First-Ever Early Middle College Program at Virtual School in Michigan Now Available
24 April 2019 - 5:00PM
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Early College Credits, and Save Thousands in College Debt;
Highpoint Virtual Academy Now Accepting Enrollments for 2019-20
School Year
Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM) has been
chosen as the first-ever virtual public school in Michigan to offer
an Early Middle College (EMC) program.
EMC is a three-year program at HVAM designed to allow eligible
students to earn a high-school diploma while also earning an
associate degree, a Michigan Early Middle College Association
(MEMCA) technical certificate, an industry-recognized technical
certificate, or 60 transferable credits. HVAM is a tuition-free
public charter school available to students statewide.
As part of this EMC program, HVAM will partner with Baker
College to offer students an associate degree in business
administration, and with Davenport University to offer an associate
of applied science – computer information systems degree. Students
must begin either program in the 11th grade. EMC credits may apply
to additional degree programs at Baker and Davenport
universities.
All EMC classes are administered online, however HVAM students
can opt to take face-to-face classes at the Baker University
campuses in Allen Park, Auburn Hills, Cadillac, Clinton Township,
Flint, Jackson, Muskegon, or Owosso. Students can also take classes
at Davenport University campuses in Grand Rapids, Holland, Lansing,
Midland, Warren, Flint, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, or Detroit.
Outside of the EMC program, HVAM students can also participate
in the school’s dual enrollment program. Qualifying students can
take college credit-bearing classes while still in high school,
which can be used to fulfill both high school graduation
requirements and count for college credit. More information can be
found at the Michigan Department of Education.
Students enrolled in both programs will receive college ID
cards, making them eligible for college-level tutoring, study
sessions, and even access to campus amenities like computer labs
and the gym.
“This is an amazing opportunity for our online students and
their families in the state of Michigan,” said Mary Moorman, HVAM
Head of School. “The EMC and dual enrollment programs could greatly
reduce student and parent college cost and give Michigan students a
significant advantage towards pursing additional college credits
and starting their careers.”
Per the Detroit News, “Michigan has seen exponential growth in
its early middle college programs and schools in the last five
years. From 2013 through 2017, the number of programs and schools
has increased 69 percent, reaching 135 programs and schools and
nearly 11,208 students in the 2016-17 school year."
EMC programs were established in Michigan brick-and-mortar
schools as far back as 1991, with significant funding to expand the
programs added to the state budget by former Gov. Jennifer Granholm
in 2006. This new collaboration with HVAM was approved by the
Michigan Department of Education in February and will run as a
pilot to determine the efficacy of a virtual EMC, and how it could
continue to help students and families in Michigan.
HVAM is a full-time online Michigan public-school, authorized by
Mesick Consolidated Schools, and open tuition-free to all students
who reside in Michigan. Delivered entirely online, HVAM offers a
personalized approach to learning, with rich, engaging curriculum
designed to assist students who seek alternative pathways to
education.
Virtual classes are taught by Michigan-licensed teachers who
provide instruction during live online class sessions, and are
available to students via phone, email, and one-to-one
meetings.
Families are invited to apply now for the Fall 2019 semester
program.
More information on HVAM, EMC, dual enrollment, how to enroll,
and a schedule of upcoming events can be found
at hvam.k12.com. An online orientation – required for new HVAM
families, will take place September 25th.
About Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan
Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan (HVAM) is a tuition-free
online public charter school authorized by Mesick Consolidated
Schools that currently serves students in grades K through 12
throughout the state. As part of the Michigan public school system,
HVAM is tuition-free and gives parents and families the choice to
access the engaging curriculum and tools provided by K12 Inc.
(NYSE: LRN), the nation’s leading provider of K-12 proprietary
curriculum and online education programs. For more information
about HVAM, visit hvam.k12.com.
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