Welcome to MelNAP Virtual Academy

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.