The Missouri Options Program (Mo Op) was initiated by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in 2002. Missouri Options was designed to target students who have the capabilities to complete Missouri high school graduation requirements, but for various reasons lack the credits needed to graduate with their class. The program is for students who are 17-20 years old and are at least one year behind their cohort group. Students who successfully complete Missouri Options will receive a Carthage High School diploma.