Leadership, Excellence, Academics, and Perseverance (LEAP) are all attributes needed to help students overcome obstacles and succeed. The Midlothian ISD LEAP Academy mission is to help students maximize their potential by providing an individualized, diverse learning environment empowering them to succeed while working at an accelerated pace.

About Leap academy 

LEAP Academy is a flexible, student-centered high school program designed to support learners who benefit from a non-traditional schedule and a personalized approach to earning their diploma. At Midlothian ISD, we believe every student deserves a clear path to graduation that adapts to life's changing circumstances and keeps them in school.

LEAP Academy provides students with the opportunity to continue progressing through their high school coursework in a setting that offers greater flexibility to help students earn a diploma and achieve further success after high school.

Students enrolled in the LEAP Academy complete all Texas graduation requirements including required courses and credits, STAAR testing, and district specific expectations and requirements. All students earn an endorsement and demonstrate college, career, or military readiness to ensure they are prepared for success beyond high school.

LEAP Academy maintains rigorous academic standards while recognizing that students thrive in different learning environments. Each student works with staff to develop an individualized graduation pathway that serves as a clear blueprint toward earning a diploma. Students attend a four-hour instructional session each school day and complete coursework through an online learning platform. Most students graduate with 26 credits, and endorsement, and a strong foundation for their next steps.

Please note that LEAP Academy is NOT designed for early graduation. Students interested in early graduation should speak with their counselor at Midlothian High School or Midlothian Heritage High School, as that process is separate from LEAP.

We invite you to learn more about the application process for LEAP Academy by reviewing the Qualification and Application Process. Families interested in exploring this option for their student are encouraged to contact the student's counselor at Heritage or Midlothian High School.

For more information about LEAP Academy, please contact Dr. Shannon Blake, principal of LEAP Academy, at 469-856-5900 or shannon.blake@midlothianisd.org.

Leap academy at a glance

Attendance: Students attend school every day during a specified block of time of either the morning session from 8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. or the afternoon session from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. If a student does not meet the attendance requirements, they will be placed on academic probation, and if necessary, will be withdrawn from the program and return to their home campus.

Method of Instruction: LEAP students complete all course work through a digital program called Edgenuity. This program provides students with course instruction, academic work, and testing to earn credits necessary for graduation. 

LEAP Teachers and Staff: Teachers and staff members at LEAP provide students with support in their specific curricular areas of instruction. 

Academic Planning: Each LEAP student enters the program with individual academic needs. LEAP students will meet individually with the counselor to discuss their individualized graduation plan to earn their diploma. 

Graduation Requirements: Students follow all required State of Texas and Midlothian ISD graduation requirements. 

• Students must graduate on a 26 credit graduation plan. Extenuating circumstances may allow for a reduced plan to 22 credits.
• STAAR tests for Algebra 1, English 1, English 2, Biology, and US History must be passed.
• Students must complete at least 1o hours of community service.
• Students are required to be college, career, or military ready for post-secondary success.

*Students attending LEAP Academy may participate in their home campus's graduation ceremony. Students may also attend a LEAP Celebration hosted for graduates the Thursday before their campus's commencement ceremony in May.