Enrolling as a Parent

Interested in taking our classes? Parents can enroll with Launch directly, and it's totally free! Learn how below.

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
  • 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 FormFall 2025 Enrollment Opens July 7
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 2025-2026 fall term is August 19, 2025. The application opens on July 7th. The deadline to submit an application for the fall term is October 10, 2025. All registration steps, including documentation (immunizations, school records, etc) must be submitted by October 17, 2025. (Review other important dates with this MOCAP Important Dates calendar).
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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.

Academic & Attendance Policy

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.

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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.

Launch Programming

K-5 students engage with teachers everyday.

Elementary Programming (Grades K-5)

Launch’s Elementary (k-5) courses operate on a synchronous model so that teachers may best support students. The following items will be helpful in getting students started with Launch.
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Middle school learners choose from dozens of courses.

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Full-time virtual middle school students enroll in four content area courses; Health; PE; plus 1-2 exploratories (based on their home district’s requirements). Students can also enroll in Launch middle school courses on a per-course basis.
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Launch offers all courses that are needed to graduate.

High School (Grades 9-12)

Full-time virtual high school students have both required and elective courses available. Schedules vary by grade level, and graduation requirements slightly differ by school district.

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Graduate high school with a certificate ready to work.

Launch Missouri's Workforce

Launch Missouri’s Workforce is a new initiative designed to offer high school students a career-focused virtual education path in their chosen area of interest. Students who successfully complete the courses in their selected workforce career pathway will graduate high school career ready with both skills and industry-recognized certifications and credentials.
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