Enrolling as a Parent
Thank you for your interest in Launch. MOCAP registration for fall 2025 is now closed. We’re excited to welcome new students for the spring semester, registration will reopen on November 17 for classes starting January 5, 2026. Please check back then to complete the MOCAP Application Process!
MOCAP Application Process
1. Check your eligibility
Before enrolling, confirm your student meets all MOCAP Launch requirements:
- Missouri resident
- Not currently expelled
- Age 5+ by August 1 of the school year
- Full-time enrollment (6 courses per semester for secondary; 4 for elementary)
- Up-to-date on required immunizations
- Minimum credits for juniors/seniors:
- For Juniors, 10 entering in the fall/13 entering in the spring
- For Seniors, 18 entering in the fall/22 entering in the spring
- Academic and attendance requirements met if previously enrolled in Launch
2. Gather your documents
- Proof of birth documents
- Birth Certificate
- Hospital Records
- Guardian Affidavit
- Other Legal Documents
- Passport
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of residency
- Current Mortgage Statement, Lease or rental Agreement, or Property Deed
- Current Utility, Cable, Internet, Satellite, Cell Phone bill (within the last 60 days)
- Voter Registration Card
- Property Tax Bill
- Current Home/Auto Insurance Policy
- Current Payroll Stub
- Current Bank or Credit Card Statement
- Immunization records, Religious Exemption Card, or Medical Exemption Card
3. Review Launch Policies
Understand the expectations before enrolling:
- Full-time students must maintain course load
- Students are responsible for adhering to the Academic & Attendance Policy
- Families agree to Launch’s virtual learning standards
Ready to Enroll?
Once you’ve confirmed eligibility, collected documents, and reviewed policies, you’re ready to fill out the form.
Complete Enrollment FormSpring 2026 Enrollment Opens November 17
Students enrolled in Launch full-time through MOCAP or SPS should contact their resident district or building for athletic and activity participation information.
Important Information for Parents
The first day of school for the spring 2026 term is January 5, 2026. The application for spring opens on November 17. The deadline to submit an application for the spring term is February 6, 2026. All registration steps, including documentation (immunizations, school records, etc) must be submitted by February 12, 2026. (Review other important dates with this MOCAP Important Dates calendar).
MOCAP Registration Process
Ready to enroll your child in full-time Launch Virtual Courses? Follow the detailed steps on the document below.
MOCAP Registration Process
Academic & Attendance Policy
Review this policy to understand our attendance guidelines and academic performance expectations for full-time MOCAP students.
SPS Graduation Requirements
All MOCAP students must meet the graduation requirements for the School District of Springfield R-XII. Learn the details below.
SPS Graduation Requirements
Next Steps
After you submit your application, the Launch and all supporting documentation. A member of the Launch enrollment team will contact you with next steps.
Looking for more information?
Download our Virtual Learning Handbook or the MOCAP Registration Process document for this information and to find out more information on Device Requests, Student Schedules, Academic and Attendance Policies, and IEP/504 Plans.
Enrolling Through a School District
Launch liaisons at Launch partner school districts can enroll students through Launchpad, our custom-designed enrollment portal. Liaisons from non-partner school districts can also enroll students through Launchpad (via MOCAP). Please check out the Launch Member Directory to learn if your student’s current school district/the school district you live in currently works with Launch.
