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The ''Monroe Virtual Middle School'' ('''MVMS''') is an online public middle school located in the [[US]] state of [[Wisconsin]]. The programme is approved by the School District of Monroe Board of Education and - unusually at this level - offers a three-year middle school diploma. MVMS is unusual in that it operates separately from its counterpart, the [[Monroe Virtual High School]] (MVMS); [[US]] middle and high schools are usually grouped together, at least in name. | The ''Monroe Virtual Middle School'' ('''MVMS''') is an online public middle school located in the [[US]] state of [[Wisconsin]] (for grades 6-8). The programme is approved by the School District of Monroe Board of Education and - unusually at this level - offers a three-year middle school diploma. MVMS is also unusual in that it operates separately from its counterpart, the [[Monroe Virtual High School]] (MVMS); [[US]] middle and high schools are usually grouped together, at least in name. | ||
Students progress using computer-based courses, print-based correspondence courses, independent study, and experiential credit-based options. | Students progress using computer-based courses, print-based correspondence courses, independent study, and experiential credit-based options. | ||
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Course providers are Brigham Young University, the University of Missouri and the North Dakota Center for Distance Education. | Course providers are Brigham Young University, the University of Missouri and the North Dakota Center for Distance Education. | ||
Tests must be completed in a proctored setting. | Tests must be completed in a proctored setting. Students may study from home or using online computers available at the Monroe Virtual Middle School Centre. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf | * "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf | ||
* "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/ | * "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/; state profile at http://www.kpk12.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/EEG_KP2010-stateprof-WI.pdf | ||
* Monroe Virtual Middle School web site, http://www.virtualdiploma.net/ | * Monroe Virtual Middle School web site, http://www.virtualdiploma.net/ | ||
Latest revision as of 00:52, 19 September 2011
The Monroe Virtual Middle School (MVMS) is an online public middle school located in the US state of Wisconsin (for grades 6-8). The programme is approved by the School District of Monroe Board of Education and - unusually at this level - offers a three-year middle school diploma. MVMS is also unusual in that it operates separately from its counterpart, the Monroe Virtual High School (MVMS); US middle and high schools are usually grouped together, at least in name.
Students progress using computer-based courses, print-based correspondence courses, independent study, and experiential credit-based options.
The Monroe Virtual Middle School web site is at http://www.virtualdiploma.net/
More Details
Course providers are Brigham Young University, the University of Missouri and the North Dakota Center for Distance Education.
Tests must be completed in a proctored setting. Students may study from home or using online computers available at the Monroe Virtual Middle School Centre.
References
- "A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning", iNACOL, October 2010, http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/national_report.pdf
- "Keeping Pace With Online Learning: An Annual Review of Policy and Practice", Evergreen Education Group, 2010, http://kpk12.com/reports/; state profile at http://www.kpk12.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/EEG_KP2010-stateprof-WI.pdf
- Monroe Virtual Middle School web site, http://www.virtualdiploma.net/