Curriculum, Programming, Diverse Learners, & Diploma Info
Curriculum, Programming, & Diverse Learners
MCCSC Online is partnering with a third-party vendor, Edmentum, to provide staffing and curriculum for MCCSC Online courses through their program called EdOptions Academy. All teachers are certified to teach in Indiana. MCCSC has partnered with Edmentum successfully for use in other programs for several years. All MCCSC Online students will have a Success Coach to help with monitoring attendance, academic progress, additional support, and to provide regular updates to families.
Guidance and Counseling Services
The school counselor and principal at The Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship will assist students with course selection and making sure they are meeting academic requirements. They will also check-in with students and families as necessary regarding attendance, grades, etc. If a student is in need of mental health services, they may be referred to receive support through a partnership between MCCSC schools and Centerstone. Free counseling may be provided in-person or virtually.
Transcripts
Transcripts will be processed by the main office at The Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship. Email MCCSCOnline@mccsc.edu to request a transcript.
Kindergarten through Grade 12
Students will participate in courses taught by Indiana certified teachers who utilize Edmentum’s catalog of over 400 courses that meet the graduation needs of students earning an Indiana Diploma as outlined by the Indiana Department of Education.
Edmentum’s curriculum provides a learning experience that is based on real-world skills and aligned to state and national standards. This rigorous and engaging content is designed to meet each student at his or her proficiency level through the use of media-rich and interactive experiences. EdOptions Academy allows for the following benefits:
- Independently paced format
- Full Schedule with 6-7 classes including electives
- Flexible class times outside typical school hours
- Live meetings with teacher or other teachers to meet student needs
- Options for Advanced Placement (AP) and Career and Tech Ed (CTE) courses
- Individualized schedule and plan for each student
- On Demand Help available for all courses each day
- Mastery learning approach allows students multiple tries to demonstrate content proficiency
All MCCSC Online students can have a Success Coach to help with monitoring attendance, academic progress, additional support, and to provide regular updates to families.
Hybrid Opportunities
Students may be granted permission to enroll in MCCSC Online and participate as an in-person student for select courses. If your child is interested in this opportunity, please reach out to the principal of The Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship. You can email MCCSCOnline@mccsc.edu or call The Academy. Not all courses will be available to MCCSC Online students.
Current full-time, in-person students who are interested in a hybrid opportunity/schedule should discuss with their current school counselor. An application to MCCSC online and approval of the application is also required to begin any hybrid schedules.
Additional Information:
- Families of hybrid students must provide their own transportation for these courses.
- Students should arrive on time but no earlier than 10 minutes before their scheduled class and should depart within 10 minutes after the scheduled class.
- Students must check in and out of the main office or other designated area upon entry and departure.
- Failure to attend or comply with arrival and dismissal processes may result in removal from hybrid student status and return to full time MCCSC Online student or full time in-person student at the home school.
- Hybrid students are held responsible for meeting attendance expectations and abiding by both the MCCSC Online Handbook and the handbook of the in-person school. Policies and consequences may be issued by the in-person school which have an impact on MCCSC Online enrollment.
Diverse Learners
High Ability
Students enrolled in MCCSC Online may be able to take advanced courses in certain subject areas based on their readiness and ability. In collaboration with MCCSC’s Coordinator of High Ability Services, your family can discuss these options with the counselor to make sure your student is registered for the appropriate courses.
Students will have access to Advanced Placement (AP) or accelerated courses within the EdOptions Academy course catalog. Students will need to continue to demonstrate proficiency in these courses for consideration for future placement. Please note, AP tests must be taken in person at the designated MCCSC location.
In addition, students interested in hybrid programming may be able to attend dual credit and/or dual enrollment courses in-person at MCCSC high schools.
English Language Learners
MCCSC Online is dedicated to providing English Learners (EL) with instruction in English language development and support services. ELs will have an individualized learning plan (ILP). This plan is developed through MCCSC in collaboration with the EL and content teachers, and with input from the parent, student, and other personnel as needed.
Students identified for EL services are required to participate in annual WIDA assessments in-person. Specific dates and times will be communicated with families.
Special Education
For students who have already been identified as needing special education services, a review of the student’s IEP and a case conference will take place to determine a student’s least restrictive environment, including whether an online school is the best option for a student, as part of the enrollment process for MCCSC Online. In addition, at this meeting, service options will be discussed and the team will identify who will be providing services. In many cases, services will still be provided by MCCSC teachers and staff.
For MCCSC Online students who are suspected of having a disability, all state and federal processes and timelines will be followed.
Grading & GPA
Families will be provided with regular status reports approximately twice a month with updates on attendance and academic status. Families also have access to their student’s courses in Edmentum to check progress. Report cards will be issued at the end of each semester for final semester grades. For letter grades, the following points are awarded (for grade point average purposes, a year course is composed of two semester courses):
| Grade | Score | Regular | Honors | AP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 97-100 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
5.0 |
| A | 93-96 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| A- | 90-92 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| B+ | 87-89 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| B | 83-86 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| B- | 80-82 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| C+ | 77-79 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| C | 73-76 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| C- | 70-72 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| D+ | 67-69 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| D | 63-66 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| D- | 60-62 | .7 | .7 | .7 |
| F | 59 & Below | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The total of these points is divided by the number of courses taken to produce a Grade Point Average (GPA)
Graduation & Diploma Information
Students graduating from MCCSC Online will receive an MCCSC Diploma from The Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship. Indiana has updated graduation requirements for the class of 2029 and beyond. Please see the appropriate graduation requirements based on the student’s graduation year.
Graduation Requirements: Class of 2026-2028
Students graduating by 2028 (current sophomores) or earlier will follow the requirements of the Indiana Core 40 Diploma. Students may also meet additional requirements to earn Academic or Technical Honors.
Graduation Requirements: Class of 2029 and After
Students graduating in 2029 (current freshmen) or later will follow the requirements of the New Indiana Diploma, listed on the right side of the graphic below. They may also complete Readiness Seals.