Curriculum That Expands Minds

Select your child's grade level to explore our online courses designed to meet Michigan state standards.

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Online School Curriculum

Curriculum Built for Online Learning

Designed by experts in online learning, our classes ignite curiosity and expand our students’ understanding of the world and their place in it. From learning about core concepts to using their new knowledge to fuel their creativity, our students in Michigan build the essential skills and adaptability they need to go further in the classroom and wherever life takes them.

Dive deeper into our curriculum by exploring our sample lessons or selecting your child’s grade level below.

Select your student's grade level to explore more detailed course information:

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More Education Options for Your Family

Block Scheduling

Our flexible quarter schedule allows students to take a reduced number of courses over nine-week periods to give students the quality learning time they need to master the skills and standards of their grade level.  

  • Traditional Middle School: Students will have a mix of semester long and quarter long courses and will need to complete a minimum of 14 courses per year, as aligned to MDE requirements. Core courses, such as math and language arts, will be taken throughout the year. Science, social sciences, and electives courses will be taken on a quarter schedule.

  • Traditional or Alternative High School: Students will take three courses every nine weeks, for a minimum of 12 courses per year, as aligned to MDE requirements.  

Summer Programs

To provide even greater flexibility for our students and their families, Great Lakes Learning Academy offers year-long educational options.

  • Traditional Middle School: We offer Supplemental Instructional Support Programs in the areas of math and language arts, which are offered in the summer.  
  • Traditional or Alternative High School: We offer a full course catalog of course offerings to take during two summer school terms. This is a great option for students who need to catch up or who want to work ahead through enrichment and acceleration opportunities.

Learn more about GLLA's Alternative High School

Sample Lessons

Igniting Passion for Discovery and Knowledge

Our lessons are designed to create academic growth while helping to build fundamental life skills. This approach gives your student a unique, well-rounded experience which empowers them to be their best selves.

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