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Supplemental Program

BlueSky’s Supplemental Program is currently full for the 2025-2026 school year. BlueSky is immediately accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.

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The BlueSky Supplemental Program

Flexibility for your schedule. Support for your success.

Are you a Minnesota public school student in grades 9–12? You can take up to 50% of your courses online with BlueSky while staying enrolled at your current high school.

Why Choose BlueSky?

  • Tailored Learning Styles: Choose our Asynchronous My Pace courses for total freedom and flexibility for where/when you learn (weekly progress is required), or our Synchronous Group Pace courses if you prefer more of a structured learning experience. Check out all of our high school courses (all syllabi included).
  • Built-In Success Tools: Every student gets an Academic Snapshot—a clear, weekly guide that tells you exactly which assignments to complete to stay on track.
  • High-Level Support: Our MN-licensed teachers provide 1:1 support. If you start to fall behind, we step in with personalized intervention and support plans.
  • College Ready: Certain courses are NCAA-recognized, ensuring your hard work counts toward your future athletic and academic goals. You’ll just want to let us know you’re interested in pursuing NCAA-approved courses during the enrollment process.
  • Learn even more about our Supplemental Program here.

Communication You Can Count On

We believe in “no surprises”. We provide:

  • Personalized progress updates for students and parents
  • Seamless coordination with your home school district
  • Direct access to teachers via text, email, and phone

Have Questions?

Check out our FAQ section below. Still have questions?
Our team is here to help you navigate the process.

Email: supplemental@blueskyschool.org for follow-up
Call: 651.642.0888 to speak with someone live.

  • I just wanted to reply and tell you how thankful I am for you. You have helped me so much throughout my transition to online classes.  I couldn’t do it without you.
    Student
  • Thanks for being so amazing with communication. I definitely don’t get that from the other places our kids are doing online.
    Counselor
  • I have to say, you folks at Bluesky are really amazing and I’ve told more than a few people that too!  Also how you worked with us even though we’re on trimesters and you are on semesters.  And the personal communication…so incredibly awesome!  Thanks for all you do!
    Parent
  • Thank you for all your help this year!  You have been fabulous to work with, and have completely changed my idea of what on-line school is like.  You are amazing at the job you do….
    Parent
  • I do need to tell you, I am so impressed with how you do the online school. This is truly a wonderful program and soooo positive.  I am hoping that things will work out to have the kids take a few more classes here…As always, thank you sooo much!!  You truly are amazing!
    Parent
  • Thank you for your consistent encouragement and support.  We could not have continued the way things were going, and I never would have pursued this solution on my own.  You both made an amazing difference in [student]’s sophomore year.  Thank you for being AMAZING …
    Principal
  • Thank you for such uplifting, encouraging, and informative messages! Students must love receiving such from you.
    Counselor
  • I just want to thank you both so much for everything you’ve done for me these past years. It has made my learning experience so much better. You both have helped me so much and words cannot describe how grateful I am.
    Student
  • Thank you so much for your support this semester! I have never had so much support as I did from Bluesky. I appreciated all the emails and words of encouragement!<
    Student

Supplemental Program FAQ

Choosing the Right Program: While your school may recommend a specific online program, the choice is ultimately yours. Students and parents/guardians are free to select any provider that best fits their needs, provided it is approved by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). BlueSky is a fully MDE-approved online provider.

To sum it up, you have options. You are not required to use the school’s preferred provider. As long as the program is MDE-approved, you can enroll. BlueSky qualifies as we meet all the state requirements to serve as your online school.

1. Consult Your Counselor
Connect with your school counselor to choose your online courses. 

  • Keep in mind: Students can take up to 50% of their total courses online. 
  • Explore: View BlueSky’s high school course offerings to see what we offer.

2. Submit Your Application

Click the “Enroll” link at the top or bottom of this page to begin. 

  • Note: This must be completed by a parent/guardian, or by the student if they are 18 or older.

3. Complete the Online Paperwork
Our application is a two-part process. Once all enrollment forms are submitted, we will email the necessary registration documents to both the family and the school counselor for review and signatures. 

4. Gear Up for Class
Once all signatures are collected, the student is officially ready! We will email: 

  • Your BlueSky login credentials. 
  • Instructions for a 30-minute online orientation to help you hit the ground running. 

Every student receives a personalized Academic Snapshot. This dashboard features a “course tile” for each class, giving you a real-time look at:

  • Current Grade: Your overall standing in the class.
  • Quality of Work: Feedback on the caliber of your assignments.
  • Course Progress: How far you’ve come in the curriculum.
  • Weekly Goal: The specific number of assignments you need to finish by the end of the week.

BlueSky offers a flexible schedule, but it also requires consistent weekly progress:

  • No Set Login Times: You aren’t required to log in at a specific hour each day – unless you’re enrolled in a GP (Group Pace) class with a weekly live session.
  • Weekly Deadlines: You must complete the number of assignments shown on your course tile by the end of each week.
  • Ownership: It is your responsibility to create a personal routine and decide when and where you will get your work done.

Pro Tip: We recommend setting a consistent daily “school schedule” for yourself to ensure those weekly goals don’t pile up on Sunday!

At BlueSky, you’re never learning alone! You have a dedicated team in your corner. We make sure everyone—you, your family, and your school counselor—stays in the loop with:

  • Regular Progress Reports: Twice a month, we’ll email a snapshot of your progress so there are no surprises.
  • Proactive Support: If you start to fall behind, we don’t just wait—we increase our outreach to help you get back on track.
  • Personal Connection: Your teachers are just a click or call away! They’ll check in regularly via email, text, phone, or chat to cheer you on and answer questions.

The more you stay connected with us, the better. We’re here to ensure you cross the finish line!

In most cases, BlueSky courses are free of charge for Minnesota students. Eligibility depends on your current residency and school enrollment:

Who Qualifies for Free Tuition?
You can take BlueSky courses at no cost if you meet all three of the following criteria:
1. You currently live in Minnesota.
2. You are enrolled in a public high school.
3. Your online courses do not exceed a full-time course load (when combined with your local school schedule).

A tuition fee applies if any of the following are true:

  • You live outside of Minnesota.
  • You are currently homeschooled.
  • You attend a private school.

Check Rates: For our current tuition pricing, please visit our Tuition Page.

Yes—and we highly recommend it!  Planning your full year now gives you peace of mind and guarantees a smoother transition between semesters. Enrolling for both semesters at the beginning of the year offers three major advantages:

  • Secure Your Spot: Our Semester 2 courses fill up quickly. Signing up early ensures you aren’t placed on a waitlist later.
  • Less Paperwork: You can handle all the registration and counselor approvals at once, rather than repeating the process mid-year.
  • Avoid School Deadlines: Many traditional schools have a “15-day rule” and may not allow you to add new online courses once the first two weeks of a semester have passed.

BlueSky accepts supplemental students as long as we have space. However, timing is critical due to state and district policies:

  • The Best Time to Enroll: We strongly recommend completing your application before the school year begins. This ensures the smoothest start and guaranteed placement.
  • The “15-Day” Deadline: Many school districts can—and will—deny enrollment once 15 school days have passed in a new “term.”
  • A Note on “Terms”: Different schools define a “term” differently (some mean the start of the semester, others mean the start of a quarter).

Because of these varying interpretations, it’s important to be in close contact with your school counselor. Their approval is required for all applications, but it is especially vital if you are applying after the first two weeks of the school year.

Students must provide their own device (whether it’s personal or school-issued) that meets BlueSky’s technical requirements. 

Have questions about your device or need tech support?
Email: support@blueskyschool.org

We’re here to help you navigate your options. Reach out to our team at supplemental@blueskyschool.org with your questions. We can respond via email or, if you prefer, schedule a call to discuss your/your student’s unique situation. 

For additional perspective, you can also review the  MDE’s (Minnesota Department of Education) Guidelines to help determine if an online program is the right fit for you/your family.

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