What is Launch?
Launch is a Missouri public virtual learning program operated by Springfield Public Schools. It serves K–12 students through full-time virtual learning, secondary course options, district partnerships, summer learning, and specialized support services.
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One school, several ways to learn
Families use Launch in different ways depending on the student’s grade level and goals.
Grades K–5
Full-time virtual learning with live, teacher-led daily instruction
Grades 6–12
Full-time enrollment or individual course access, depending on the student’s needs and pathway
District Partners
Schools can use Launch to expand course access for their students
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Students may also access options such as credit recovery, advanced coursework, counseling, gifted education, and special education
What learning can look like
Launch is online, but it is not one single learning format. What school looks like depends on the student’s grade level and program.
Elementary students (K–5)
Elementary students follow a more structured daily schedule built around live, teacher-led instruction. This is the standard full-time model for younger students.
Secondary students (6–12)
Students in grades 6–12 may learn through live instruction, asynchronous coursework, or a mix of both, depending on the course and pathway. Some students enroll full-time, while others take individual courses.
A family exploring Launch for a kindergartner is looking at a different day-to-day experience than a family exploring a single high school course. That distinction should be clear from the start.
Why families use Launch
Families come to Launch for different reasons. Some are looking for a full-time public virtual school option. Others need access to a specific class, a way to recover credit, more advanced coursework, or a school model that better fits the student’s situation.
Launch is designed to serve different needs without forcing every student into the same experience.
Not sure where to start?
If you are just getting familiar with Launch, the best next step is to look at how the model works and then explore the grade-level or program page that fits your student.
