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

Local schools serve one district. Arkansas Connections Academy serves students from multiple districts statewide. Not all districts statewide accept the same documentation.

Arkansas Connections Academy

Enrollment Information

First semester enrollment is open for grades K-12 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.

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Please do not withdraw your student from their current school until their enrollment is confirmed and the semester has started.

Start Your Family’s Learning Journey

Get ready to enroll in online school at Arkansas 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 Arkansas Connections Academy. Student eligibility requirements are determined by Arkansas state laws. Before enrolling, review the following eligibility requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in Arkansas 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.

Prior Schooling Requirements

Age Limitations

Kindergarten: Any student enrolling in kindergarten must be five (5) years old on or before August 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 October 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 Arkansas Connections Academy.

Geographical Limitations

Immunizations

All students in Arkansas Connections Academy must provide evidence of their immunizations on either a state of Arkansas official immunization form, Immunization booklet with each dose signed/stamped, an official school record, or a health provider/Health Department printout. These forms must be stamped or signed by a health care provider.

Arkansas allows for medical or religious exemptions. Parents seeking exemption from immunizations for medical or religious reasons must request a vaccine exemption form directly from the Arkansas Department of Health, Immunization Branch. Once you have submitted a completed vaccine exemption form to the Arkansas Department of Health, you should receive an approval letter. Please provide Arkansas Connections Academy with a copy of this approval letter from the Arkansas Department of Health.

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
Baptismal papers
Military ID
Government-issued ID

To avoid unnecessary delays, please provide a copy of one of these official documents along with your enrollment documents.

Not Sure Where to Get That?

If you need a copy of your child's birth certificate, you can order it online through the Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services. Please visit the Arkansas Vital Records webpage 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.
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 August 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 October 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 Arkansas Connections Academy.

Proof of Residence

A copy of one of the following documents must be provided to verify your legal residence. If you do not have any of these documents, please contact the enrollment team to discuss acceptable alternatives.

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 a signed annual lease agreement
Property tax statement
Letter from a government agency dated within the past 60 days

Proof of Residency Document Tips and Tricks
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Child's Proof of Immunizations

Child’s Proof of Immunization

All students in Arkansas must provide evidence of their immunizations on one of the following:

State of Arkansas Official Immunization Form
Official school record
Healthcare provider or Health Department printout
Immunization booklet with all doses stamped

Not Sure What Immunizations Are Required?

Arkansas 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. 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 the program listed below:

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 state of Arkansas allows for medical or religious exemptions. Parents seeking exemption from immunizations for medical or religious reasons must request a vaccine exemption form directly from the Arkansas Department of Health, Immunization Branch. Once you have submitted a completed vaccine exemption form to the Arkansas Department of Health, you should receive an approval letter. Please provide Arkansas Connections Academy with a copy of this approval letter from the Arkansas Department of Health.

Prior Academic Records

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

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: 2025–26)
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: 2025–26)
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?

For homeschooled students in grades K–12, please 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What support does Arkansas Connections Academy offer for families who enroll after the school year has already started?

Starting school later doesn’t mean starting behind. For families who enroll after the school year begins, Arkansas Connections Academy may provide an Adaptive Entry Pathway, a personalized starting point within our school that helps students focus on the skills they need most, build confidence, earn credits, and successfully transition into standard courses. Please contact our enrollment team at 1-833-591-0251 to learn about your options.

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.

Arkansas 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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Arkansas Connections Academy

Enrollment Information

Start Your Family’s Learning Journey

Check Eligibility

Understand Your Commitment

Prepare Documents

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Frequently Asked Questions

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