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Our tuition-free online public schools empower students to learn in a way that works best for them. From young dreamers to budding scientists, Connections Academy offers an online K-12 solution for all kinds of students. Our schools are inclusive, safe, and committed to giving each student the support they need to do their best and be prepared to succeed, no matter what the future holds.
Connections Academy offers online public school programs in 31 states. Although offerings vary by state, most schools serve grades K-12 and are open to students state-wide.
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Connections Academy Reviews Summary
The overall reputation of Connections Academy reflects a strong commitment to personalized education, with many customers praising the supportive and responsive nature of the staff and teachers. Parents frequently highlight the positive impact on their children's learning experiences, particularly for those with special needs or who struggled in traditional settings. However, some reviews reveal significant concerns regarding communication issues and unprofessional handling of enrollment processes, which have caused distress for certain families. While the majority of feedback is favorable, addressing these service-related shortcomings could enhance the overall customer experience and trust in the institution.
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Best online school ever I highly recommend to families who might travel and or children who does not do good with large size classes. The teachers are great I plan to stay with connections academy until my children are ready for colleges. Which I have a long time to go
My son and his teachers have a good connection in learning and it's at his pace. The patience, time and dedication the teachers make to my sons lessons is more than I can imagine.
It's really good to have them working together to help teach my son. Great teamwork
Hi Amy, Our teachers are the cornerstone of our schools, and we're so happy to hear that they have had such a positive impact on the education of your son. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review! ~Alexis
Connections Academy has made our lives soo much easier! The flexibility and helpful teachers have been a great experience for my son!
We love to hear that we've made your life easier, Jeannine! We hope that your son continues to thrive with us! ~Alexis
It has allowed for my child and I to have a closer bond. The teachers are incredible. And he actually wants to speak about his lessons throughout the day.
Hi Beth, We're so happy that our school has allowed you to bond with your student more! We hope you both continue to have a great experience here! ~Alexis
My daughter loves Connections Academy! My daughter started Connections this year and has done better than ever in brick-and-mortar. She was an A student in 2nd grade and then suddenly she was failing. I transferred her to Connections Academy and she got on the A and B Honor Roll and managed to get back to her A student status none of that could have been possible without Connections Academy! I love that her teacher checks in with her when she seems to be letting her mind wander and I appreciate that the lessons can be done anytime. I love that my kid is excelling in this school and hope she continues to do so.
We hope your daughter continues to excel with us too, Danielle! Thank you for sharing! ~Alexis
The teachers are nice personally. If there were more stars, I would definitely give more of a 5 star rating, get along with their students, plus let's me know how well my child is doing along the way.
Wow, we would love to be able to get more than 5-stars! Thank you for the kind words, Ashley! ~Alexis
I like the curriculum and the flexibility to teacher my son
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, Jennifer! ~Alexis
My experience was so simple. We love this school! This is our first year with Connections Academy. Teachers & Staff are wonderful. I will sure share my knowledge with others. Thank you
Thank you so much for the recommendation, Juanita! We're glad to hear that you've had a great first year with us and hope that you continue to have an awesome experience. ~Alexis
Everything has been clearly laid out. Communication is clear and efficient. Teachers, for the most part, have been accessible for questions and concerns. Flexible with times as my daughter goes to horse shows, as long as she puts in the effort, fair grades are given. And she will be graduating in December!
Hi Heather, We love that your daughter can take advantage of our flexible program to allow her to compete in her horse shows! We wish her the best with her plans after graduation! ~Alexis
This is our 3rd year and we love it! My daughter was struggling in regular school and barely making c grades. She has adhd, hearing issues due to childhood ear infections and was being bullied too. I do each lesson with her as she takes notes old school style in a spiral notebook. We can start later in the day and work at our own speed. The curriculum is so detailed and easy to navigate and understand especially in combination with the videos they use in lessons. Looking forward to field trips and some in person events to return. Overall this has been an amazing experience for us. She can actually recall what she has learned and relate it to things in her world. After tears and struggles through brick and mortar school, this has been such a blessing. Now she has been on the honor roll the last 3 years and even made it into the Junior National honor society this year!
Being on the honor roll and making it into the National Junior Honor Society are huge accomplishments, Sarah! We're so proud of your daughter for all she has accomplished and are thrilled that she has been able to reach her full potential with us! ~Alexis
Enrolling in connections Academy is the best decision I ever made for my son. He gets all the best learning and therapy while in the safety of his own home. He loves this experience and so do I!
Hi Sharita, We're thrilled to hear that both you and your son love learning with us! Thank you for sharing! ~Alexis
This school is literally the best. The curriculum, teachers, safety and flexibility are some of the things that make it the best! I am so grateful for this school helping my son with his education.
We're thrilled to hear that you think we're the best, Lucy! We hope your son continues to thrive with us! ~Alexis
My sophomore has a better GPA since starting than she had in years. The teachers are very accessible and compassionate. These instructors clearly love what they do and are very invested in my child's success. It feels wonderful to have such a great team on her side, finally.
This makes us so happy to see, Jessica! We're so proud of your student for increasing their GPA! ~Alexis
This is our first year at connections Academy and we love that our daughter is above to get an education and still do what she love to do(dance)
Hi Tammy, We love to hear that our students are able to pursue their passions while enrolled at our schools! ~Alexis
My son is able to do school anytime he want and has more free time. He doesn't have to wake up very early and likes it.
We think most students like that they don't have to wake up early with us! We're glad to hear that your son has more free time now. Thanks for sharing, Daniel! ~Alexis
I was scared at first but because of being new connection academy made my family feel welcome! Thanks connection academy, teamwork.Alberta
Choosing to send your student to a new school is not an easy decision to make! We are so grateful to hear that we have made your family feel welcome in a new-to-you environment, Alberta. ~Alexis
My son has needs lots of extra help plus small group time. The staff and his case manger are awesome and are always there to help my son and the teachers have time 4 days a week open when you can schedule extra time for help one on one time as well...
We love hearing that your son has been getting the support he needs from his teachers! Thank you for sharing, Sherrie! ~Alexis
Everything has gone smoothly. Daughter is doing very well with online classes. She can concentrate and does not have any distractions Feels safe.
Hi Wendy, Student safety is a top priority for us, and we're so happy to hear that your daughter feels safe at our school. We hope she continues to thrive with us! ~Alexis
Alabama Connections Academy has a great staff to assist both learning coaches and students. It is great to have easy access to the essentials (i.e. Digital text books, graph paper, etc.) on-line and printable.
We love that you love the easy access to online and printable materials, Patricia. And we're especially happy to hear that you've had a good experience with the staff. Thanks for the review! ~Alexis
This is our first year at Connections Academy.
My son is autistic and was struggling in public and private schools. It was a great decision to try online school. My son is more happier. He is learning and improving academically. The school is providing OT, Speech and behavior therapy. His teacher Ms Eastep is very professional and over the top. I truly recommend this school to parents who their kids are struggling to attend regular schools. My son used to be bullied every day. I am glad we are part of this amazing school. Their customer and technical service do an outstanding job if you need help and support.
I just registered my son for next year 2024 and I truly recommend this school to parents who their kids struggled in public school. What a fabulous school
I'm so sorry to hear that your son was bullied in his former schools. It's great that he's settling in well at Connections Academy. We want every student to feel safe, welcome, and respected! ~Alexis
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Hi Colisha, We're super excited to hear that you want your kids to stay with us until graduation! We hope they continue to reach their full potential here! ~Alexis