Free Online Public School in South Carolina

Students throughout South Carolina are thriving at South Carolina Connections Academy (SCCA), a tuition-free online public school. SCCA gives students the flexibility to learn at home with a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. Our program offers:

• A challenging, K–12 curriculum developed by leading education experts.
• Instruction from state-certified teachers experienced in online instruction.
• Support from trained counselors, principals, and administrative staff.

SCCA is South Carolina's very first virtual charter school, authorized by the new South Carolina Public Charter School District. SCCA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), one of six regional accrediting organizations for higher education institutions recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. Connections Academy is also accredited by AdvancED, an organization representing 27,000 public and private schools and districts across the United States and in 65 countries worldwide.

Welcome to South Carolina Connections Academy

SCCA is not just a fully-accredited online school. It’s a school community offering all the services and resources needed to create a well-rounded student experience with:

• Community service projects that connect students to their communities while fostering leadership and compassion for others.
• Field trips that give students and families the opportunity to learn together and make new friends.
• Clubs and activities that foster social development and academic growth.
• An involved community of students and their families.

Find Out More

Want more information about the Connections Academy program?

• Attend an upcoming information session.
• Learn about our curriculum and online learning resources.
• Request a copy of our printed Program Guide or view it online now now.
• Find out how to enroll.