• The Missouri Option Program

    The Missouri Option Program offers the opportunity to earn a high school diploma for students who are at least 17 years of age, enrolled in Missouri local education agencies, and at risk of dropping out or not graduating with their cohort group. Graduation through the Missouri Option Program is not dependent on credit attainment. The Missouri Option Program is an effective program to retain students, lower drop-out rates, and improve college and career readiness.

    The Missouri Option Program is competency-based and approved by the State Board of Education. The program utilizes a high school equivalency exam (HiSET) in addition to other program requirements.

    Missouri Option students who successfully pass the exam and complete all other program requirements are eligible to receive a high school diploma.

    Success Academy Program Requirements 

    Students will adhere to all policies of the district. Additionally, students will comply with the program-specific policies of Success Academy. Students understand that a failure to comply with these policies may result in dismissal from the program. 

    Requirements 

    • Students must complete 15 hours of class time weekly. Students must complete 15 hours of work, volunteer service, or vocational training weekly.
    • Students must maintain a 90% attendance rate or higher.
      • After 10 missed days students will be withdrawn from the program. Students may re-enroll the following semester. 
    • Students understand that payment for the HiSET Exam is $120, and transportation to the test site will be their responsibility. 
    • Students understand that a diploma will only be issued upon successful completion of all aspects of the program: 
      • Pass all 5 subjects of the HiSET
        • Reading
        • Writing
        • Math 
        • Science
        • Social Studies
      • Take the following exams:
        • ACT 
        • ACCUPLACER 
      • Pass Health
      • Pass Personal Finance
      • Pass CPR Training
      • Pass the Missouri and US Constitution tests
      • Take (or have taken) the following End of Course Exams 
        • Algebra
        • Biology
        • Government
        • English