Launch Helps UCHS Students Earn Credits Through On-Line Courses
University City High School announces the offering of a new online partnership for students, including incoming freshmen, who want to jump-start their high school year with courses that are personalized to fit their individual interests. The program called, "Launch," will be offered at no cost to our student families and makes it possible to earn high school credits in traditional and online settings simultaneously!
Enrolled students can take classes from home as soon as this summer (2018), or find time in their schedules to take a course in the high school library next fall. UCHS has offered online options before, but Launch allows students to take online learning to an entirely different level. Launch is a virtual academy that provides quality learning options that are approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHAA). All Launch courses are taught by certified Missouri teachers.
"Launch is a great breakthrough in the modern learning process," said Dr. Robert Dillon, District executive director of Technology and Innovative Learning."It gives students a chance to have a voice in their education by allowing them to design a course schedule that is targeted to their personal goals."
The Launch catalog includes more than 60 course options (up to 90 this summer) that extend the traditional high school offerings in basic, AP and specialized courses. This enables high school students to personalize their education experiences. In addition to classes currently offer at UCHS, students have the option of adding courses such as Astronomy, AP Computer Science, ACT Prep, Japanese I and II, Personal Finance, Web Design, Digital Communications and more. Launch also supports the different learning needs of students by expanding access to additional course offerings, providing credit recovery for those who need extra help and making credit acquisition available for transfer students entering school mid-semester.
Click on the link below for more specific website offerings:
- High School:https://fueledbylaunch.com/
courses/#high_school
Middle School:https://fueledbylaunch.com/courses/#middle_school
For more information, contact UCHS Launch Coordinator Dr. Robert Dillon at rdillon@ucityschools.org or (314) 290-4097.