The Ishpeming Public School District is now offering an online accredited curriculum for grades 7-12. Our online academy is a tuition free program, providing a high quality personalized educational experience with the flexibility to learn on your own time. Similarities to a traditional setting: State certified instructors Tuition free program Follows a traditional school year schedule Michigan aligned curriculum Adheres to state required assessments Awards a Ishpeming High School Diploma Must adhere to the 23 high school graduation credit requirements established by the Ishpeming Public School District Differences from a traditional setting: Schooling takes place at home, on the road, or at an alternative location where there is internet access Receive an individualize schedule, to include support from a certified instructor Access to a wide variety of courses Who qualifies for? Homeschool students Students with health issues Gifted and talented students Students who feel bullied Working students Guidelines to consider Ability of being full-time or part-time online, or in the traditional in-house setting Must participate in all required state assessments Must be scheduled for at least 5 traditional classes in-house to participate in extracurricular activities For more information, or to see if you qualify for the, contact the Ishpeming High School office at 906.485.1066. A list of classes and an enrollment form are attached, for your reference.
Credit Requirements for High School Graduation Math Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 (1) Additional Math Credit to be taken as a senior 4 credits English Language Arts Science Physical Science or Earth Science Biology or Applied Biology Chemistry or Physics Social Studies American History/Government World History/Government Economics (1/2 credit) Civics or Government (1/2 credit) Health and Physical Education Physical Education (1/2 credit) Health (1/2 credit) Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts 4 credits 3 credits 3 credits 1 credit 1 credit World Language 2 credit Can substitute an additional Visual, Performing, Applied Arts, or CTE Program, for 1 World Language credit Other Electives Total 5 credits 23 credits
Middle School Curriculum Grades 7-8 English Language Arts Language Arts 5 Language Arts 6 Language Arts 7 Language Arts 8 Spelling 5 Spelling 6 History/Social Studies History and Geography 5 History and Geography 6 World Civilization 7 History and Geography 8 Mathematics Math 5 Math 6 Math 7 Math 8 Algebra I Science Science 5 Science 6 Science 7 Science 8 Earth Science Specials Spanish I Health Quest Career Explorations I Career Explorations II Career Explorations III Keyboarding and Application Principles of Coding *Additional courses available
High School Curriculum Grades 9-12 Mathematics Algebra Geometry Algebra ll Pre-Calculus Probability and Statistics Coordinate Algebra Analytic Geometry Consumer Math Trigonometry AP Calculus History/Social Sciences Civil War Economics Government Twentieth Century American History U.S. History Foundation to Present U.S. History Reconstruction to Present World Geography World History Economics Government Vietnam Era Civil War AP U.S. Government and Politics AP U.S. History AP Comparative Government and Politics Psychology Personal Financial Literacy AP Macroeconomics Language Arts English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 AP English Language and composition Science Biology Chemistry Earth Science Environmental Science Integrated Physics and Chemistry Physics World Languages French I French II Spanish I Spanish II Spanish III Business Essentials of Business Essentials of Communication (Speech) Technology and Research Health Health Quest 8 Health Education Personal and Family Living Physical Education Physical Fitness *Additional courses available
Online Student Enrollment Form Student Legal Name: Last First Middle Birthdate: Age: Male Female Student s Race: Please check one American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African-American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Grade Entering: Program: Middle School Online Academy High School Online Academy Does your child currently qualify for Special Education services or a 504 Plan: No Yes If yes, please if: Special Education 504 Plan With whom does the child reside: Both parents (same household) Mother Father Guardian Foster Parent Are you a resident of the Ishpeming Public School District: Yes No If no, please also complete a Schools of Choice application available on our website (www.ishpemingschools.org) or by contacting one of the offices listed below. Mother/Guardian Name: Home Address: Mailing Address: Home Phone: Email Address: Employer Name/Phone: Father/Guardian Name: Home Address: Mailing Address: Home Phone: Email Address: Employer Name/Phone: Cell Phone: Cell Phone: Are parent(s)/guardian(s) enlisted in the military: No Yes If yes, please if: Mother Father Guardian Doctor Name: Phone: Dentist Name: Phone: 1) Emergency Contact Person (other than Parent/Guardian): Relationship: Phone: 2) Emergency Contact Person (other than Parent/Guardian): Relationship: Phone: Does your Child have any physical problems that the school should be aware of? (Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, Heart Disease, etc.) Medications taken on a daily basis: Parent Signature: Date: Does your Child have a computer available for school use? Yes No Does your Child have internet access available for school use? Yes No If you should have any questions or need assistance completing this form, please contact: Ishpeming Middle/High School Office of the Superintendent 319 East Division Street 319 East Division Street Ishpeming, MI 49849 Ishpeming, MI 49849 906.485.1066 906.485.5501 OFFICE USE ONLY: Student Power School Account Updated On: By:
Online Student Enrollment Form Course Request Form Students Name: Grade: Birthdate: Semester 1 of Year 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Semester 2 of Year 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Parent Signature: Date: