About Great Lakes Learning Academy’s Grade 6–12 Programs
Discover how online school can help your child learn, grow, and thrive. At Great Lakes Learning Academy, we help students in grades 6–12 become confident learners while building essential connections with their families, teachers, and peers.
Through a unique combination of core courses and electives, as well as College and Career Readiness offerings for older students, our online school in Michigan empowers children to find their own path—wherever life takes them.
How Much Does Great Lakes Learning Academy Cost?
Great Lakes Learning Academy is 100 percent tuition-free! Like other public schools, Great Lakes Learning Academy is fully funded by the state of Michigan, allowing us to provide a high-quality learning experience aligned with Michigan educational standards at no cost to families. In fact, each family will be provided with one laptop per student.
There are no hidden fees—just like at traditional brick-and-mortar schools, families are only responsible for school supplies, optional in-person field trips, and in some cases computer and internet.
How Does Online School Work?
Depending on their grade level and how long it takes them to master concepts and material, students spend between approximately 25–30 hours per week learning and growing. Their online learning experience includes a unique mix of independent work in our dedicated online learning portal and regularly scheduled LiveLesson® sessions with peers and their teachers. The ratio of time spent between online learning and independent offline work also varies based on grade level.
In addition, Great Lakes Learning Academy students have the unique opportunity to spend quality time with their Learning Coach, a role typically filled by a parent or caregiver who supports their learning throughout the school day.
Through this approach, students can learn where and when work best for them—while benefiting from a strong circle of support that includes their peers, families, and talented educators.
Our Online Curriculum for Grades 6–12
Online Middle School
Middle school students gain a solid foundation through core courses and take electives that match their unique interests like foreign languages, music, theater, and more.
Online High School
High school students further their traditional education through core courses as well as take electives, college prep, and career-readiness courses that match their unique interests and goals.
Our Online Students in Michigan
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Accredited and Experienced
When your child enrolls at Great Lakes Learning Academy, they’ll be attending an accredited public school where they can meet all the Michigan educational and high school graduation requirements.
Great Lakes Learning Academy is authorized through Central Michigan University and accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia. Connections Academy schools are supported by Connections Education LLC, which is accredited by Cognia.
For student-athletes interested in participating in collegiate athletics, many of our classes have been approved by the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Parents and Guardians as Partners in Learning
As a Learning Coach, you have the opportunity to give your child a level of support and guidance that no one else can. You get to watch them learn, progress, and succeed.
Learn more about your role as Learning Coach, including all the ways we’ll support you along the way.
How to
Enroll at Great Lakes Learning Academy
We’ve built a strong community that includes students, families, and talented educators. Ready to join us? We’ve made the enrollment process as simple as possible and will be here to support you every step of the way.