Alternative Education Options

Edgenuity is an online platform that we use here at Decatur Jr. Sr. High school.  Students may take classes through Edgenuity for elective credit or for credit recovery. If a student wishes to take more than two online classes, they must have approval of the high school principal. 

This program was designed to give students who have not been successful in the traditional high school and community members interested in high school an opportunity to graduate by completing an individualized, computer-assisted program. Students complete a series of competency based courses, covering all areas required by the state and Lawton Community Schools for a diploma.  For more information and to view their program offerings call 269-624-7828 or visit their site here. 

The Pathfinders Alternative and Adult Education program is available for students over 16 who want to work toward earning a high school diploma or GED. For more information call 269-782-4471 or click here to be taken to their site.  

Offer high school diploma completion, vocational/career training, GED program, citizenship classes, family literacy, and English classes.  Call 269-621-7009 or 269-621-7143 for more in

Provides education services to secondary level students to complete requirements for promotion or academic credits towards graduation. Located at 115 School St. Hartford, MI 49057. Cl

Homebound and hospitalized services provide continuity of educational services for pupils with medical conditions that prevent them from physically attending school during the school year. The certification must be by a physician who is either an M.D. or a D.O. or a licensed physician's assistant; psychologists, chiropractors, or other professionals may not certify a person as eligible. Click here for more information.

Michigan parents have the right to home school their children. The law requires a parent or legal guardian of a child from the age of six to sixteen to send his or her child to school during the entire school year, except under certain limited circumstances (MCL 380.1561). The law was amended in 2010 to increase the compulsory school attendance age from 16 to 18 for a child who turned 11 after December 1, 2009, or who entered grade six after 2009. The exceptions include, but are not limited to, sending a child to a state-approved nonpublic school or educating a child at home in an organized educational program.  Click here for more information. 

Alternative high school program for parenting or pregnant teens, including onsite daycare and adult basic education classes, including GED preparation classes and testing. Located at 600 E. Michigan Ave. Paw Paw MI 49079. Call 269-657-8831 for more information.

MSU HEP was initially funded in 2002 to serve the agricultural and migrant farmworker communities of Michigan and surrounding areas. MSU HEP provides instruction for the preparation of the General Educational Development (GED) test in Spanish and English. The classes are designed for migrant and seasonal farmworker communities. We also strive to make learning relevant to their situation and take into consideration their social and cultural backgrounds.

MSU HEP is currently funded to serve at least 50 students annually at three satellite sites: Dowagiac, Holland and Hart, Michigan. Through outreach and recruitment MSU HEP reaches out to all eligible persons in Michigan and surrounding states through referrals.

Our satellite programs are modeled to help students who work and/or have family responsibilities by providing instruction close to their hometowns. Classes meet Monday through Thursday in the evenings and receive live instruction through video conferencing. After graduating MSU HEP assists with placement in colleges/universities, vocational institutions, military services, other post-secondary activities or career positions.

For more information call 517-432-9900 or visit the site by clicking here. 

"The Cedar Street Campus, a part of Paw Paw Public Schools, is  home to great programs, like Aspire Academy (Alternative High School Education), Thrive Online, and Paw Paw Adult Education. All programs are taught by compassionate, certifies teachers who take great pride in gettin gto know each student, developing a plan to meet their individual needs, and giving them the tools to achieve their goals in school and beyond. For more information about the programs offer, plea call their office at 269-415-5700" or visit their site here. 

Offer high school diploma completion, vocational/career training, GED program, citizenship classes, family literacy, and English classes.  Call 269-639-0359 for more information.

Open to 7th grade through adult (ages 12-21).  Volina an alternative to mainstream junior and senior high school that focuses on high school completion or passing the GED. It is open to students in 7th grade through adult (ages 12-21). Click here to be taken to their site. 

While Decatur does offer virtual courses, we are not equipped to properly support most students who want to attend school totally online. Below are some options that may be a better fit for those students who are interested in virtual learning. Please note these ARE NOT ENDORSEMENTS OR RECOMMENDATIONS, they are simple alternative options. This is not a full list, as more virtual only schools 

We would highly suggest having conversations with your School Counselor before making the transition to a fully virtual school.

Great Lakes Academy

Michigan Virtual

Michigan Virtual Charter Academy

My Virtual Academy