Great Lakes Learning Academy is more than a fully accredited online school, it’s a tight-knit school community offering all the services and resources needed to create a well-rounded student experience. Great Lakes Learning Academy gives students throughout Michigan the flexibility to learn at home with award-winning curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards.
100% ONLINE | TUITION FREE | ACCREDITED | PERSONALIZED LEARNING PLANS
Award-winning, engaging and interactive curriculum for grades 6-12
Experienced and certified online teachers
Activities that connect online students
Events for prospective students and families who want to learn more
Families choose Great Lakes Learning Academy for a quality 6–12 education that is individualized to meet the unique learning style of each student.
Because Great Lakes courses are offered throughout the year—during the fall, spring, and summer sessions—our online high school provides school students in Michigan three flexible graduation pacing options for meeting state education standards.
Students take a full course load in the fall and spring sessions.
FALL
6 (3 credits)
SPRING
6 (3 credits)
SUMMER
0 (0 credits)
TOTAL COURSES (CREDITS)
12 (6 credits)
Students take fewer courses than a typical course load in the fall and spring sessions, but also attend the summer session.
FALL
5 (2.5 credits)
SPRING
5 (2.5 credits)
SUMMER
2 (1 credits)
TOTAL COURSES (CREDITS)
12 (6 credits)
Students attend fall, spring and summer sessions full-time, enabling them to graduate early or take post-secondary dual enrollment courses.
FALL
6 (3 credits)
SPRING
6 (3 credits)
SUMMER
2-4 (1-2 credits)
TOTAL COURSES (CREDITS)
14-16 (7-8 credits)
Great Lakes Learning Academy now offers award-winning coursework that’s developed especially for our students by StrongMind, our curriculum and technology partner.
Under Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act* (FOIA), people can view or obtain copies of most public records of public organizations by written request. As a public-school academy, Great Lakes Learning Academy complies with this act. Please note that student information is private and protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
If you have an FOIA request, please submit it in writing, either in person, or using mail, fax, or email. Be sure to include your name, phone number, and mailing address, plus a clear description of the public records requested. The school may charge a fee to cover costs.
View the Great Lakes Learning Academy Summary, Procedures, and Guidelines
Submit written FOIA requests to:
Great Lakes Learning Academy
Attention: FOIA Coordinator
2875 Eyde Parkway, Suite 200
East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 517-451-3020 | Fax: 517-451-3025
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