Maverick Launch Center
Maverick Launch is a program designed to benefit a diverse group of students in need of a smooth transition from middle school to high school. This goal is accomplished through select students receiving extra help in math and English in a smaller, caring environment proven to show great gains. Students accepted into the Launch Program are afforded a “small school” experience. We strive to create a family-like environment, where each student is well-known by all teachers in the Maverick Launch Building (MLB). While many typical classrooms can have 30 or more students, each MLB class consists of only 15-20 students. Our small size gives our teachers more opportunities for one-on-one instruction throughout the school day. Courses in Maverick Launch follow the same rigorous curriculum as those in McCutcheon High School. Due to the importance of math and English, especially considering Indiana’s focus on readying students for college and/or their future careers, students’ MLB schedule is structured to include a “double dose” of these core subjects. This gives students the extra reinforcement necessary for success in these subject areas. This also allows them to potentially earn two extra elective credits, giving them the ability to pursue other opportunities later in their high school careers. |
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Students also take two classes per day in the main building, blending easily with the larger student body. “I expected to be treated differently by the kids in the main building, Ethan Messer said, “but I am not.” Like other freshmen, Maverick Launch students choose from the full array of MHS offerings for those two hours, enrolling in such classes as World History, PE, 3D Art, World Language, technology, computer applications— wherever their interests lie. Maverick Launch students participate as well in McCutcheon sports and extra- curricular clubs. This year, 47% of the Maverick Launch students are on an MHS sports team and 75% are involved in at least one extra-curricular activity.
within a caring, family like environment where the academic expectations gradually increase throughout the school year. The teachers use a team environment to establish consistency across all classrooms, which leads to a safe and welcoming setting where students are given the time needed to mature and grow academically.” In this small and supportive environment, students develop habits of learning that increase their chances for success during the rest of their high school career. In fact, one- third of the Maverick Launch students are able to complete their high school course work and graduate early.