When families begin exploring online high school options, two questions come up more than almost any other: Will colleges recognize this diploma? And for families with student-athletes: Will my child stay NCAA eligible?
At Cushman Virtual, the answer to both is yes. Here is what that means in practice.
A Diploma Colleges Recognize and Respect
Cushman Virtual is a division of The Cushman School, Miami-Dade’s oldest continuously operating private school, founded in 1924. That century-long commitment to academic excellence is reflected in the program’s accreditations, which include:
- FCIS (Florida Council of Independent Schools)
- SACS/SAIS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools / Southern Association of Independent Schools)
- Cognia (a globally recognized accreditation body)
These accreditations mean that a Cushman Virtual transcript carries the same weight as one from any accredited brick-and-mortar private school. Colleges and universities recognize them without hesitation. For families weighing online education, this matters enormously. Not all virtual programs hold full regional or national accreditation, and an unaccredited diploma can create real obstacles during the college admissions process. Cushman Virtual removes that concern entirely.
Designed with Student-Athletes in Mind
For families whose children are pursuing collegiate athletics, high school academics are about more than grades. The NCAA has clear requirements for which courses count toward eligibility, and not every online program qualifies.
Every course in the Cushman Virtual catalog is NCAA approved. Whether your child is training for tennis, swimming, soccer, gymnastics, or another college-level sport, their academics will fully count toward their eligibility requirements. There are no gaps, no workarounds, and no surprises when it comes time to submit transcripts.
Just as important, Cushman Virtual is structured around the realities of a competitive athlete’s life. Live instruction takes place three days a week, and independent coursework is designed to be completed on a flexible schedule that accommodates early practices, travel for competitions, and training camps. Students do not have to sacrifice one for the other.
What Sets Cushman Virtual Apart
What makes Cushman Virtual distinct is not simply that it checks both boxes. It is that it does so within a rigorous, personalized academic environment built on more than 100 years of educational tradition.
Students engage with the same college-preparatory curriculum as their on-campus peers, with access to 30 AP courses and 34 Honors offerings. Dedicated counselors, college advisors, and teachers provide individualized support throughout a student’s journey, not just at the finish line.
For parents researching virtual school options, the right question is not only whether a program is accredited or NCAA approved. It is whether the program genuinely prepares your child for what comes next. At Cushman Virtual, both are part of the same commitment.
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