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Wisconsin Connections Academy
Enrollment Checklist
We are so pleased that you are considering Connections Academy's award winning online school as part of your child’s educational future. Once you have your documents ready, enrollment is easy and takes only a short time to complete. You must first create an account in Connexus®, our education management system, or log in to your existing account to submit your documents.
Thank you for considering Wisconsin Connections Academy. Because Connections Academy is a public school, parents must submit state-required information and documentation for each student being enrolled.
Use the Enrollment Checklist below to gather the necessary documents that will be needed as part of the enrollment process. We have provided a list of documents that are accepted in your state and we have also provided information that may assist you in accessing any documentation you may not have in your possession.
Do you have everything you need to enroll? In order to make your enrollment as smooth and simple as possible, it helps to gather some information first. Use our helpful checklist to make sure you are ready.
You can begin the enrollment process by creating an account in Connexus (or by logging into your existing account) to submit your enrollment documents. After you have created an account in Connexus, your enrollment process has begun and an enrollment package will be
mailed to you at your home address. In addition to the hard copy mailed to you, the enrollment package may be downloaded from
your Connexus homepage. Make sure that you log into Connexus to track both the submission of your documents and the verification process.
The documents below are required for enrollment in Wisconsin Connections Academy. Please submit or transfer information from the following:
What Documents to Have Ready
Please have the following documents available and ready to upload to Connexus:
A copy of the Date of Birth Affidavit must be provided for every student to verify age eligibility. This form can be found on Connexus and is a part of your enrollment documents. To avoid unnecessary delays, complete this online document along with your enrollment documents.
This form must be signed by the parent or legal guardian and notarized by a notary public.
As a reminder, the age eligibility is as follows:
- Kindergarten: Any student enrolling in kindergarten must be five (5) years old on or before September 1 to be eligible for enrollment in Wisconsin Connections Academy.
- First Grade: Any student enrolling in first grade must be six (6) years old on or before September 1 to be eligible for enrollment in Wisconsin Connections Academy.
If you reside in the Appleton Area School District
(AASD), you may be able to enroll in Wisconsin Connections Academy.
Students who live outside the Appleton Area School District who missed
the open enrollment period may be able to apply outside the standard
open enrollment period by filling out the PI-9421 form. Contact the school at 920-993-7076 for information about enrolling as an AASD resident or outside the open enrollment period. For details, contact the school principal, Michelle Mueller, at mmueller@connectionseducation.com or 920-993-7076.
- Utility bill
Acceptable Documents Include: gas, electric, or water bill that is dated within 60 days of the enrollment date and includes your name and service address.
- Mortgage statement or lease agreement
- Bank statement (dated within 60 days)
If you do not have any of these documents, contact
the school principal, Michelle Mueller, at
mmueller@connectionseducation.com or 920-993-7076 to discuss acceptable alternatives. Although not required for enrollment, having the documents below ready will help our Academic Placement Services Team efficiently place your student in his or her appropriate classes.
All students who have previously attended public school, private school, or homeschool are eligible to enroll and are required to submit academic records for placement.
- Report Card
For students in grades K–8: A copy of the most recent report card from the 2012–13 school year.
- Unofficial Transcript
For students in grades 9–12: Submit an unofficial transcript that displays ALL high school courses completed, grades received, and credits earned. This document should also include course information from the 2012–13 school year. Additional academic documentation, such as a progress/interim report, class schedule, or marking period/semester report card may also be requested for placement.
The following items should be included on the unofficial transcript:
- Student Name
- Grade Level
- School Year (example: 2012–13)
- School Name
- Grading Scale (Example: 90–100%=A)
Contact your student's previous school and request the document, providing them with the information outlined above, OR contact your school's district office with the request.
If you do not have your student's report card or transcript, please contact the Academic Placement Services Team at 800-382-6010 to discuss acceptable alternatives.
If your children are currently homeschooled, please complete one of the two documents below. These documents will be available to you in Connexus.
- Prior Academic History Form
For homeschooled students in grades K–8: Complete and sign the Prior Academic History Form (found in the Enrollment Details section of your Home Page in Connexus).
- High School Homeschool Credit Form
For homeschooled students in grades 9–12: Complete and sign
the High School
Homeschool Credit Form (found in the Enrollment Details section of your Home Page in Connexus).
Though not applicable to all families, please have the documentation requested if the information below is specific to your student.
All students who have previously attended public school, private school, or homeschool are eligible to enroll and are required to submit academic records for placement.
- Report Card
For students in K–ninth grade: A copy of the most recent report card
- Unofficial Transcript
For students in 10th–12th grade: An unofficial transcript that includes the complete end-of-year grades from the prior school year and any academic documentation (such as a progress report/interim report, class schedule, or marking period/semester report card) issued for the prior school year. Additional documentation may be requested for placement.
The following items should be included on the unofficial transcript:
- Student Name
- Grade Level
- School Year (example: 2012–2013)
- School Name
- Grading Scale (Example: 90–100%=A)
Contact your student's previous school and request the document, providing them with the information outlined above OR contact your school district with the request.
If you do not have your child's report card or transcript, please contact the Enrollment Team
at 800-382-6010 to discuss acceptable alternatives.
If your children have been homeschooled in the past, please complete and sign one of the two documents provided below. These documents will be available to you in Connexus.
- Prior Academic History Form
For homeschooled students in K–eighth grade: Complete and sign the Prior Academic History Form
- High School Homeschool Credit Form
For homeschooled students in ninth–12th grade: Complete and sign
the High School
Homeschool Credit Form
You may need to provide additional documentation if any of the following circumstances apply:
- Custody order: If your legal guardianship is determined by a court order, please submit
a copy of the order.
- Gifted documentation: If you are requesting any Gifted and Talented programs, it is recommended that you submit a Gifted Evaluation or Designation Letter from your student's former school, standardized test scores, or other documentation indicating gifted-study potential. Also, please have your student complete the appropriate placement tests which can be found on your Caretaker Homepage in the Enrollment Details section.
- IEP and Evaluation: If your student has had an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) within the past three years, please submit a copy of the most recent IEP and copy of the Eligibility Report. If your student has been formally exited from special education services, please submit a copy of the formal exit documentation.
- 504 Plan: If your student has had a 504 Plan within the past three years, please submit a copy of this document.
Once you have all of the required documentation (outlined above), you are ready to proceed with enrollment in Wisconsin Connections Academy.
Problems or Questions?
If you have any concerns or questions, our Enrollment Team is here to help. Please call us at 800-382-6010.
Wisconsin Connections Academy admits students and conducts all educational programs, activities, and employment practices without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected classification.