"SCCA opened the door for me to continue pursuing my dreams of being a dancer. Now, I dance professionally for the Columbia City Ballet."

Rachel Cornell
SCCA Graduate

SCCA Student
"I like SCCA because it gives me the flexibility that I need to pursue my entertainment career while I’m still young."

Justin Myrick
9th Grade SCCA Student

“I love SCCA because it is flexible and the teachers make it fun.”

Katelyn Hinson
7th Grade SCCA Student

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“SCCA improves my learning. I no longer miss school because of doctor’s appointments or other things. No missed days means that I am now on track in school.”

William Rosamond
SCCA Student

Free Public South Carolina Virtual School

Students throughout South Carolina are thriving at South Carolina Connections Academy (SCCA), a tuition-free online public school. South Carolina Connections Academy gives students the flexibility to learn at home with a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards. Our mission is to maximize academic achievement for students in grades K–12 throughout the state of South Carolina who need options beyond the traditional classroom. Our program offers:

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 & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education, which is accredited by AdvancED. AdvancED is an organization representing 27,000 public and private schools and districts across the United States and in 65 countries worldwide.

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Hear what parents, students, and teachers have to say about their online learning experience at SCCA.


Welcome to South Carolina Connections Academy

SCCA is not just a fully-accredited virtual school—it’s a tight knit 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.

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Accreditation:

South Carolina Connections Academy is accredited by the the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education, which is accredited by AdvancED.