Climb Higher.
Learn Anywhere.

Mountain Community Online School is a tuition-free, public online charter school serving North Carolina students in grades 4–8.

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Welcome

Mountain Community Online School (MCOS) offers a structured, accountable learning experience that combines daily live instruction, clear expectations, and consistent adult support.

MCOS is operated by The Mountain Community School, bringing the care and accountability of a proven charter organization to a statewide online program.

MCOS is designed to fit into the realities of modern family life while maintaining clear expectations for attendance, engagement, and learning.

Students learn from anywhere in the state while remaining connected to licensed teachers and assigned school staff who monitor progress and engagement throughout the year.

Online learning with structure and accountability.

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MCOS was intentionally designed to address the most common challenges of online learning. Rather than relying on self-paced coursework alone, the program blends live instruction, defined schedules, and proactive adult oversight to ensure students remain engaged and supported.

Every student is known, monitored, and supported through clear systems and assigned responsibility.

An exceptional remote-learning experience:

Students participate in daily live classes in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with additional live instruction in Science and Social Studies. Live teaching provides direct instruction, real-time feedback, and consistent academic expectations.

All coursework is aligned to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and delivered through a proven online learning platform.

Edmentum Platform

Each student is assigned a Success Coach who serves as the primary point of contact for families. Success Coaches monitor attendance and engagement daily, review academic progress, and communicate regularly with parents.

When a student begins to struggle, the Success Coach intervenes early, coordinates support, and ensures concerns are addressed quickly and consistently.

Leadership

In addition to core coursework, students complete quarterly Climb Higher Projects. These experiential, cross-curricular projects require students to apply academic skills through real-world exploration, creation, and presentation.

Projects are aligned to grade-level standards and supported by school staff, helping students build independence, problem-solving skills, and confidence.

Climb Higher Projects

MCOS is designed for families who want a structured public school option with the flexibility of online learning. Students are expected to attend regularly, participate in live instruction, and complete assignments with family support.

Understanding fit early helps ensure long-term success for students and families.

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A public charter school you can trust.

Mountain Community Online School follows all state requirements for attendance, assessment, accountability, and testing, including a 190-day instructional calendar. The school is governed by a local board of directors and held to the same standards as all North Carolina public charter schools.

Climb Higher Projects

A public charter school you can trust.

Mountain Community Online School follows all state requirements for attendance, assessment, accountability, and testing, including a 190-day instructional calendar. The school is governed by a local board of directors and held to the same standards as all North Carolina public charter schools.

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Families can expect transparency, stability, and responsible oversight.

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A public charter school you can trust.

Mountain Community Online School follows all state requirements for attendance, assessment, accountability, and testing, including a 190-day instructional calendar. The school is governed by a local board of directors and held to the same standards as all North Carolina public charter schools.

Request Information

Families can expect transparency, stability, and responsible oversight.

Learn about Governance Leadership