High School Curriculum

Students follow a rich, flexibly-paced curriculum offering guided by highly-qualified subject area teachers, a teacher advisor, and online teaching staff. We emphasize interdisciplinary connections throughout the curriculum, and also support students in developing study areas of their own interests. WAVE is a 22 credit, high school diploma program. Student diplomas are issued by the home district. 


Middle School Curriculum

Our 7th and 8th grade curriculum is a flexible, time-based program organized into four academic quarters. The hybrid model allows students to move through their coursework at a flexible pace while still receiving structure, guidance, and support from highly qualified subject-area teachers, a dedicated teacher advisor, and online instructional staff.

Our approach is designed to meet students where they are academically while helping them continue to grow in the skills they need for high school and beyond. Teachers provide guidance, monitor student progress, and adjust support based on each student's individual learning needs.

In addition to core academics, our curriculum places a strong emphasis on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and the development of essential skills such as communication, organization, problem-solving, self-management, responsibility, and independent learning.

The goal is to provide students with a supportive and flexible learning environment that strengthens both their academic foundation and the personal skills necessary to become successful, confident learners.


Key Elements

  • Year-round, individualized programming
  • Learning community both online and in person
  • Strong instructor and student relationships and culture
  • Highly individualized curriculum pacing and planning
  • Each student is equipped with a computer workstation and internet connectivity in their home, and must schedule classroom time a minimum of two days a week. 

The Learning Environment

  • Google Apps for Education for communication and collaboration
  • Headrush Learning Management System with standards based grading
  • Individualized and interdisciplinary learning materials aligned with county wide initiatives such as adolescent literacy supports and Assessment Literacy
  • Scheduled, consistent on-site time with curriculum support for all Michigan Merit Curriculum content areas