Scholars in grades 9-12 may be eligible for a personal curriculum. A personal curriculum (PC) is a documented process that modifies certain requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC), which must be met for the awarding of a high school diploma in Michigan. A personal curriculum must be requested on an individual basis and must meet certain conditions to be approved. The personal curriculum must be requested by the parent, or legal guardian or staff.
Scholars with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) are eligible to modify the MMC to a greater extent than scholars without an IEP. The personal curriculum can be requested at any time for a scholar with a disability.
For other scholars, timeline limitations apply. A scholar transferring into high school from outside the state or from a non-public school after the successful completion of two years of high school credit may be eligible for a personal curriculum.
Parents, legal guardians, or staff may request a personal curriculum by completing the appropriate form in the counseling office. All requests are reviewed by a personal curriculum committee and approval is based upon individual scholar needs and the modification requested. Please note: Requesting a PC does not guarantee the personal curriculum modifications will be made (for more details, contact the counseling office).