Ishpeming Public Schools

The Ishpeming Public School District is now offering an online accredited curriculum for grades K - 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 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 individualized schedule, to include support from a certified instructor.
• Access to a wide variety of courses

Who Qualifies for the Ishpeming Online Academy?

• 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 Ishpeming Online Academy, contact the Ishpeming Middle/High School office at 906.485.1066 or the Birchview Elementary Office at 906.485.6341.