Illustrative photoPathways at A.K. Smith
Grades and ages
Grades 9-12
Tuition
Tuition-free
About Pathways at A.K. Smith
Pathways is Michigan City High School's nontraditional program for juniors and seniors who need extra support and flexibility to stay on track for graduation. Students are identified by high school staff, remain enrolled at Michigan City High School and can take part in all of its sports, clubs, prom and other activities.
Our Pathways to Graduation program combines blended-learning English and math courses with online classes in the Edmentum learning environment, all led by certified teachers with experience in nontraditional education. Students also take credit-bearing career and technical education classes alongside other CTE students, and some choose a workplace internship or co-op placement. Each student works with our staff to build a plan that leads to a diploma and then to college, training or a job, with staff who understand the social and emotional needs of teens who have faced personal and academic challenges.
Students attend either a morning session or a midday session, which leaves room for a job. Breakfast and lunch are free for every student, and transportation is available as needed.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Public
- High School (9-12)
Specialties
- Alternative education
- Flexible scheduling
- Credit recovery
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Career and technical education
- Internships and co-op
- Online coursework
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Programs at Pathways at A.K. Smith
Other programs and supports
- Career and technical education
- Internships and co-op
- Online coursework
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Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-free
- Tuition-free public school
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