Connections Academy has a rating of 4.26 stars from 499 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Connections Academy most frequently mention public school, field trips, and live lessons. Connections Academy ranks 16th among Education Other sites.
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Best choice for our daughter, other than a charter school. Questions we had were all answered. Enrollment was easy. Teachers & Counselors are great to work with.The website for parents & guardians is easy to use. Our daughter is very happy choosing this school. Extra curricular activities outside the school have been creative. The variety of clubs vary & lots to choose from. Thank you for providing tjis online school service!
I am a mother of two Autistic children. Connections Academy has not only been accommodating and patient during this difficult, yet exciting adventure. They've gone above and beyond at every chance possible to help us attain the foundation for a strong and hopeful future for our entire family. Thank you to the teachers and staff as well as the tech department for giving us your best efforts day after day.
I am a mother of two Autistic children. Connections Academy has not only been accommodating and patient during this difficult, yet exciting adventure. They've gone above and beyond at every chance possible to help us attain the foundation for a strong and hopeful future for our entire family. Thank you to the teachers and staff as well as the tech department for giving us your best efforts day after day.
The best part of Connection Academy by far are some of the teachers, one in particular is Scott Collins.my son is a student of his.
You could not ask for a better teacher to work with your child he just makes it easy. The kids love him and he is an overall amazing person. If it wasn't for Scott I don't know how things would be for my child that faces some speech challenges. I am so glad we've had the opportunity to work with Scott. I'm so grateful and appreciative.
Thank you for your kind words, Patty! We're so happy to hear that Mr. Collins has had such a positive impact on your student's education. ~Alexis
This is not an online charter school in the sense of what you think. If you sign your kids up for this - you are not simply an "Aide" to the learning process - you ARE the teacher. The live lessons do not deliver course content. All content is electronic with learning coach providing context and assistance. And while you might think "sure - I can spend a few hours a day with my kids working on school - I've done that with homework" this is completely different. Every day I regret this decision.
Content is not consistent - and assessments can be poorly written. End of content assessment has 4 or 5 questions so miss one or two - goes against grade greatly. Assignments in the course content - as I've spoken to a couple of teachers - are poorly written so make sure to check the message boards for the correct information.
We selected this school to avoid live instruction until Covid is under control - and now I fear that this experience has significantly increased the negative impact of this pandemic.
To be fair a couple of pros:
- teachers are very responsive when you do have questions
- If you truly want to homeschool - this might be the place for you so you don't have to submit any homeschool paperwork and you know the content is inline with your state's curriculum
Hello. Thank you for sharing your family’s experience here. I’m sorry to hear that you’re not having a good experience so far. Our parents do have a more hands-on experience than they would in the traditional school setting. Although every student is different, we suggest that parents of elementary students plan to spend about 5 hours a day with their students, monitoring their learning and making sure they’re understanding and completing their lessons. By high school, that commitment typically drops to 1-2 hours a day. I do want to stress that your students have the support of their teachers not only during LiveLessons, but also via phone, webmail and our online classroom every school day. That support extends to you as their Learning Coach, as well. It sounds like you’ve already reached out to your teachers. I encourage you to continue to do so. They will be a great resource for you and your student. ~Kim
My son has thrived since starting with Connections Academy. He struggled in school when he attended his last school. He was constantly bored and not challenged enough. In addition, he would come home almost every day telling me about fights or someone bringing a gun or knife to school. A few years back, there was a student who was stabbed. I feel better and have peace of mind knowing that my son is getting a good education while also staying safe from the violence that became a daily occurrence.
Hi Dee, Thank you for leaving your review! We're sorry your son had a challenging time at his local school, but we're happy to hear that he's in a safe learning environment that allows him to reach his full potential. ~Alexis
My son is high functioning autistic and his attitude, interest and success rate within his education has done a complete 180 after switching to connections Academy! His grades have never been better as well as his self confidence! I appreciate the time and effort that is being put into my son's education and we are here to stay through graduation! Hands down best decision we couf have made
This is so great to see, Kylie! We're so happy to hear that you've found a school that meets the needs of your son and allows him to reach his full potential! Thank you for sharing! ~Alexis
If you're looking for a learning environment for your student that allows flexibility and employs a great staff, look no further! GRCA has been the best decision for our family. We are currently in our 3rd year with them and our plans are to continue until graduation. Each and every staff member goes above and beyond to help our student excel. There are clubs and activities for all interests too, along with National Junior Honor Society and other student led organizations. Do yourself and your student a favor and check out GRCA!
We love that you have taken advantage of all that Great River Connections Academy has to offer, Julie! Thank you for taking the time to leave your review! ~Alexis
Worrst online school ever, be prepared to teach your child yourself with the lesson plans they provide, expect college style lecturing with assigned reading and asynchronous work. Basically, as the "learning coach" you're the unpaid teacher and they get paid by the state.
Update: Connections Academy responded by reporting my review as not having a valid email address... I wonder how many bad reviews they get removed in an underhanded and dishonest way.
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Our experience has been one without anything confusing because everyone is all there to help you or lead you to whom you need to speak with. My son has done better here than any other schools as his curriculum is also easy to follow. We made a great choice picking Georgia Connections Academy!
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, Lisa! We're thrilled to hear that your son is doing so well at Georgia Connections Academy! ~Alexis
From before school started to right this very moment my experience with Maine Connections Academy has been excellent. The communication between staff and student as well as staff and parent/caretaker is extraordinary. I've NEVER been so informed before, from absences to information on my child's work and grades. I am impressed about the fact that I have to submit work and attendance is also reported by the parent. Every step of the process is amazing. Our counselor and teachers are great, informative and caring.
We're so happy to hear that you feel informed at Maine Connections Academy, Faylene! Thank you for your review! ~Alexis
Connections Academy has been an amazing choice for us. Our family is truly blessed to be part of such an amazing school! Two of our children have graduated from Connections Academy. Both are finishing their first year in college! Lipscomb University and Western Kentucky University. Our last child is a freshman in Connections Academy, we look forward to three more exciting years. Thank you Connections, absolutely the best of the BEST!
This is incredible, Patricia! We hope your two college students are doing well and hope your freshman enjoys the rest of their school year this year! ~Alexis
My student is in 9th grade right now. He has trouble focusing and without connections Academy I don't think he would have stayed with his own age/grade range. The curriculum is sometimes a bit in depth, but for the most part, it is definitely doable. I also like the flexibility it gives with time to get lessons finished and being able to finish lessons ahead of time when needed. They also give plenty of time to catch up on overdue lessons.
We love that your student is thriving with Connections Academy, Jennifer! Thank you for sharing! ~Alexis
This sxhool has great field trips for students to interact with others. They have a great course selection and electives. My daughter had anxiety about the crowded hallways in school and feels comfortable and can work at her own pace and usually is ahead of the completion dates
Thank you, George! We're glad that your daughter is comfortable while doing her schoolwork and that your family is taking advantage of the socialization opportunities! ~Alexis
Lots of opportunities to meet up with school mates. No penalty if you can't make it. Convenient test sites. Complete access to grades. My child is more focused on learning without distractions.
This is awesome, Cheri! We love that your student is learning in an environment with less distractions! ~Alexis
We chose Connections Academy this year because of the flexibility it offered. We travel A LOT and knowing that my student could get the quality education she needs while on the road/at times where we aren't working, was the #1 catch for us! Its made our school year MUCH easier!
We love that your family is able to travel and still get a high-quality education, Lizz! We hope that you continue to explore with your students! ~Alexis
I enrolled my 5 children with Florida Connections Academy in 2019. My children have thrived in this program. They are learning so much more, because they are able to get one on one attention not only from me, but from the teachers as well. They are able to take the time they need on each subject and not feel rushed to get something done. All of the teachers and staff are so great! They are always willing to help when my kids need it. They always message back quickly when I have a question or even if my children have a question. We love this school and I plan on all 5 of my children graduating with Connections Academy.
This warms our hearts, Carrie! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review of Florida Connections Academy! ~Alexis
We were hesitant at first to enroll in this school, but we decided to give it a try. In fact, we were shocked by the amount of organization and attention on the part of the administrators and teachers, who provided us with the necessary assistance. My child now had enough time to learn and be disciplined with school schedules. Which made his life much easier. The program is easy to use and there are continuous trainings for parents, which makes the work easy, and that will help the students to achieve their goals. Thanks to everyone who participated to create this amazing school program.
We're thrilled to hear that we've exceeded your expectations, Hadda! We hope you have an amazing rest of the school year! ~Alexis
Our first year on an online platform. We transferred from traditional school to online at the start of 7th grade. Our child has so much more free and family time! She is so much happier and Honor roll!
We're thrilled to hear that your student has had such a successful first year at our online school! Thank you for sharing, Kim! ~Alexis
We absolutely LOVE Alabama Connections! Everyone has been Amazing through this whole 1st Year. The Teachers are Amazing. They have helped my kids with anything & everything that they need help with. Even one on one if needed. It has been 1 AMAZING Year. We look Forward to many more Years with Alabama Connections.
We're so happy to hear you've had such a great first year at Alabama Connections Academy, Robin! We hope your students continue to thrive with us! ~Alexis
Principle, Teachers, Staff Members Are Very Positive On A Daily Basis;,Understanding Their MOCA SCHOLAR STUDENTS ON A THRIVING LEVEL OF SUCCESS SUPPORT QUALITY EDUCATION :) KEEP UP THE GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AS A RESPECTED COMMUNITY STAFF EDUCATORS WE APPRECIATE YOU DAILY YOUR MOCA SCHOLAR :) THANKS AGAIN FOR MY ACCEPTANCE INTO A AWESOME SCHOOL :) HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY MOCA FAMILY :)
Thank you for your review, Todree! We love that the school staff at MOCA has had such a positive impact on their students! ~Alexis
My daughter enrolled her freshman year and is currently finishing up her junior and looking forward to completing her senior year with MCA. Can not say enough positive about our experience. The curriculums, the teachers, the advisors and overall support has been nothing short of amazing. They continue to amaze me each year.
This is great to see, Heather! We hope that your daughter has an amazing senior year next school year! ~Alexis
I like the workload for my middle schooler, my freshman has a more extensive reading workload but the only complaint I have is the teachers could probably be a little more accessible. Hopefully next year will be better in that regard.
Hi Ebony, Thank you for your review! We'll forward your concerns about the teachers to our administrators so we can work on improving! ~Alexis
We were late getting our daughter enrolled to Connections Academy but everyone jumped in ready to help us. My daughter has had such a great experience. She's enjoyed her first year of homeschooling and looking forward to her next year.
Thank you, Angela! We're so happy to hear that your daughter was supported even with starting late! ~Alexis
This is our 2nd year and our 1st year was better but we're still going to stay on for another year and see how it goes. The Language Arts this year, has had an overwhelming amount of work and I just think it's been way too much for 7th graders. Also the frequency of benchmarks is ridiculous, I really do not think they need to happen as often as they have this year. The amount of portfolios required from every class, has been a lot more this year as well and I just think those are unnecessary as well.
Thank you for your feedback, Janna! If you haven't already, please reach out to your student's teachers if they are feeling overwhelmed with their schoolwork. We never want our students to fall behind or feel like they can't keep up. If you would like us to connect you with a staff member, please email us at community@connectionsacademy.com. ~Alexis
Our 8 years with Ohio Connections Academy has been everything we hoped for. The academics and curriculum are on par with brick and mortar schools. The teachers are always exceptional and put the students first. The therapists are always highly qualified and dedicated to the children they help. All of the staff are very dedicated and do everything they can to provide an excellent education for the children that are part of the new modern way of providing education for your children in a flexible environment. We are highly satisfied and plan to continue with Connections Academy until graduation.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review of Ohio Connections Academy, Lucinda! We're honored to have been able to provide your family with an education for eight years and look forward to the coming years! ~Alexis
This school had provided my child the best education opportunity she can get in a homeschooling environment with professional teachers and staff highly recommended for someone with health problems like my child
We're proud to be able to offer an education option that allows your student to reach their full potential, Sorina! ~Alexis
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.
Twenty years ago, the first Connections Academy fully online public schools opened in Wisconsin and Colorado with a total of 200 students. Since that time, over one million students have experienced all or part of their K-12 education at a Connections Academy school. The launch of Connections Academy ushered in a new era in American K-12 public education, redefining our notion of education fundamentals like ‘school’ and ‘classroom.’ Equally groundbreaking: strengthening school choice options for families with access to a quality public education not bound by zip code and without walls or limits.
We always strive to provide a high-quality education to our students, and we're thrilled to hear that we've done just that with your two children. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of their education! ~Alexis