Enrollment

A SUPERIOR ONLINE EXPERIENCE

School City of Mishawaka recognizes that most students find academic and social success best through in-person learning. We understand that every student has a distinct learning style and online learning may be the best fit for a student to find success. The Cavemen Academy of Virtual Excellence serves as a school choice option for families to maintain a connection with School City of Mishawaka while selecting a learning option that offers flexibility paired with comprehensive supports to ensure students are equipped to achieve their educational goals.

	FLEXIBILITY
	SUPPORTIVE
	DISTRICT DIPLOMA

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

Students benefit from the flexibility of an online learning program and the unique opportunities provided by School City of Mishawaka.

• Graduates earn a Mishawaka High School diploma, that could include 9-12 diploma Track for Core 40 or Academic Honors diploma
• Students are provided flexible class times outside typical school hours, a high-quality curriculum, and teacher support
• Students receive individualized guidance and support from the Cave Coach, Principal, and Counselor
• Live tutoring support available 24/7
• Options for Advanced Placement
• Students may participate in school-sponsored activities, clubs, sports, field trips, and social events, such as school dances
• Students who elect a hybrid option may participate as in-person students for 1-2 select courses at their home school. Approved courses include band, orchestra and choir for John Young Middle School and Pathway Courses requiring hands-on or lab time, World Languages, yearbook, band, orchestra, and choir at Mishawaka High School

GREAT FIT FOR THOSE WHO...

• Participate in competitive activities (not provided by School City of Mishawaka)
  • Travel ball clubs
  • Track and field
  • Dance and cheer
  • Martial arts and gymnastics
     
• Are a military family
  • Your family stationed locally, but parent(s) travel abroad
     
• Have medical concerns
  • Short- or long-term independent study for temporary injuries or medical issues
     
• Are seeking alternative educational options
  • Have withdrawn to a virtual school
  • Live outside of the district who desire a quality School City of Mishawaka education without physically attending a school building
  • Are in need of a short- or long-term alternative to an in-person school setting (e.g. awaiting disciplinary hearing, long-term travel, personal circumstances, etc.)
  • Are in need of credits or accelerated progress toward graduation

AREAS OF SUPPORT

Our online learning program provides an integrated, team-based system of support.

Student and Family Support
Mishawaka staff will work closely with students and their families to regularly communicate progress to promote academic success. A designated School Counselor along with the Cavemen Academy of Virtual Excellence Administrator will oversee placement of students, course schedules and provide social and emotional learning support. All students will be assigned a Caveman Coach specifically tasked with monitoring student progress on independently paced work.

Curriculum & Programming
The Cavemen Academy of Virtual Excellence is partnering with a third-party vendor, Edmentum, to provide staffing and curriculum for our students. EdOptions Academy (Edmentum) grades 7-12 is taught by Indiana certified teachers who utilize Edmentum’s catalog of over 400 courses that meet the graduation needs of students regardless of diploma path. Edmentum’s curriculum provides a learning experience that is based on real-world skills and aligned to state and national standards. This rigorous and engaging content is designed to meet each child at his or her proficiency level through the use of media-rich and interactive experiences.

ENROLL IN CAVEMEN ACADEMY OF VIRTUAL EXCELLENCE

If you have a child in grade 7-12 that is ready to begin their online education at the Cavemen Academy of Virtual Excellence, click either the transfer request button if you live within the boundaries of School City of Mishawaka and your child is currently enrolled at John Young Middle School or Mishawaka High School or the non-resident enrollment button if you live outside the boundaries of School City of Mishawaka to register online today.

I do NOT live within the boundaries of School City of Mishawaka but would like to request enrollment Non-Resident Enrollment

I live within the boundaries of School City of Mishawaka but do NOT currently attend an SCM school and would like to enroll Resident Enrollment

I currently attend either John Young Middle School or Mishawaka High School and would like to enroll Current Student Enrollment

NON-RESIDENT ENROLLMENT FOR SECOND SEMESTER ENDED ON JANUARY 17, 2025.

Thank you for selecting School City of Mishawaka as the place to send your child for their education. We encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities available to you and your child. Involved parents are critical in creating outstanding schools. Please read through the information below regarding non-resident enrollment. At the bottom of the page is a non-resident enrollment request form you can submit online.

OPENINGS
In addition to current openings, School City of Mishawaka (SCM) will make priority the following non-resident enrollment requests:

• Students who have a parent who is employed by SCM.
• Students who were accepted for enrollment and attended an SCM school during the prior academic school year, may continue to be enrolled in the following academic year without additional requests.
• Students who reside in the same home with another student who was accepted for enrollment and attended an SCM school during the prior academic school year, may request enrollment at any time during the school year.

INFORMATION

• A Parent/Guardian requesting enrollment of a student who resides outside of the SCM boundaries must complete a Non-Resident Enrollment Request.
• Please complete an application for each child in your family requesting enrollment.
• The parent, guardian, custodian or student agrees to provide his/her own transportation to and from school.
• This form is to submit for approval to the School City of Mishawaka Corporation. Upon approval of the enrollment request, you will need to register your child at the school they have been assigned.
• You will be notified in a timely manner once the application has been reviewed.
• Students will not be accepted solely for athletic purposes.
• We will accept non-resident requests for second semester November 1, 2024 - January 17, 2025, if openings are available at the requested grade level, while governed by I.C. 20-26-11-32 and SCM Policy #5111 (eligibility for resident/non-resident students).
• The approval/denial process for consideration of enrollment can take up to 30 days.

DOCUMENTATION
All of the following documentation may be reviewed upon assessment of this application:

• Complete attendance records for the last 12 months.
• Complete discipline records for the last 12 months.
• Documentation of special education services including speech (IEP), 504, intervention plan, and/or behavioral plan (if applicable).

ENROLLMENT REQUEST DENIALS
The Superintendent shall deny a transfer request based on one or more of the following criteria:

• The student has had ten (10) or more days of suspension or expulsion over the last 12 months.
• The student has been suspended for causing physical injury, drug or alcohol violations, or weapons.
• The student has had twelve (12) or more days of unexcused absences in the last 12 months.

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS
Please contact the number listed below with any questions or concerns. 

Miranda Szajko  
School City of Mishawaka
1402 S. Main St.
Mishawaka, IN  46544-5241
Phone: (574) 254-4521

NON-RESIDENT ENROLLMENT OPENINGS (Second Semester)
School Corporation Name: School City of Mishawaka
Corporation Number: 7200
School Board Approval: 10/09/24

Forms can be filled out digitally by clicking on the link below. Contact 574-254-4500 with any questions. Parents/guardians will be notified by mail or email if their child's request is accepted.

After January 17, 2025, we will no longer be accepting non-resident requests for the 2024-2025 school year.

NUMBER OF OPENINGS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR:

• Kindergarten: 10 students
• 1st Grade: 10 students
• 2nd Grade: 10 students
• 3rd Grade: 10 students
• 4th Grade: 10 students
• 5th Grade: 10 students   
• 6th Grade: 10 students
• 7th Grade: 10 students
• 8th Grade: 10 students
• 9th Grade: 10 students
• 10th Grade: 10 students
• 11th Grade: 10 students
• 12th Grade: 0 students
• The Cave: 25 Students

NOTE: When filling out the enrollment request form, make sure to select the appropriate school year.

NON-RESIDENT ENROLLMENT REQUEST

Parents and students new to the community are invited to visit the nearest School City of Mishawaka elementary school (K–6), John Young Middle School (7–8), or Mishawaka High School (9–12) to enroll a student or you can enroll online by clicking the button below. You will be able to upload the information listed below when enrolling online:

• A copy of the student’s birth certificate
• Immunization records
• Proof of residency such as:
  • A current utility bill (dated within 60 days of student enrollment)
  • A current rental or lease agreement (dated within 60 days of student enrollment)
  • A current mortgage or property tax statement (dated within 60 days of student enrollment)

Parents may also contact the School City of Mishawaka Administration Center at 574-254-4500 with any questions.

Welcome to School City of Mishawaka!

ENROLL NOW

Follow the SCM Parent/Guardian Guide for assistance on completing the enrollment process.

After you have submitted your student's enrollment information, the school secretary will finalize your enrollment and will contact you with any additional information needed for school specifics and answer any questions you may have.

For questions or concerns, please contact the main office of the school in which your student is enrolling or contact the Administration Center at (574) 254-4500.