FAQs
Excel Center courses are free.
No. The Excel Center awards a traditional high school diploma when a student graduates.
Our childcare services are free to enrolled students. Childcare is available during day and evening classes for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.
No problem. Students must be Missouri residents and 21 years of age or older in order to be eligible for enrollment.
It depends on your schedule, motivation, and goals after graduation. On average our students are with us for about two years.
You need to complete a daycare enrollment packet, provide a copy of the birth certificate for each child, and their immunization records.
No. We use technology in all our classes and devices are available for you while you’re on campus. Students are also welcome to use their personal device.
Day classes meet Monday through Thursday from 8:40 am to 2:35 pm with a lunch break from 11:15 am to 12 pm. Evening classes meet twice a week (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) from 5:45 pm to 8:15 pm. Staff are available for free tutoring on Fridays. Our classes meet year-round with a short break for summer. Talk to your Life Coach or School Director to learn more about our attendance policy.
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Class Times |
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Period 1 |
8:40 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. |
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Period 2 |
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 p.m. |
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Lunch |
11:15 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
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Period 3 |
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. |
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Period 4 |
1:20 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. |
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Break* |
4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
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Evening Classes (M/W or T/Th) |
5:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. |
*Depending on the term, we offer a 5th period class at this time
Yes – we will need your high school transcript to transfer any credits you earned. However, you can start classes before we receive it, and we can help you obtain a copy if needed.
The State of Missouri requires 24 credits across all subject areas in order to graduate.
Our team of Life Coaches will help you select the courses needed for you to meet Missouri’s graduation requirements and be prepared for life after graduation. Our College and Career Readiness Specialists also support you in preparing for your goals after graduation.
Maybe. If your transcript shows that you do not have enough credits in a specific subject area, then you may need to take more classes in that area in order to meet the state graduation requirements. All students take placement assessments in Reading, Writing, and Math as part of the enrollment process. Some students are enrolled in support courses to strengthen their academic skills in preparation for high school level courses. We also offer free tutoring on Fridays to support your progress.
At this time, only students who are enrolled in the program to receive their high school diploma are eligible for our certification training courses. If you're looking for other certification opportunities, we recommend exploring local community colleges or vocational programs that offer standalone IRC courses.
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