These tests can cause stress -- not just for students, but also teachers and schools.

Why? Well, to start, these tests have been the measure of academic competence for years. Schools and teachers are recognized when students perform well on these tests. However, consistent assessments help educators continuously improve teaching methods and curricula. Standardized tests also help students plan ahead for the future, perform better, and excel in school.

If you have ever considered earning your high school diploma in a non-traditional setting, you may be curious about what resources are available to help you succeed. At Success VLC, our goal is to provide innovative educational opportunities that set you up for success now and in the future.

It’s a familiar scene. You’re working through a math problem for your high school class when suddenly the age old question pops into your mind:

“When will I ever use any of this in the REAL world?”

While it is our goal to make a high school education available to and attainable by students at risk of not graduating, we also incorporate elements into our graduate requirements that

Parents, guidance counselors, and every teacher they've ever had won't stop talking about the importance of receiving an education. But, do we ever stop and discuss why education should be a priority for our children?

Recently our entire SuccessVLC staff came to Grand Rapids, MI for a two-day conference focused on professional development.

Why did we prioritize this opportunity for our staff?

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Day is not about getting a “day off”

Children of farmers may want to stay on the family farm and eventually take over operations, and in that case, a high school degree may seem pointless. But, a high school degree is important in ensuring that child has options in the future, should they choose…

Expulsion. It's a scary word for students, and probably a scarier one for parents. After all, teens are wired to think in the short-term, not the long term. Expulsion can feel like a death sentence: RIP college plans, We…

Failing to complete high school can have massive life-long consequences. It's been widely reported that only 2 percent of young teen mothers obtain a college degree. While the median income for college graduates has been…