John Paul II Catholic High School was granted full accreditation by the Indiana State Board of Education on June 4, 2008.  JPIICHS is now listed as a state approved school on their website www.doe.in.gov under "high schools".  The school has worked hard to gain this accreditation and will now issue its own diplomas recognized by the State of Indiana.  21st Century Scholars are now able to receive the full benefits of that college program.  

Why is accreditation important?

Accreditation is important for several reasons: First, you know that an accredited school has submitted to an inspection by an outside objective agency. Besides this inspection, the school is required to follow accepted educational practices established by the accrediting agency. Assurance is given that the school has met the standards and will continue to meet them to maintain its accreditation.

Second, it is much easier to transfer credits from an accredited school than from a school that issues a non-accredited school. 

Third, accreditation is especially important when applying to college. Credits from an accredited school will likely be viewed as much more substantial than credits from a school that issues a non-accredited diploma. The reason is simple: colleges know that accredited schools maintain accepted standards. Colleges know nothing about credits from a school that issues a non-accredited diploma.