Our Public Virtual School Community

Connecting Students

Texas Connections Academy @ Houston is all about making connections—not just to academics, but to other students and families. Because other students are part of the experience at TCAH, your family joins a dynamic learning community where students:

• Interact with teachers and classmates in real-time, online classrooms.
• Meet classmates face-to-face and on-line at school-sponsored clubs, activities, and field trips throughout Texas.
• Engage in lively discussions and project collaborations with other students online via LiveLesson^® sessions and our secure WebMail.
• Receive support from teachers through telephone sessions and individual LiveLesson^® sessions.

Supporting Parents and Learning Coaches

Throughout the school year, our secure message boards, WebMail, and phone lines are buzzing as Learning Coaches share at-home learning tips and resources, plan field trips, or just stay “in the loop” with school activities. As a vital part of the TCAH community, our families connect with teachers, school counselors, and other parents both online and in-person through:

• Learning Coach tutorials, orientation sessions, and LiveLesson® sessions where Learning Coaches can share tips and ask teachers questions on everything from lesson planning to navigating the LMS to keeping their students motivated and on track.
• Secure Message Boards where parents can post questions, tips, and resources on helping students succeed.
• Our Connections Academy blog, Virtual Leaning Connections, where Learning Coaches find tips and information on a variety of topics for busy virtual schooling families.

Coming Soon … "Connections Cares" Volunteer Opportunities

Connections Students across the country lead a variety of community service projects in their local areas—from food drives to Haitian disaster relief to beach clean-ups. As TCAH enters its third year of operation, we'll be giving our students opportunities to volunteer and lead service projects in their communities.