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I've been going to Connections (ARCA) for 3-4 years now, I'm in 9th-grade rn. The school is more worried about passing than anything else, they claim they care SO MUCH about the students, but they do not. If they did, they'd address the concerns that I brought up and not completely ignore them. They do not care about the students. I realized most reviews were made by parents, not students. Is it helpful to other parents? Yes, it is! But you need to also look at how the student feels. Most students I met (which was not a lot, because this school doesn't care about social interactions.) Does not like this school, most cheat because this school throws so much stuff at you. Lessons have many grammar errors, and the questions can be wrong, confusing, or have more than one correct answer, but you have to pick one answer anyway. If this school did what they claimed, I wouldn't be here. As a student with learning problems, I feel like the school does not care about me and many other students. They expect everyone to learn the same way. So if I had to say, this school NEEDS to be fixed and NEEDS to change for the better. I am going to leave after this year is over.
Edit: I want to add this. It matters from school to school. ARCA isn't good, no social interaction, no talking, nothing. At the time of making this, I was trying to do my work, but I needed to stop, there is just so much work. The weird thing is, I like reading, but for learning it's a no-go. I'm better off learning from someone talking to me, the normal school that I'm going to next year is good. No bullying, most people are nice, and it's in a really good area. If you are not good with in-person learning, your local public school is really bad, or you like being by yourself a lot, this school would be okay for you. It's just not for me. I felt like I needed to add this, so if you're fine with the stuff I said, then the school wouldn't be bad for you.
Location: Arkansas Connections Academy
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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.
Thank you for the acceptance of my son, thank you to all the teachers, they are excellent and very dedicated and are always attentive to the student, thank you for directing and guiding me in my difficult moments and when I did not know what to do there was always someone who helped me. I could guide...
My kids love this school. The teachers are very nice and helpful. The teachers explain the classes very good,if the kids need extra support they are ready to help them.We highly recommended this excellent program.
We love to see this, L T! We're thrilled to hear that our teachers have had such a positive impact on our students. Thank you! ~Alexis
My wife and I love Conection Academy, since my son studies here. We have time to study other things and go out more, so that he doesn't get up in a bad mood in the morning and eats healthier.
My son learned a lot. We love
Thank you for your review, Marlon! We're glad to hear that you're able to have some schedule flexibility at our school! ~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
As a parent of a child who has an IEP and is enrolled in the Special Education Dept. we are truly blessed to have found Connections Academy. Our local public school district struggles in adequately supporting and understanding students with IEP's leading many parents to transfer their children or home school. Bullying and administration issues were the main reason that we moved our 7th grader to online schooling. She is now thriving! She has continuously tested 2 grade levels behind since the 2nd grade. She is currently testing at her grade level! The teachers are supportive and understanding. Her IEP is being followed and managed as new diagnosis are currently being found. Connections Academy was the perfect fit for our family and daughter's needs.
Your student's hard work does not go unnoticed, Rebecca! We love that we have been able to allow her to truly thrive. Thank you so much for sharing! ~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
Always there when we needed them, teachers are amazing and very helpful
Thank you for your kind words about our teachers, Guy! ~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
We have been in MNCA since 2020. We originally moved over because of the uncertainty during Covid but 2 of my kids have chosen to go again every year since. One of my kids did dcoose to to our local district school and chose to go back to Connections the next year. I love the flexibility and the level of involvement I am allowed. It really is the best fit for us.
This is great to hear, Angela! We hope that your students have a great rest of the school year at Minnesota Connections Academy! ~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
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 10 year old daughter started 5th grade with Connections Academy, because of bullying, lack of a positive environment, and lack of learning in her brick and mortar school. Connections Academy means that the parent is more involved and knows what is going on. I see what my child is learning and where she is struggling. I am actually able to help her. My child was depressed in a brick and mortar school. As our first year at Connections Academy went on, she is happier and has actually started to say that she is no longer depressed. High marks for Connections Academy, because my child is now in a positive environment where she is able to learn. Her teacher, Mr. Dominick, is phenomenal with the children. He works very hard to virtually give the children social times as well as helping them when they have trouble with school work. This school is perfect for the self-starter, but it also fits well for a child who isn't a self-starter as long as the parent is able and willing to help the child through until they can learn to be more responsible. I feel very supported by the school as a parent.
We're sorry to hear that your student had such a difficult time at her local school, but we're so happy to hear that she's doing so well with us! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and leave a review! ~Alexis
I love the fact that my child can work at her own pace. We also like that we can set our own schedule for the most part. We both love Mrs. Costello! She is a wonderful teacher!
Thank you for your kind words, Kristy! We hope that your student continues to thrive with us! ~Alexis
The curriculumn is very complete and they focus on what students should know. The flexibility of schedule is also very nice. Having your kids study at home betters the parent/child relation 100%.
We love that you're able to be more involved in your student's education, Maria! Thank you for your review! ~Alexis
This is our first year and we were super excited to be able to re enroll so fast and easily for next year. We are looking forward to another great year!
We're looking forward to another great year with your family, too, Brenda! Thank you! ~Alexis
With the help that me and my family received from NCA was and still is wonderful Jamal Aziz Bonner is my grandson Howard Jr is his father we all agreed that NCA was and still is the best teams with him. They all have good professional credentials towards Jamal and we thank you and them highly.
Thank you for your review, Howard! We're glad to hear that the staff at Nevada Connections Academy had such a positive impact on your student! ~Alexis
We are very Happy with all the Help you have given to us.
Thank You so very much for the excellent communication you maintain with us.
We also are very happy with the equipment received to help us
Thank you for your five-star rating, Irma! We're so happy to hear that you have had such a positive experience! ~Alexis
Tecca experience has been a blessing for our family, specially when you have a child in need. They will work with you to make sure you are conferrable and have everything you need. I recommend it.
We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with TECCA, Denise! Thank you for sharing! ~Alexis
They lock down lessons and mark your student absent for the 0's they give even if the student takes 9 hours to try to complete and doesn't make it! Then they will call truancy of absences even though the student is trying to complete the ridiculous amount of work they give! They change parents hours to 0 hours so it looks like student wasn't attending! AVOID THIS SCHOOL AT ALL COST! Especially if your child is disabled because it WILL CAUSE SEVERE ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION FOR THE DISABLED! And, good luck trying to get paperwork to transfer, as this is also a nightmare from this school! Please do not put your children in this school! From Parent!
Location: South Carolina Connections Academy
My child has adjusted well to home schooling, very into classes well rounded with school work and enjoying the things she likes to do.
We're thrilled to hear that your student enjoys her classes and also has time to dedicate to what she likes doing. Tomeka! ~Alexis
My family have a wonderful experience with
CONNECTIONS ACADEMY,
With technical support, teachers etc.
We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a wonderful experience with our school, Lorena! ~Alexis
It has always been easy to adapt and get the enrollment done. Going into year 6 with yall for 11th grade year.
Wow, six years! That's awesome, Melissa! Thank you for sharing! ~Alexis
My son Anderson and y are extremely grateful for great rivers connection academy and all of the staff and teachers are truly amazing. Thank you
Thank you for leaving a review about Great River Connections Academy, Kimberly! We appreciate it! ~Alexis
We decided to switch to online school due to many issues in the public brick and mortar school. Bullying that was never dealt with, lack of communication with staff, no personal attention. I've been amazed at the communication from everyone at Connections Academy! My sons home room teacher is so helpful, attentive to his needs, and I hear from her more times in one week than I heard from prior teachers in a year! Any questions I've had have been answered so promptly, clearly, and we've not been made to feel like an inconvenience. The program is very easy to use, especially once you get the hang out it and there's always help available if needed. Being able to work at his own pace has also been so beneficial. He can work ahead, take his time, take breaks whenever needed. We are definitely very happy with the switch!
Hi Pamela, Thank you for leaving your review! We're glad that your son is in a safe learning environment while continuing to have the support of teachers! ~Alexis
My kids and I decided to have them move from the local brick and mortar school to Indiana Connections Academy back in 2020, when they're school was closed due to the pandemic. There were too many unknowns and I felt it would be easier and healthier to have them try online school. The results have been better than expected! We struggles, the first year, trying to understand how everything worked, but it has reduced my daughter's anxiety, allowed for easier travel, has helped my son through two illnesses to keep up with his schoolwork, and given each of them more control over their education and personal time. While communication was, at times, delayed with the teachers, we were patient and tried to understand their workload in these new and developing times of remote work and school. I'll recommend INCA to anyone I know!
Location: Indiana Connections Academy
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Wow, Laura. Amazing! We appreciate your patience and understanding, and want to encourage your family to keep up the good work! ~Bri
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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.
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.
This is such a heartfelt review, Maria. We're so happy to have been able to provide you and your son with an education option that allows him to reach his full potential. ~Alexis