How can you make the most of your summer? With the help of Launch, of course! Find information on our offerings for grades 1-12!
Mark Your Calendar
Launch sessions:
Session 1: June 3–28
Session 2: July 8–August 2
With most Launch courses offered in both June and July, students can choose what works best for their schedule! Some full-credit courses are offered at a faster pace over a single month, while others require both June and July to complete a full credit.
Launch offers summer courses for students in grades 1-12
Elementary
- Engaging, theme-focused course offerings for grades 1-5
- Adaptive summer learning academies that develop Reading, Math and Coding skills
- Launch LiftOff courses that challenge, encourage and educate students beyond the usual boundaries
Middle School
- Multiple Summer Enrichment and Course Remediation opportunities
- Extended Learning Programs for ELA & Math
- Adaptive summer learning academies that develop Reading, Math and Coding skills
- Remediation opportunities available in all core subjects
High School
- Expansive catalog of over 80 Traditional Virtual courses
- A full suite of Credit Recovery offerings
- Launch Missouri’s Workforce career classes available in 4 pathways
Launch Missouri's Workforce
Launch offers free, career-focused education courses that allow high school students to graduate career ready! Learn how students can jumpstart their careers in IT, Education, Business and more on our Launch Missouri’s Workforce page, then head to Launchpad to enroll for June and July!
What's New
Expanded Programming for Grades 1-8Elementary Offerings:
June: Olympic Tour
On your mark… Get set… Go! It’s off to the races in this month-long course, which invites students in grades 1 through 5 to explore the world’s most-popular sporting competition! Students will examine Olympic history, learn about a wide world of cultures and study both individual and team Olympic sports. Entertaining, engaging content is designed to allow students to work their way through targeted, grade-level science, social studies, math and reading instruction as well as fine arts and PE activities. Enroll now for a month of touring, exploring and learning from home!
Launch Liftoff Summer Themes
Grades 1-3:
Night Explorers (June)
Fun and Games (July)
Grades 1-3:Grades 4-5:
Mysteryology (June)
Time Traveler (July)
Middle School Offerings:
SUMMER ENRICHMENT COURSES:
Outdoor U: Learn about the many ways you can experience nature and acquire the skills you need to thrive in the great outdoors as you experience archery, fly-fishing, hiking, survival skills and more—all online!
Outdoor U: Learn about the many ways you can experience nature and acquire the skills you need to thrive in the great outdoors as you experience archery, fly-fishing, hiking, survival skills and more—all online!Mystery at the Museum: Oh, the vibrant colors! The historic pieces! In this course, students will discover all that is involved in creating a new art history museum by bidding on famous works of art, locating stolen art, creating original art and even designing products for the gift shop!
Tales from Mount Olympus: Tales from Mount Olympus” immerses students in the exciting world of Greek mythology, blending classic tales and contemporary interpretations. Through analysis, creative writing and artistic projects, students will explore these legendary narratives and also create their own myths and artistic responses.
EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAMS:
Launch’s Extended Learning Programs (ELPs) are offered for both Reading and Math and are designed for students who need extensive recovery in select content areas.
- Focused extended learning options in Math and Reading
- Recommended for students identified as two or more grade levels behind
- One-on-one and small group support
- New content for Summer 2023
Focused extended learning options in Math and ReadingREMEDIATION:
- Remediation available in all four core areas (Strategic Reading, Strategic Math, Science, Social Studies)
- Content is divided into semesters (Semester 1 = June; Semester 2 = July)
