Progress is measured by demonstrating proficiency. Child care is available on site. The success of the Mackinaw Academy is that students take responsibility for their learning. Likewise, the program is designed so that teachers are freed from non-essential tasks so they can teach and facilitate learning opportunities for students. Even daily record keeping is centralized at the main entrance.
Flexible scheduling allows students to go to school around their ever-changing schedule.
Students spend as much or as little time as they need in each class. They can divide their time on several subjects, or all of their time on one subject. Seat time and turning in daily work do not necessarily equate to learning. A student at the Mackinaw Academy must demonstrate proficiency to earn credit. Student learning improves for those who work at it.