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Essentials

Michigan Virtual’s Essentials courses provide students who have previously failed core classes required for graduation or who attend an approved alternative education program, with a high quality online solution. Use the support articles in this category to find answers to students’ and mentors’ frequently asked questions about how to get started and navigate an Essentials course.

  • Diagnostic Tests

    Intended Audience: Students About The Essentials program places great emphasis on diagnostic testing, which serves as the initial phase of each course and carries significant weightage. Students are advised to allocate sufficient time and exert their utmost effort when taki...

  • Guardian: Register My Student for an Essentials Credit Recovery Course

    Intended Audience: Guardians About The Michigan Virtual's Essentials courses offer a high-quality online solution to students who have failed core classes necessary for graduation or attend an approved alternative education program. This article explains the process for...

  • Navigating the Essentials Gradebook

    Intended Audience: Students About The article provides instructions on how to locate the Essentials Gradebook within the Buzz Learning Management System (LMS) and highlights important details to consider while examining the presented data. Instruction To find the Essentia...

  • Schedule Unit Exams

    Intended Audience: Students About Before taking a unit exam, students must first complete all required module assignments. Once these are finished, students may request the test password from their instructor and plan when to take the exam. This article outlines the steps a...

  • Technology Requirements for Essential Courses

    Intended Audience: Students About To successfully complete an Essential (Credit Recovery) Course, students must meet a few basic technology requirements. These tools and settings help ensure smooth participation in course activities and communication with instructors. Requ...