Welcome to STARRS Online Academy!
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Helping students achieve their potential through individualized educational opportunities.STARRS Online Academy is an MDE-approved non-diploma program that expands educational opportunities for students. Students remain enrolled in their home district and take online courses to meet graduation requirements. Our courses are taught by Minnesota licensed teachers specializing in online teaching through the use of interactive and engaging course experiences ... and we have NCAA-approved core courses!Students who benefit from STARRS Online Academy are:
- struggling in school due to social reasons (ie. bullying, anxiety, peer distraction, etc)
- have a complex home situation (ie. multiple homes, family commitments/responsibilities, etc)
- dealing with a health concern that requires at home rest or frequent appointments
- looking for an opportunity to work at a faster pace
- behind in credits, but still want to graduate on time
- looking for a flexible schedule due to demanding extracurricular activities or part-time jobs etc.
- wanting to take a course(s) that isn’t offered through the district
- needing a credit to graduate, but weren’t able to get into the in-person course
- previously homeschooled or who want to start homeschooling, but want more structure, guidance, and to have the coursework provided.
District Resources
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- District Benefits
- Enrollment Checklist
- Mentor Expectations
- Online Enrollment Form
- Course Offerings 2025-26
Testimonials
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Coming soon!
K-5 Resources
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This series of short videos will help answer some of your questions. It is helpful to watch them in order.
- Welcome to STARRS K-5 Online Academy
- How to Log in your Student on SIS
- How to Navigate SIS (Academic Snapshot, Messages, Account Settings)
- Getting Your Student to BUZZ (Courses, Assignments, Activities)
- How to Find What Assignments are Due Each Day
- How to Navigate a Lesson/Activity
- How to Submit Assignments
- How to View Announcements and Contact Mrs. Besser