Enrolling as a Parent


MOCAP enrollment is now open for the Spring 2026 semester.

MOCAP Application Process

1. Check your eligibility

2. Gather your documents

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).
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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.

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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