Madison Promise
In many ways, COVID-19 reinvented education. Public schools across the nation discovered that some of their students flourished in a virtual environment. As such, the Madison Metropolitan School District has reimagined how we support students in the aftermath of a pandemic.
Madison Promise Online Program is a tuition-free online program for MMSD enrolled students. We seek to offer rigorous academics that students may engage in anywhere, provided by innovative teachers that are preparing all students to be community, college, and career ready.
Madison Promise is a 6th-12th grade online program.
Our online program is built on five key principles:
- Strong student engagement
- Teachers who excel at building strong relationships
- Quality training/professional development for teachers
- Flexibility
- Student’s school of choice (voice & choice)
The application for Semester 2 will be open from Dec 2-Jan 3.
Demo Video of 8th Gr Schedule & Pearson Platform
Spring 2024-25 Semester Timeline
Date | Event | Links & Action Items |
---|---|---|
OPEN/ANY | Demo video of 8th grade schedule/Pearson | Click here to view (3 mins) |
Dec. 2 | Application reopens for Spring 2025 | Apply here |
Dec. 5 | Family info session 6-7 p.m. | Click here to join virtual Google Meet |
Jan. 3 | Application closes | |
Jan. 7 | Day 1 of interviews | Sign up here |
Jan. 9 | Day 2 of interviews | Sign up here |
Jan. 13 | Mandatory student/caretaker orientation session 6-7 p.m. | Click here to join virtual Zoom |
Jan. 17 | Students/caretakers must complete online orientation in the Pearson platform AND sign the program agreement |
Complete orientation by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 |
Jan. 21 | FINAL LIST OF SEM 2 ACCEPTANCES emailed to students/families/schools |
Students and families who do not interview, come to the mandatory orientation, and complete their online orientation in Pearson will not be admitted. The final list of accepted students, as well as a list of students who applied but did not complete their materials, will be sent to school principals. |
Jan. 24 | Admitted students will receive class schedule | |
Jan. 28 | New student-only orientation with staff from 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Click here to join virtual Google Meet |
Jan. 28 | Classes begin | See your schedule |
“The beauty of online learning is that it puts the learning in the hands of our students in ways we might not be able to do in a traditional classroom setting. Through online learning, we are able to engage students based on their needs and learning styles.”
- Dr. TJ McCray, Deputy Superintendent
Course Offerings
Frequently Asked Questions
- What questions will my student need to answer as part of the application process?
- Can my students still participate in athletics and co-curricular activities if they are enrolled in Madison Promise?
- Will teachers have office hours or be available after class time?
- What are the start and end times?
- What electives will be offered?
- Do I sign up for the entire school year?
- What supports are available for students?
- Can my student still take band, orchestra or choir during the school day?
- My student has an IEP - how will you support them?
- What courses will be available for Advanced Learners?
- Why is Madison Promise only for grades 6-12?
- What is the role of the parent?
- Will my student be required to participate in state testing?
- What happens if my student does not engage in online learning?
- My student has open-enrolled with MMSD in the past. Could we do that if we are interested in the Promise Program?
- I am interested in Madison Promise; however, I am not a current MMSD student. Can I apply?
- Will my students be able to receive food services if they are enrolled in the virtual program?