move on when ready course directory

Why it matters

A highly skilled and educated population is critical to the success of Arizona.

How it works

Move On When Ready is a learner-centered approach to education designed to prepare every student with the knowledge and skills needed for success in college and career.

Our impact

Engaged 50,000+ students in internationally-benchmarked college-readiness Cambridge International curriculum at 20+ middle and high schools across Arizona

How to participate in Move On When Ready?

To participate in Move On When Ready, students sign an advisement form with their high school or home study program, meet the admissions requirements at the postsecondary institution of their choice and make satisfactory academic progress.

What is Move On When Ready?

The new Move On When Ready program is easier for students, parents and schools to understand – it is streamlined with one funding source and one set of eligibility requirements and regulations.

What are approved classes for Move On When Ready?

Approved classes may include degree level or non-degree level courses in the five main academic areas (English, math, science, social studies and foreign language), as well as electives, career, technical and agricultural offerings.

What grade do you have to be to be eligible for Move On When Ready?

All high school students (9th – 12th grade) attending a public or private high school in Georgia or home study program operated in accordance with O.C.G.A. 20-2-690(c) can participate in Move On When Ready.

Can I take a move on when ready course?

Yes, Move On When Ready students can enroll in online courses if the course is on the approved course list. Students should carefully consider whether an online course is a good fit for them before enrolling.

Do you have to take EOCs in public school?

Yes, public school students participating in Move On When Ready are required to take all appropriate EOCs. Students who are home schooled or attend a private school are not required to take EOCs.

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As Education Curriculum Specialist at GPB, Margaret develops content and resources for Georgia’s teachers and students.

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What grade do you have to be to be eligible for MOWR?

To be eligible to participate in the MOWR program, students must be in the 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade at a participating eligible high school or in a home study program operated in pursuant to O.C.G.A. 20-2-690.

What are non course related fees?

Non-course related fees are those fees charged by a postsecondary institution to students regardless of enrollment status and are not charged to every student. These fees do not include fees that are optional to a student such as parking fees, graduation fees, etc. If a postsecondary institution charges a fee to all students, then the fee is considered mandatory. Room and board fees, charges or deposits, meal plan costs and charges, or fines incurred due to actions by a student such as parking tickets, library fines, and late fees or lost or damaged book charges, are not included in non-course related fees.

How much does a postsecondary institution pay for textbooks?

Postsecondary institutions on the semester system will receive a payment of $25 per semester hour to be applied towards textbooks. Institutions on the quarter system will receive a payment of $15 per quarter hour.

Do you have to take EOCs in MOWR?

Yes, public school students participating in the MOWR program are required to take all appropriate EOCs. Students who are home schooled or attend a private school are not required to take EOCs.

Can MOWR students take online courses?

Yes, MOWR students may enroll in courses offered online or approved as transient provided the course appears on the approved course list. Students should be advised to carefully consider (1) whether an online course is a good fit before enrolling in the course and (2) to pursue a course load that is manageable.