PREPARE FOR ENROLLMENT
We're glad you have decided to enroll in Connections Academy! Before you get started, take a look below at the enrollment process.
Enrollment Information
- First semester enrollment is open and capacity is limited to 3,500 students.
- Once the capacity is met, students will be placed on a waiting list and released to enroll based on completion of enrollment tasks.
Popup-23-24
Enrollment Information for the 2023-24 School Year
Lottery Information
- Per state law, the school has an enrollment limit of 3500 students.
- If the number of applications accepted exceeds the capacity limit, we will use a lottery-style drawing to select students for enrollment on 3/22/2023.
- To be eligible for the lottery, please start registration and follow the steps to create an account and complete all enrollment tasks listed except for course placement.
- If the school does not exceed its enrollment limit, no lottery is required. You will then be able to continue enrolling your student.
Video: The Connections Academy Enrollment Process
Enrollment Process
Connections Academy Enrollment Process
Learn about the steps of the Connections Academy enrollment process.
STEP 1
Understand Your Commitment
STEP 2
Check Eligibility
You must meet specific state and program requirements to enroll in and attend Arizona Connections Academy. Student eligibility requirements in Arizona are determined by the Arizona Board for Charter Schools, which is the authorizing body for Arizona Connections Academy. Before enrolling in virtual school, review the following eligibility requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in grades K–12.
Note: Students who are currently expelled or suspended from their local school or district may not be eligible to enroll.
STEP 3
Prepare Documents
Please have the following documents available and ready to upload when filling out forms.
Child's Proof of Age
Child's Proof of Age
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
- U.S. Passport
- Green Card (Permanent Resident Card)
- Baptismal record
To avoid unnecessary delays, provide a copy of one of these official documents along with your enrollment documents. If you do not have either of these documents, please contact the enrollment team at 1-800-382-6010 to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Not Sure Where to Get That?
- If you need a copy of your child's birth certificate, you can order it online through the Arizona Department of Health Services. Please visit the Arizona Department of Health Services website for more information.
- 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
- Need a replacement Green Card (Permanent Resident Card)? Visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.
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 for which you are enrolling.
- First Grade: Any student enrolling in first grade must be six (6) years old on or before September 1 in the school year for which you are enrolling.
- Maximum Age: Any student who turns twenty-one (21) years old on or before September 1 will not be eligible to enroll in Arizona Connections Academy.
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
According to the Arizona Department of Education Residency Guidelines, you must reside in the State of Arizona and provide ONE acceptable proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment in Arizona Connections Academy. There are many verifiable forms of documentation, which are detailed below.
Not Sure What is Accepted as Proof?
- Utility bill: Acceptable Documents Include: gas, electric, sewage, cable, Internet, home phone or water bill that is dated within the last 60 days and includes your name and service address.
- Mortgage statement or lease agreement - Acceptable Documents Include: Mortgage statement, rental agreement, or lease (including Section 8 agreement). Please note: Documents must be of a current date, as appropriate for the type of document submitted.
- Valid Arizona driver's license
- Property tax statement
- Arizona state identification card
- Valid Arizona motor vehicle registration
- Payroll stub from the last 60 days showing your home address issued to the parent/guardian
- Letter from a government agency from the last 60 days
- Certificate of tribal enrollment or other identification issued by a recognized Native American tribe
- W-2 form showing your home address
If you do not have any of these documents, please contact the enrollment team at 1-800-382-6010 to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization
The documents below are requested if available for enrollment in Arizona Connections Academy. Please have the following documents available and ready to upload to Pearson Online Classroom.
All Arizona Connections Academy students will be requested to provide evidence of their immunizations on one of the following:
- State of Arizona Official Immunization Form
- Immunization booklet with all doses signed/stamped
- Official school record
- Health care provider/Health Department printout
- Connections Academy Immunization Form, which is a part of your enrollment documents available in the Enrollment Portal.
These forms must be stamped or signed by a health care provider.
Not Sure What Immunizations Are Required?
For a complete listing of immunizations required by the Arizona Department of Health Services, view the Arizona School Immunizations Requirements for K–12 webpage.
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. In addition, some large chain pharmacies offer immunizations for older children and adults.
What if I Need Assistance Paying for Vaccines?
If you need assistance paying for shots/vaccinations, you may be able to get free or reduced immunizations through this program:
- Vaccines for Children (VFC) program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay. Children who are eligible for VFC vaccines are entitled to receive pediatric vaccines that are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Immunization Exemptions
The law allows parents/guardians to choose exemptions from immunization requirements based on their personal beliefs, and physicians of children to choose medical exemptions from immunization requirements. Medical Exemptions should be completed by a physician on the Arizona Medical Exemption Form and submitted along with any existing shot history. If choosing a personal exemption, please complete the Arizona Personal Beliefs Exemption Form.
- Medical Exemption: According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, "if the immunization would be a health risk to the child because of pre-existing medical conditions, you must sign the form along with your physician’s or nurse practitioner’s signature. Your physician or nurse practitioner must state the reason for the medical exemption. The exemption may be for one or more vaccines and may be either permanent or temporary. If the condition is temporary, the date of its end must be given, at which time the child must receive any necessary vaccine doses".
- Personal Beliefs: If immunizations are against your personal beliefs, you must sign the form to exempt your child from the requirements.
Prior Academic Records
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Prior Academic Records
All students who have previously attended public school, private school, or homeschool are eligible to enroll and will be requested 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: 2022-23)
- 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: 2022-23)
- 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 1-800-382-6010 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.
Other Documents for Special Circumstances
Proof of Residence
Other Documents for Special Circumstances
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.
Enroll to
BE A PART OF OUR ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOL
Join the Connections Academy community and help your child go further in school and in their life ahead.
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 1-800-382-6010
Arizona 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.–6:00 p.m. MT