LANDMARK ACADEMY ONLINE | TUITION-FREE | GRADES K-12
ONLINE SCHOOL WITH NO
COMPROMISE
Flexible, tuition-free K–12 online learning for families across St. Clair County and Southeast Michigan — with Michigan-certified teachers who know your child’s name, a campus you can actually walk into, and a school community your student belongs to. Sports. Band. Clubs. Graduation. All of it.
Tuition-Free Public School | Accredited by Cognia | Authorized by Saginaw Valley State University | Serving Blue Water Families Since 1999
IF ANY OF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOUR FAMILY, KEEP READING
“The school day just doesn’t fit our life anymore”
Work Schedules, appointments, travel, family. The bell schedule wasn’t built around your family. Ours bends.
“My child is either bored or buried”
Move ahead when it clicks. Slow down when it doesn’t. Nobody waits for the middle of the class.
“We tried online before, and my kid felt invisible”
Not here. Our teachers are down the road, not in a call center three states away.
“We tried homeschooling — and missed having a school”
Keep the flexibility. Get the teachers, the accredidation, the transcript, and the community back.
“School stopped feeling like a place where my child could learn”
A calmer environment, on your terms, without giving up a real education or real friendships.
“He works. He needs a schedule that bends”
Working teens build their coursework around their shifts, not the other way around.
Different families. Same answer. Landmark Online was built to flex around real life — without asking your child to give up being part of a school
THE BASICS
WHAT IS LANDMARK ACADEMY ONLINE?
Landmark Academy Online is the fully virtual K–12 program of Landmark Academy — a tuition-free public charter school in Kimball, Michigan that’s been serving Port Huron and the Blue Water area since 1999.
Your student learns from home on a full-time, accredited course load. Coursework runs through Edmentum, a research-backed digital curriculum used by school districts nationwide. Behind that platform are Michigan-certified Landmark teachers who monitor progress, answer questions, and step in when your student needs help — the same staff who teach in our building.
It’s free. It’s accredited. Your student earns a Landmark Academy diploma. And they stay part of the Landmark community the entire time.
Tuition-Free
Grades K-12
100% Online Coursework
SIX REASONS FAMILIES CHOOSE US OVER OTHER ONLINE SCHOOLS
FLEXIBILITY THAT’S ACTUALLY FLEXIBLE
No rigid bell schedule. Your student works when they learn best — early mornings, evenings, around a job, around an appointment, around your familie’s real calendar.
REAL TEACHERS, RIGHT DOWN THE ROAD
Our Michigan-certified staff aren’t a support desk in another state. They’re the same teachers in our Kimball building, and your familiy can reach them, meet them, and sit down with them.
YOUR STUDENT’S OWN PACE
Students test into each unit and focus on what they haven’t mastered yet — instead of repeating what they already know. Ready to move ahead? Move ahead.
A SCHOOL, NOT JUST A SCREEN
Sports. Band. Drama. Clubs. Assemblies. Graduation. Landmark Online students are Lakers, and they’re invited to all of it.
TRULY TUITION-FREE
Curriculum, coursework, teacher support — no tuition, no catch. Landmark is a public charter school open to any Michigan family.
CHANGE YOUR MIND WITHOUT STARTING OVER
If online turns out not to be the right fit, your student can transition back into our classrooms. Same school, same records, same friends. Most families make the switch at the start of a new term.
HOW LANDMARK ONLINE WORKS
THE PLATFORM
Coursework lives in Edmentum — a standards-aligned digital curriculum built for how students actually learn, with readings, video, animation, and interactive activities rather than one long lecture. It’s Digital Promise–certified, offers hundreds of course options including electives and career and technical pathways, and Edmentum’s own efficacy research links it to stronger on-time graduation and course completion.
THE PACE
Students begin each unit with a pretest. Whatever they’ve already mastered, they skip. Whatever they haven’t, that’s where they work. Every student moves at their own rate — which is exactly why this works for the student who’s ahead and the student who needs more time.
THE SUPPORT
Landmark’s certified teachers oversee student progress and are available for help throughout the year. Our online coordinator manages grading and stays in regular contact with families. When a student is stuck, there’s a person to call — not a ticket to file.
WHEN YOU’LL COME TO CAMPUS
We’re upfront about this, because most families ask. Landmark Online is virtually all at-home, with only a few in-person touchpoints:
— A setup session in the fall so your student is confident logging in and connecting with their teacher
— Optional in-person tutoring if your student wants extra face-to-face help
— State testing (M-STEP) in the spring — one or two days on campus, required of all Michigan public school students
That’s it. Everything else happens from home.
ONLINE — BUT NEVER
ON THEIR OWN
This is where most online schools lose families. Your child gets the flexibility, and loses everything else: teammates, friends, a stage, a locker, a graduation walk.
That’s not how it works here.
Landmark Online students are Landmark Academy students. They can try out for cross country, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and cheer. They can play in the band at games and community performances. They can join drama, travel club, and the rest. They come to assemblies and school events. They walk at graduation with their class.
Your student gets a flexible school day and a place to belong. You shouldn’t have to pick one.
“The staff at Landmark Academy go above and beyond for the students. They provide a safe, nurturing environment where learning can take place. It is a family atmosphere!”
— LANDMARK ACADEMY PARENT
WHO THRIVES AT LANDMARK ONLINE
- Students who need a flexible schedule — around work, family, travel, or health
- Students who are ready to move faster — and shouldn’t have to wait on the pace of a full classroom
- Students who need more time — without falling behind or being singled out
- Families who tried homeschooling — and want the freedom back with structure, accredidation, and community attached
- Students who struggle in a traditional school environment — and learn better in a calmer, more comfortable space
- Working teens and busy student-athletes — building school around a schedule that’s already full
Not sure where your student fits? That’s a conversation, not a form. Reach out and we’ll talk it through.
A SCHOOL FAMILIES HAVE TRUSTED FOR 25+ YEARS
Landmark Academy is nationally accredited by Cognia, authorized by Saginaw Valley State University and a Leader In Me school. Because we’re an SVSU-authorized school, Landmark students — including online students — are eligible to earn a scholarship through SVSU’s PSA Scholar Program, giving your student financial support and a real head start toward college.
“Landmark shows excellence in caring for each child and addressing each of their strengths along with providing amazing emotional support!”
“My family LOVES this school. Our family has had generations go to this school. Our family loves the staff and everyone is so friendly and supportive.”
“Landmark shows excellence in caring for each child and addressing each of their strengths along with providing amazing emotional support!”
ENROLLING IS SIMPLER THAN YOU’D EXPECT
WHO CAN ENROLL
✓ Michigan residents
✓ Students entering grades K–12
✓ Willing to participate in state assessments as required
✓ Committed to active, daily engagement in coursework
Landmark is a public, tuition-free school open to all students who meet eligibility criteria. We do not discriminate based on disability, race, ethnicity, gender, or academic ability.
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REQUEST INFOMATION
Grab the program guide and we’ll follow up with anything else you need.
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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Complete the online enrollment form.
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UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS
Proof of residency, birth certificate, and immunization record (or waiver).
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GET READY FOR THE NEW YEAR
Our registrar confirms everything, and the school reaches out to prepare your student for their first day.
LANDMARK ONLINE: COMMON QUESTIONS
Is Landmark Academy Online really free?
Yes. Landmark is a tuition-free public charter school, and Landmark Online is fully tuition-free for every Michigan family — curriculum, coursework, and teacher support included.
Can online students play sports and join clubs?
Yes. Full-time Landmark Online students are eligible to participate in Landmark athletics, band, drama, and clubs, just like our on-campus students.
Does my child have to come to campus?
Only a few times a year. A setup session in the fall, optional in-person tutoring, and one or two days of state testing (M-STEP) in the spring. All coursework is completed from home.
Who teaches my child?
Coursework is delivered through the Edmentum platform and supported by Landmark’s Michigan-certified teachers. Our online coordinator manages grading and stays in regular contact with your family throughout the year.
What grades do you serve?
Landmark Online serves students in grades K–12 across Michigan.
Can my child work ahead?
Yes. Students pretest into each unit and focus only on what they haven’t mastered yet, so a student who’s ready to move faster isn’t held to a class pace.
What if online isn’t the right fit?
Your student can transition into our Kimball classrooms. The easiest time is the start of a new term, for grading purposes — but we’ll work with you either way.
Do we need a computer and internet at home?
Reliable internet is required. Reach out and we’ll walk you through device options and what your family will need.
Is Landmark Academy accredited?
Yes. Landmark is nationally accredited by Cognia and authorized by Saginaw Valley State University.
Where do your online students live?
Most Landmark Online families are in Port Huron, Kimball, and across St. Clair County — but Landmark Online is open to families throughout Michigan.
Can we enroll mid-year?
Get in touch. Depending on timing and grade level, mid-year enrollment is often possible, and we’ll tell you honestly what makes sense for your student.
FREE DOWNLOAD
GET THE LANDMARK ONLINE PROGRAM GUIDE
See exactly how Landmark Online works before you decide anything. The free guide covers sample daily schedules by grade level, how the Edmentum platform works, what students and families say about the program, athletics and activity access, and step-by-step enrollment instructions.
✓ Sample schedules for elementary, middle, and high school
✓ A plain-English walkthrough of the Edmentum platform
✓ What Landmark Online families say about the experience
✓ How sports, band, and clubs work for online students
✓ Enrollment steps, requirements, and timing
Prefer to talk to a person first? Contact us or schedule a campus visit.
Ready to apply? Start your application HERE.