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Student Spotlight: Lacy M.

Lacy Mays has been a student at Arizona Connections Academy since kindergarten and is one of 164 graduates in the class of 2023. Reports Lacy, “I’ve enjoyed the personal relationships I’ve built with my teachers.” 

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An online learning alternative that meets all state requirements

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Serving Grades K–10

A safe and engaging learning environment for elementary, middle, and high school students

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NCAA-approved courses designed to help students learn how they learn best

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High Level of Education Support

State-certified teachers specially trained in online instruction

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ABOUT CONNECTIONS ACADEMY AT GATEWAY

Learn With an Online Public School Program in California

Every lesson of each class at Connections Academy at Gateway online school program helps your child take the next step toward their potential. Select your child’s grade level and see how we make each day meaningful.

Your Child’s Day at Connections Academy at Gateway

Every school day brings together engaging online lessons with plenty of time for your child to learn in the way that works best of them. Acting as their Learning Coach, you’ll be there to lend a hand whenever they need—and celebrate each step forward. You can expect:

30H

Learning and growing 

per week

30%

Exploring lessons on a computer

of school day

70%

Working independently offline

of school day

California Online Public School Program Curriculum

From dynamic text to videos and audio, lessons will speak to your child in a way that ignites their curiosity and helps them gain fundamental knowledge while they build fundamental life skills.

SEE HOW A TYPICAL LESSON WORKS FOR STUDENTS:
Reach Cyber Charter School Connections Academy online school fourth grade sample science lesson on plant strutures.

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Science 4th grade, Plant Structures

Reach Cyber Charter School online school third grade sample social studies lesson on the environment.

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Social Studies 3rd grade, The Environment

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What Parents are Saying About Connections Academy

There’s no better feeling than watching your child thrive. At Connections Academy at Gateway, we give you the opportunity to be your child’s learning coach so you can be a part of their successes. Here’s what other parents are saying about their experience at other Connections Academy network schools.

97%

Of parents are satisfied with the helpfulness of their child's Connections Academy teacher.

95%

Of parents agree the Connections Academy curriculum is high-quality.

96%

Of parents agree their student is satisfied with the Connections Academy program.

Based on 2023 Parent Satisfaction Survey

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