MLHS Connect+

Students in MLHS Connect+ can be full-time online and off-site using the Edmentum curriculum. The student's schedule is flexible with the ability to retrieve credits and/or move at an accelerated pace. The student will receive support from certificated teachers who work on-campus at Medical Lake High School. 504 and IEP support are available as needed. Students will have a Written Student Learning Plan outlining classes and credits, involved in Monthly Progress Reviews, and weekly contact, all with the support of a certificated teacher.

Profile of a MLHS Connect+ student:

Diploma-seeking (24 credits)

Self-motivation and self-direction

Time-management skills

Ability and willingness to learn independently

Strong reading, writing, and communication skills

Self-advocacy

Program Requirements/Expectations:

Written Student Learning Plan created by a certificated teacher.

Monthly Progress Reviews assessed by a certificated teacher, communicated with student and guardian.

Intervention Plans created by certificated teachers, students, and/or guardians in order to help students get back on track

Weekly contact initiated by the student to the teacher through a two-way, academic conversation and potentially in-person check-ins and academic support. In-person expectations will be determined by the student and the teacher.

Expectations of students to work 28 hours a week online

Information:

Parents/guardians, if you would like to learn more contact our K-12 Connect+ coordinator, Lyra McGirk, at (509) 565-3291 or [email protected]. If you would like to take the next step to schedule a meeting with our team please complete this form: MLHS Connect+ Application 2025-26

Students may also contact their counselors to discuss their options: MLHS Counselor Contact 

Please read the Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) Statement of Understanding regarding the difference between an ALE experience and Home-based Instruction: ALE Statement of Understanding