Welcome to the MVA!
MelNAP Virtual Academy (MVA) is a free public school program that offers a virtual school experience to students in grades 6-12. MVA is a part of the Melvindale Northern Allen Park Public School district.
In MVA, students are eligible for a high school diploma after successfully completing the required credit requirements. The 9-12 program has both a 24-credit and 18-credit option. (The 18-credit option is available to eligible students only on a case-by-case basis.)
Students enrolled in grades 6-8 follow the same requirements per semester as the face-to-face school in our district.
Grades 6-12 Support
- Highly-qualified core MelNAP teachers in each class
- Each student has a certified MelNAP teacher as a mentor to monitor progress and provide support
- On-site Learning Lab open daily at Melvindale High School and Strong Middle School
- Virtual mentoring, tutoring, and office hours sessions daily with certified MelNAP teachers
- Ability to modify and personalize courses to match student academic needs
- Program offers Michigan Merit Curriculum track (if student qualifies)
- Certified teachers have specialized training for English Language Learners
- Virtual ELL Bilingual Facilitator Support
- Special education staff work directly with MVA special education students
- Whole child environment beyond academic with socio-emotional support systems in place
Flexibility
MelNAP Virtual Academy offers the anytime, anywhere, any place, any space convenience of a virtual academy, while still providing the means to be successful with MelNAP certified teachers.
Success
Students graduate with a Melvindale High School or Michigan Merit Curriculum diploma and follow the requirements of the diploma set by the district.