Curriculum That Shapes a Lifetime of Learning

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA) makes learning fun with engaging online K Prep and kindergarten curriculum that introduces students to core subjects through interactive, play-based activities.

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MGLVA K Prep and kindergarten students take courses in the subjects listed below.

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ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS

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MATH

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SCIENCE

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HISTORY

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ART

K Prep Approach

K Prep Curriculum

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Kindergarten Curriculum

What does the online kindergarten experience look like?

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This chart shows the differences you can expect between these two similar programs so you can determine which is the right fit for your child.

KindergartenK Prep
Enrollment Age5 years old by September 15 years old by December 1
Length of Program1 Year2 Years (K Prep, then K)
CurriculumK12 Traditional Kindergarten.K12 Embark Curriculum for the first year.
Focus of StudyReading, writing, math, science, and social studies.Play-based learning to develop social and motor skills in math, reading, science, social studies, art, and music during Year 1. A traditional kindergarten focus of study during Year 2.
Benefits of ParticipationBuild foundational skills in core academic areas.Gain an extra year of social and emotional growth with additional time for math and reading support designed to set students up for success in kindergarten and beyond.

How do I know if my student is ready for kindergarten?

Knowing when your child is ready for kindergarten involves weighing social skills and what they’ve already learned. To help gauge your child’s academic readiness, take a look at the following list. Can your student perform most of these skills?

If you responded no to five or more, kindergarten prep may be the right option for your student.

Can your child:

Checkmark Name and recognize 5 colors?

Checkmark Name and recognize 10 letters?

Checkmark Recognize their name in print?

Checkmark Write most or all letters in their first name?

Checkmark Follow 2-step instructions?

Checkmark Identify numbers from 1–10?

Checkmark Count and order objects from 1–10?

Checkmark Draw a line and closed circle?

Checkmark Use scissors and pencils or crayons with control?

Checkmark Order 3 things in a sequence or repeat a simple pattern?

Finally

Checkmark Did your student attend preschool?

Meet Demonty

Demonty is a kindergarten student building his confidence and growing academically with online school. His mom, Janell, wanted an option that would allow her to be more involved and provide extra support to keep him on track. Demonty loves to explore outside, read books, and make friends while playing sports.

Explore a Day in the Life of Demonty

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Explore Our Courses

*The K12 course descriptions are a complete list of the courses that K12 provides. While MGLVA offers a comprehensive selection of courses, not every K12 course is available to MGLVA students. Information on specific courses is provided upon enrollment. For details, please ask your Personal Admissions Liaison (PAL) during the enrollment process.