Igniting a Passion for Online Learning
Connections Academy® will be applying to the North Carolina Charter Schools Review Board to start an online public charter school for the 2026–2027 school year. To make it happen, we need families like yours to sign our Statement of Support.
Whether you know someone who has benefited from a high-quality online education, or you’re interested in this opportunity for your family, let policymakers know that North Carolina needs this unique option!
Timeline
Empowering K–12 Students
with Proven Online Education
North Carolina Connections Academy will give families access to an online-school option that meets their unique needs with:
Curiosity-Driven Curriculum
Our curriculum will meet all North Carolina state requirements and national standards while nurturing students who feel empowered to explore their interests.
Exceptional Teachers
Drawing on their expertise in online learning, our North Carolina-certified teachers will act as partners in your family’s journey, dedicated to providing individual attention to your student.
Parent-Supported Learning
You will serve as your student’s Learning Coach, which is a role filled by a dedicated parent, guardian, or trusted caretaker who is actively involved in the student’s day-to-day studies.
State-of-the-Art Technology
Families will be able to attend lessons and complete schoolwork wherever there’s a reliable internet connection with Pearson Online Classroom, our dedicated online learning portal.
College and Career-Readiness
We will prepare students for wherever life takes them, whether through college preparation or career-readiness offerings like our unique Credly badging program.
Information Sessions
November 10, 2024
10:00 a.m. - The Museum of Life and Science, 433 W Murray Ave, Durham, NC 27704
September 17, 2024
- 1:30 p.m. - Mad Batter Kitchen, 617 W Main Street, Sylva, NC 28779
- 7:30 p.m. - Fairfield Inn & Suites, 568 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
July 23, 2024
- 7:00 p.m. - Charlotte Marriott SouthPark, 2200 Rexford Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211
March 21, 2024
- 10 a.m. - Seeker Coffee, 39 Catawba Ave, Old Fort, NC 28762
- 8 p.m. - Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, 4509 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
February 22, 2024
- 8 a.m. - AC Hotel Charlotte City Center, 220 E Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
February 21, 2024
- 9 a.m. - Bitty & Beau's Coffee, 411 W. 4th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
- 7 p.m. - Christine's Wood Fire, 197 N 2nd Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
November 1, 2024
- 9:00 a.m. - The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport, 3931 Macaw St, Raleigh, NC 27617
September 10, 2024
- 8:00 a.m. - Starbucks, 4201 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
April 11, 2024
- 12 p.m. - Aggie's Pizza & Subs, 213 N Greene St, Snow Hill, NC 28580
- 2 p.m. - Whiskey Pig Deli, 214 N Herritage St, Kinston, NC 28501
- 7 p.m. - Havana's Restaurant, 1 N Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
March 20, 2024
- 12 p.m. - The Skillet, 238 S Cherokee St, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
- 3 p.m. - Iron Key, 135 Locust St, Columbus, NC 28722
- 7 p.m. - Capella on 9, 10 Broadway Street, Asheville, North Carolina, USA, 28801
February 20, 2024
- 11 a.m. - Gibson Mill Market, 305 McGill Avenue Northwest, Concord, NC 28025
- 7 p.m. - Mozelles, 878 West 4th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101