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Alabama Connections Academy

Enrollment Information

First semester enrollment is open until 11:59 PM CT on 11/14/2025 and capacity is limited.
Second semester enrollment is open for grades K–11 and capacity is limited.
View the latest enrollment updates and upcoming deadlines.

Start Your Family’s Learning Journey

Get ready to enroll in online school at Alabama Connections Academy, serving grades K–12. Typically, the enrollment process takes just a few weeks to complete. But spots fill up quickly, so make sure you start as soon as you can. Here's how to get started:

1Check Eligibility

2Understand Commitment

3Prepare Documents

4Get Started

Step 1

Check Eligibility

You must meet specific state and program requirements to attend Alabama Connections Academy. Student eligibility requirements are determined by Alabama state laws. Before enrolling, review the following eligibility requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in Alabama Connections Academy for grades K–12. Once your enrollment is confirmed, please immediately withdraw your student from their previous publicly-funded school. Students cannot be simultaneously enrolled in two public schools.

Note: Students who were previously expelled from their local school or district may not be eligible to enroll.

Age Limitations

Kindergarten: Any student enrolling in kindergarten must be five (5) years old on or before September 1 in the school year for which they are enrolling.

First Grade: Any student enrolling in 1st grade must be six (6) years old on or before December 31 in the school year for which they are enrolling.

Maximum Age: Any general education student who turns nineteen (19) years old on or before June 1 will not be eligible to enroll in Alabama Connections Academy. Special education students who turn twenty-one (21) years old on or before September 1 will not be eligible to enroll in Alabama Connections Academy.

Geographical Limitations

Immunizations

All Alabama Connections Academy students must provide evidence of their immunizations on the state of Alabama Certificate of Immunization (COI). Please contact your health provider or county health department to obtain a copy of your student’s Certificate of Immunization (COI).

Alabama allows for medical or religious exemptions on the official state forms. Medical exemptions must be on the state form and can be provided by your health provider. A Certificate of Religious Exemption can only be issued by a county health department. Please contact your local health department for additional information.

Prior Schooling Requirements

All students who have previously attended public school, private school, or homeschool are eligible to enroll.

Students entering grades 9-12 must be on cohort and have satisfactory academic performance.
Students entering grade 12 are asked to submit evidence that they have completed one of the required College and Career Readiness Indicator benchmarks.

Step 2

Understand Your Commitment

Family Time Commitment

Your Role as a Parent/Caregiver

Day to Day Activities

30 HOURS

Per Week

Learning and growing with their Learning Coach

5 Hours

Per Day

Learning Coaches spend overseeing schoolwork

30%

of school day doing schoolwork on a computer

70%

of school day working offline

30 HOURS

Per Week

Learning and growing with their Learning Coach

2-3 HOURS

Per Day

Learning Coaches spend overseeing schoolwork

75%

of school day doing schoolwork on a computer

25%

of school day working independently offline

30 HOURS

Per Week

Learning and growing with their Learning Coach

1-2 HOURS

Per Day

Learning Coaches spend overseeing schoolwork

90%

of school day doing schoolwork on a computer

10%

of school day working independently offline

Step 3

Prepare Documents

Please have the following documents available when you are ready to begin the enrollment process.

Child's Proof of Age

A copy of one of the following must be provided for each child in order to verify age eligibility:

Official birth certificate
Passport
Certificate of Live Birth
Baptismal Papers
Hospital Certificate
Custody Documentation

To avoid unnecessary delays, provide a copy of one of these official documents along with your other enrollment documents. If you do not have either of these documents, please contact the enrollment team at 1-833-591-0251 to discuss acceptable alternatives.

Not Sure Where to Get That?

If you need a copy of your child's birth certificate, you can obtain it from your county health department or order it online through Alabama’s Public Health Department.
If your child was born in another state, please visit the CDC’s Where to Write for Vital Records webpage for more information. When using this tool, please remember to follow the CDC's Application Guidelines.
Have questions about your U.S. passport? Visit the U.S. Department of State FAQs page.

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 in the school year in which they are enrolling.
First Grade: Any student enrolling in 1st grade must be six (6) years old on or before December 31 in the school year for which they are enrolling.
Maximum Age: Any general education student who turns nineteen (19) years old on or before June 1 will not be eligible to enroll. Any special education student who turns twenty-one (21) years old on or before September 1 will not be eligible to enroll in Alabama Connections Academy.

Proof of Residence

According to the Alabama State Department of Education, you must reside in the state of Alabama and provide ONE acceptable proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment in Alabama Connections Academy. There are many verifiable forms of documentation, which are detailed below.

Not Sure What is Accepted as Proof?

Gas, electric, water, or sewage bill from the last 60 days, that includes your name and service address.
Mortgage statement (from the last 60 days) or an annual lease agreement
Home phone bill from the last 60 days

Proof of Residency Document Tips and Tricks
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Trouble uploading your proof of residency documentation for Alabama Connections Academy? We're here to help. Monique explains common challenges and how to fix them.

Child's Proof of Immunizations

Child’s Proof of Immunization

All Alabama Connections Academy students must provide evidence of their immunizations on the Alabama Certificate of Immunization (COI).

These forms must be stamped or signed by a health care provider.

Not Sure What Immunizations Are Required?

Alabama school immunization requirements

Where Can I Get Immunizations for My Student?

Immunizations can be obtained from doctor’s offices, clinics, or hospitals. Pediatricians and family doctors or their nurses or medical assistants can give your student the shots they need to meet the requirements for school enrollment.

Immunization Exemptions

A student may be exempt from immunizations for the following reasons: medical exemption or religious exemption.

Religious Exemption: You must submit the Department of Health-approved Alabama Certificate of Religious Exemption, obtained through your local health department.
Medical Exemption: You must submit the Department of Health-approved Alabama Certificate of Medical Exemption, obtained through your health care provider.

Prior Academic Records

Students across Alabama in grades K-12 are eligible to enroll in Alabama Connections Academy. Those who have previously attended public school, private school, or homeschool will be asked to submit academic records for placement.

Report Card

For students applying for grades K–9: Please submit a copy of the report card from the most recent school year.

The following items should be included on the report card:

Student Name
Grade Level
School Year (example: 2024–25)
School Name
Grading Scale (example: 90–100%=A)

Unofficial Transcript

For students applying for grades 10–12: Submit an unofficial transcript that includes the complete end-of-year grades from the prior school year(s) and any academic documentation (such as a progress report/interim report, class schedule, or marking period/semester report card) issued for the current 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: 2024–25)
School Name
Grading Scale (example: 90–100%=A)
Credits Earned

Not Sure How to Get Your Child’s Report Card or Transcript?

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 after attempting these steps you still cannot obtain your student's report card or transcript, please contact the academic placement services team at 1-833-591-0251 to discuss acceptable alternatives.

Have Your Child(ren) Been Formerly Homeschooled?

Prior Academic History Form

For homeschooled students in grades K–12: Complete the Prior Academic History Form indicating what courses were completed through a homeschool curriculum. This form will be available to you in the Enrollment Portal.

All students who have previously attended public school, private school, or homeschool are eligible to enroll.

Students entering grades 9-12 must be on cohort and have satisfactory academic performance.
Students entering grade 12 are asked to submit evidence that they have completed one of the required College and Career Readiness Indicator benchmarks.

Other Documents for Special Circumstances

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How should I verify that the documents I sent arrived?

After submitting your documents, you can navigate to the Submit Documents section located in the Enrollment Details. There you can see if your documents have been verified or are still waiting to be processed. The Enrollment Details will also show if your file was marked invalid and your document will be removed so that you can upload a new document. If you are unable to verify the status of your documents or have any questions, please call 1-833-591-0251 and contact the Enrollment Team using the document submission option in our phone system. We will check the system to see if the document was received. Please be prepared to provide us with the following information: student’s name, number of pages sent, the date sent, and if sent by fax, the fax number.

Why is the virtual enrollment process different from a physical school?

How does self-enrollment work if I am 18 years old, or older, or am an emancipated minor?

Students who are 18 or over must meet age eligibility requirements in their state. Students must also submit academic documentation of all courses attempted since entering the 9th grade. Academic documentation will be reviewed by a school counselor to determine the student's eligibility to complete the program requirements before meeting the age cap for enrollment. Students who cannot complete the program requirements before meeting the age cap for enrollment are not eligible to enroll.

Both emancipated minors and students 18 years and older are required to complete the Parent/Legal Guardian (Caretaker) Acknowledgement (PLCA) form and to provide all required enrollment documentation before the student can enroll. Emancipated minors must also submit court documentation for their emancipation. Please contact the Enrollment Team at 1-833-591-0251 for more information.

Give Us a Call

If you have any concerns or questions about how to enroll, our enrollment team is here to help.
Please call us at 1-833-591-0251.

Alabama 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.

Enrollment Support Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT

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Alabama Connections Academy

Enrollment Information

Start Your Family’s Learning Journey

Step 1

Check Eligibility

Step 2

Understand Your Commitment

30 HOURS

5 Hours

30%

70%

Step 3

Prepare Documents

Step 4

Get Started and Create Account

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