Students and a representative from the high school complete an enrollment form that is sent to Michigan Virtual University. The school and student will receive confirmation, by e-mail or mail, with further instructions. About 10 hours a week, much the same as on a regular course, with about one hour of class and one hour of homework each night. Much of the coursework will be done off-line. Students cannot receive a final grade until all instructional activities are completed.
Grades are numeric scores that are easily translated into common high school grading systems.
The online instructors compute the grades based on assignments, participation in discussion groups, unit tests and final exam and provide a recommendation to the students' schools for final grades. The schools make the final determination and post the grades to the transcripts. Students have a disincentive to cheat in that they will ultimately be accountable for what they have learned by the time they take the final course exam or the AP exam. Moreover, students are informed when they enroll about APEX policies on student conduct and academic honesty. The policies are quite standard with an expulsion without refund provision.