Allendale Public Schools offers the flexibility of online schooling in multiple formats and platforms.

21F Online Courses

The State School Aid Act Section 21f expands the online learning opportunities for students in grades 5-12. With consent of a parent or guardian, a student may enroll in up to two online learning courses per academic term. Enrollment in online courses cannot result in a course load that exceeds a full time schedule.

If you are interested in pursuing online learning for your student, follow these steps:   
   

1. Explore online learning  

Review characteristics of successful online learning. Browse available online courses. Use additional helpful guides when considering online learning.                                                                  

"The Characteristics of Successful Online Learners

Michigan's Statewide Online Course Catalog

  Parent Guide To Online Learning

  Online Learning Readiness Rubric via Michigan Virtual University

2. Assess your readiness for online learning                                   

• Print and fill out the Online Readiness Questionnaire

• Print and fill out the Online Learning Application  

3. Contact your counselor

• Return the above forms to your school's counselor
• Schedule a meeting with your school's counselor (see below for contact information)

4. Make the commitment to succeed in online learning

• Complete the Online Learning Contract
• Check-in with counselors and adminsitrators regarding your progress throughout the trimester

ALLENDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SEAT TIME WAIVER PROGRAM

Our seat time waiver (STW) program allows students to attend school at home via online courses offered by programs such as Michigan Virtual, Aventa Online Learning, K12 Online Learning, and much more. The STW program enrolls new students every fall. If you are interested in this program, please contact a counselor below and review the following STW documents:

APS Seat Time Waiver Contract

HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS:
JASON FOGEL
LIZ PELLEGROM
PHONE:616-892-5585

NEW OPTIONS HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR:
MARIE VANFAROWE
PHONE:616-892-5575

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL:
ROCKY THOMPSON
PHONE:616-892-5595

OAKWOOD PRINCIPAL:
DOUG BOL
PHONE:616-892-3475