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FlipSide Academy

Are you ready to finish your high school credits while participating in our Flipside Academy? 

We’re excited to share that FlipSide is now part of a new collaboration with Metropolitan Community College (MCC)—bringing expanded academic opportunities to our students.

Through this partnership, FlipSide students can:

  • Complete their required course work during the regular school day at MCC campus
  • Access qualified, college-level coursework
  • Benefit from flexible scheduling to fit their individual needs
  • Prepare for life after high school through workforce readiness and college access
  • Stay on track with dropout prevention support
This innovative program is designed to help students complete their high school credits while building a strong foundation for college and career success.

What is Flipside Academy? 

FlipSide is DeLaSalle’s academy for the Missouri Options Program—a state-supported alternative designed for students ages 17–20 who need a different path to graduation. Through FlipSide, eligible students can earn their GED based on academic competency, while also working toward a DeLaSalle High School Diploma.

What is the difference between Flipside Academy and Traditional High School?

In a traditional high school setting, students graduate by earning a specific number of credits (e.g., 24 at DeLaSalle)
In contrast, FlipSide students graduate once they have:

  • Passed all HiSET tests (the state GED exam)

  • Completed required courses: Health, American Government, and Personal Finance

  • Taken all state-mandated End-of-Course (EOC) exams

What is the difference between Flipside Academy and Missouri Options?

While FlipSide is based on the Missouri Options framework, DeLaSalle has expanded and enhanced the experience to better support student success:

  • Dual Recognition: FlipSide graduates earn both a GED and a DeLaSalle High School Diploma. Students who complete only Missouri Options elsewhere typically receive just a GED.

  • Strategic Support: We’ve designed a curriculum that prepares students to pass the HiSET and complete all state graduation requirements

Ready to Learn More?

Contact our FlipSide Academy Director today to answer your questions and help you take the next step.
 

Micah Robinson
Director of FlipSide Academy
robinsonm@delasallekc.org