Connections AcademyReviews 623

I know everyone probably doesn't have a bad experience with them, but I can say my experience with them was awful. They are not good at communicating back with the parents and they kept rejecting the documents they were asking for, which led to my daughter missing the deadline, when I started the process a month prior to all of this. I wouldn't recommend this online school. Or at least they school better communicate.

As a single Mom that travels as a health care provider our family needed the flexibility to attend school anywhere, and after having my child assaulted in a traditional public school we opted for on line. However our experience has been very much less than acceptable. I am an older mom and some of the assignments were confusing and hard to navigate. The curriculum is not engaging for my child and it became a FIGHT to help her complete the assessments. Our relationship has suffered because of this. She has went from an A-B student to a D-F student. When I asked for help, I was told this was a you problem not a we problem. Very little to no help was offered. In summary, I would continue to look at other options if considering this particular school.

My daughter attended FCA for one year as an interim as she auditioned into an art school because our local public schools aren't the best. My daughter loved her time at FCA, and she improved her GPA and state testing scores on Math and English. I wanted to keep her in FCA, but she wanted the art school! I was most impressed with the teachers and their helpfulness/responsiveness when she was confused with assignments. I would wholeheartedly recommend Florida Connections Academy, we will return if the art school doesn't work out. Education is changing shape and doesn't fit the brick and mortar mold anymore.

Worst Enrollment process ever! ITS END OF AUGUST AND MY CHILD HAS STILL NOT STARTED SCHOOL! Our last call before today was 10 days ago after they told us that our account has been sent over to the principle of Georgia connections academy for placement. Today we call and still on the phone...i have been placed on hold for 5 times...lady I was speaking to didn't like my tone and frustration so when I asked to speak to a supervisor or someone who can advice us on what is really going on...she sent me to another department...APPARENTLY IM ON HOLD NOW FOR 15 MIN WAITING ON PLACEMENT TO PICK UP!...

Back story,
We started enrollment for my 2nd grade son in JULY. They asked us to upload documents from his previous school. I had a copy of his last report card on my Email so i sent it in...they sent it back saying it was missing the school year...I went ahead and called the school and requested an official transcript.Once we had it we uploaded it together with all the health documents. We called same day to confirm they had received all documents. They said they now have everything and are submitting our account to the principle to review and placement. Well.Ten days later, they are still saying our report card is still missing the year...but this is after several people told us it should not matter because we have submitted an official transcript. There is no way for us to delete a document so i asked them if they can remove the report card from our account because apparently thats what has been holding everything!...I regret pulling my son out of the school he was in...school started 2nd of AUGUST, we still dont have a clear path to what is going to be done...they are giving us the run around and constantly giving us different information. I will not be surprised if they email us telling us the 2nd grade placements are now full and no more space.what a joke!...im still on hold with placement btw...1:00:17 later!

Update! Surprise surprise, 2nd grade is now on waiting list! This is beyond unacceptable

My grandson was enrolled in the Arkansas Academy in late March and though we had to go through several hurdles, overall he is satisfied. They do add a LOT of work for the students to complete on a daily basis and it can be hard to keep up but my grandson pressed his way through with the support of his teachers. One teacher in particular called, texted and face-timed me and my grandson on the last day of school to help and make sure he got his assignments in on time. She stayed with him until after 9 pm. She was amazing. This was only our first year and we are hoping this upcoming year is a great as the first short time with the academy.

Our experience with MNCA has been an amazing one that will have us continuing next year. Mrs. Werner has gone above and beyond everyday to help with any struggles or questions we've had and has made this year one of the best, as my daughter also says, and she hopes that she will have more great years. Not only have we received help when needed but Mrs. Werner has made it fun, exciting, and enjoyable even when it was challenging. Everyday my daughter looks forward to Live Lesson because she loves the positivity, equal participation, and the familiar structure. We've had a great year and also recommended MNCA to many of our friends as well. I highly rate Mrs. Werner as being an outstanding teacher!

My Son went to brick and mortar school till 8th grade. He was bullied and mistreated and just an all around bad experience. He had trouble focusing and was distracted. That is why we chose Connections Academy on line schooling. Since joining Connections Academy he has excelled tremendously academic and with expressing himself. It has been a great experience for my son and also for my husband and myself. My son has grown and become an adult and is proud of himself as are we his parents. Thank you for this amazing experience. The teachers are the best. My sons teachers have helped him with his self esteem and growth into the wonderful person he is today.