User:Geoff Plourde/Wikiversity Preparatory Academy

Phase II of the Wikiversity Preparatory Academy would be a online secondary institution utilizing Wikimedia content. Its mission would be to provide a free secondary education to any interested persons. At the conclusion of a prescribed course of study, students would be eligible to receive a high school diploma and/or sit the GED test with confidence. The education provided would be of comparable or better quality than that which is available in United States public schools. Wherever possible, the curriculum would be designed for students who are planning on entering a college. The Academy would be a stand alone organization that would not be affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation, preserving Section 230 immunity.

Creation of the academy is not as simple as it sounds. There are many steps that must be undertaken. Wherever possible, instructors will be volunteers, which will eliminate personnel fees from the budget. However a budget would be necessary as fees would be incurred to set up the organization.

Curriculum Outline
The Wikiversity Preparatory Academy would grant two secondary diplomas. All persons who complete the listed graduation requirements would be eligible to receive a high school diploma. College bound students would be able to receive a College Preparatory Certificate for completing a prescribed series of college preparatory courses. This Certificate would be granted in addition to the Diploma.

High School Diploma
40 credits, English 40 credits, Mathematics 40 credits, Social Sciences 30 credits, Sciences 20 credits (300 hours), Physical Education 5 Credits, Health