TexasSuccessAcademy.com
817-472-1117 Ext 107
Fax: 1-877-330-2606
K-12 Payment Plan Accounts
Log into your FACTS Account
To speak with a representative, please call 866.441.4637, Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Central) or Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Central).
You can do the following and much more:
-Balances
-Payment History
-Change Payment Dates
-Update your Information
-Change Credit or Bank Information
-Have a summary of your payments for taxes
-and so much more
Partnerships with school districts, public schools, private schools, charities, workforce centers will contact the superintendent.
Dr. Lisa Chappell or Ms. Christi Pierce Office Manager
Partnership Request Form
817-472-1117 Ext 103
You may also contact our Office Manager, Christi Pierce regarding potential partnerships.
I need a Verification of Enrollment ?
Those forms can be requested for free from the registrar. Students receive one free per semester.
Students must be in good standing academically and financially.
Third-Party Verification of Graduation or Enrollment for Employment must have a form filled out.
Please use this form for all third-party requests.
I am on the old system, how do I stop the auto-pay?
Please contact Christi Pierce and she will stop the payments. ChristiP@TexasSuccessAcademy.com
817-472-1117 Ext 107
Please be advised that if an extra payment comes out after you have paid in full, we will refund that payment.
Students using FACTS would not have this issue.
I need to re-enroll, what do I do?
Please contact Christi Pierce at ChristiP@TexasSuccessAcademy.com or via phone 817-472-1117 Ext 107
Fees:
If it's been longer than a year, you will need to re-apply.
Collection account and you have classes to complete- You may enroll after speaking with Christi. You can set up an appointment here.
Discounts
We now offer the following:
K12 students 10% off Tuition
Military Discount
Multiply Child Discount
Hometown Heroes (Teachers, Medical, Police and Fire)