Utica Community Schools, in conjunction with Michigan Virtual, is pleased to offer an online learning experience to current secondary UCS students. This program will afford students an opportunity to earn an additional one-half credit toward graduation requirements per online course. Michigan Virtual is only being accepted by UCS for credit forward, not credit recovery. Students must meet with their school counselor to select the appropriate course to fulfill UCS graduation requirements. Final semester exams must be taken in the presence of a UCS employee, students will earn a letter grade that corresponds to the UCS grading policy for the online course. Policy 6210 Electronic Course Credit. The letter grade will be reflected on the student’s high school transcript, class rank and GPA points.
Who would benefit from this program?
Students who are looking to complete a course for graduation requirements prior to the start of the 2024-2025 school year to open their schedules for other course work.
How do I register?
Meet with counselor to sign up for course(s).
Registration will open on Monday, April 29, 2024, and will close on Friday, May 31, 2024.
When do classes begin?
Classes begin Friday, May 24, 2024, and end on Friday, August 2, 2024. Students will need to begin working on coursework as soon as the course opens in May to complete the courses on time. No additional time can be given for these courses.
How often should my child work on this course?
The recommendation is at least 2 - 3 hours each day. This is a self-paced, computer-based course. While a teacher is available for assistance, direct instruction is not available. This requires students to be on task and self-motivated.
Can my child graduate from high school early because of the credits earned through the online learning experience?
No, these courses can be used to fill graduation requirements but not to graduate early.
Will the final grade earned in this course final grade appear on my child’s transcript?
Yes, a score of 60% or higher will be required in order for the student to receive credit for the course. The grade earned will be posted on the course history, be factored in calculating GPA and become part of the student’s official transcript and will be used to fulfill graduation requirements if your child successfully completes the course.
Can my child choose to receive a credit (CR) for the course(s)?
No, UCS Policy 6210 states, students will be required to take the end of the course exam provided by the electronic course agency in the presence of the UCS mentor or designee. A score of 60% or higher will be required in order for the student to receive credit for the course. The grade earned will be posted on the course history, be factored in calculating GPA and become part of the student’s official transcript.
When can my child be scheduled to take the final exam?
Thursday, August 1, 2024, or Friday, August 2, 2024.
Where does my child take the final exam?
Henry Ford II High School 11911 Clinton River Road Sterling Heights 48313
What time can my child take the final exam?
8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Will transportation be provided?
No, transportation will not be provided.
Will my child need their school computer?
Yes, your student will need to bring their school issued device and charging chord to each session. More information regarding devices will be provided in a follow up email in late May 2024.
What if my child wants to drop the course?
You must email your drop request to Community Education at: communityedquestions@uticak12.org no later than Friday, June 21, 2024. Students who show no activity in the course by June 26, 2024, will be automatically dropped from the course.
No Class Jul 4 & Jul 5
