You may have heard people say that a high school diploma is so important, but what are the actual benefits of having one? What makes finishing high school worth the time and effort? Compare these 6 benefits of a high school diploma to the 3 reasons not to go back to school and see for yourself if getting your high school diploma is worth it for you. 

Thinking about earning your high school diploma online and don’t know where to get started? Then this is the guide for you! From admissions to past graduation and everything in between, here’s everything you need to know about earning your high school diploma online.

What comes next after high school? Whether you’re just starting your James Madison journey or you’re wrapping up your last few classes, deciding what to do after graduation can feel stressful. Besides having to decide what you want to do for a career and where you want to go for college, understanding how to apply to the schools you’re interested in with an online high school diploma seems complicated. It doesn’t have to! Here’s what you should know about applying to colleges after your James Madison graduation.

Curious about online high school? Have some questions about the experience, how to transfer in, and what comes after? Begin the path of owning your education and discover the answers for yourself in JMHS’s Ultimate High School Guide for Teens. You’ll learn everything about your online high school from a typical JMHS schedule to making friends in online high school, and more!

Deciding which high school electives you should take involves knowing what your school offers, what your goals are after high school, and how rigorous you want your courses to be. Electives may seem less important than your core classes, but depending on what you want to do after high school, they can help prepare you for your next move. Here’s why electives are important and how to decide which classes are right for you.