High School : Students who will be in 6th – 12th  grades next year (2024-2025)  may apply to enroll full time at Lighthouse Virtual Academy.  Lighthouse Virtual Academy is Muscogee County’s virtual option for 6th – 12th grades.

MCSD will provide consistent, weekly live instruction through Zoom and Canvas. Students will participate in synchronous and asynchronous instruction and collaboration.

Instruction will be an entirely online program

Devices will be provided by MCSD

Students who elect to attend Lighthouse Virtual Academy are asked to make a year-long commitment.  This year-long commitment is necessary because due to the nature of Lighthouse curriculum, leaving mid-year may negatively impact a student’s credits and progress toward graduation.  However, students will be permitted to return to their districted school within the first 10 days of the school year.

Applications are now open through February 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.  The application is located on the Muscogee County School District website under Families and Students, then click on the Magnet Applications button. Or you can click Here

Please call the school for more information on applications. 706-748-5453

MCSD will allow any interested parents / guardians of MCSD students in the rising 6th – 12th   grades the opportunity to apply to Lighthouse Virtual Academy for the 2024-2025  school year. Lighthouse Virtual Academy is not an appropriate instructional model for all students. Parents should carefully review the information on this website and consider whether Lighthouse Virtual Academy  is an appropriate environment for their child. If your student was not successful doing the virtual option during the 2020-2021 school year, consider the Checklist for a Successful Virtual Learner and this website when making the best decision for your student. If you answered false on the checklist, virtual learning may not be an appropriate choice for your student. Additionally, students must have attained a 70% or higher on grades in classes attempted during the 2023-2024  school year, be on grade level in Reading and Math, and no discipline incidents which resulted in suspension or expulsion during the 2023-2024 school year. There will be required testing in addition to the application. Students will sign up for their testing date when they fill out the application.

Milestones, AP testing, TAG testing, and other nationally normed tests will require that students report in person to a location in the district to take these assessments. Parents and guardians are required to arrange transportation to and from these events; advance notice will be provided.  No District transportation is available.

Students with disabilities or other accommodation needs who meet eligibility criteria are welcomed to apply to Lighthouse Virtual Academy.  The Individual Education Plans (IEP) or Section 504 or Health Plans of student applicants who meet Lighthouse Virtual Academy entrance criteria will be considered on an individualized basis in order to determine whether  Lighthouse Virtual Academy can provide appropriate supports, services, and accommodations.  Supports and services that can be offered by Lighthouse Virtual Academy must be deemed appropriate to meet the student’s needs, and this determination requires an individualized analysis.

No transportation will be provided. Families should consider this carefully when considering whether Lighthouse Virtual Academy is right for their family.

Yes, students will be encouraged, and guided in their dual enrollment choices.

Yes, we provide the full gamut of courses required for graduation.

Yes.

At this time meals are only available through the home zoned school. Students may arrange parent- provided transportation to home school to eat breakfast and lunch during the provided breaks.