PREPARE FOR ENROLLMENT
We're glad you have decided to enroll in California 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.
- View the latest enrollment updates.
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Enrollment Information for the 2023-24 School Year
- Per the Board of Directors, California Connections Academy has an enrollment limit of 9000 students.
- Once capacity is met, students who complete all tasks will be placed on a waiting list and released to enroll based on the completion of tasks.
STEP 1
Understand Your Commitment
STEP 2
Check Eligibility
In California, student eligibility requirements are determined by the state, which regulates all public schools including California Connections Academy.
California Connections Academy schools are open to all students who meet the state's age and geographic restrictions for virtual charter schools. While we are required to collect documents that show that the age and residency requirements have been met, we do welcome students who have unusual circumstances, such as homeless and foster youth, immigrants, refugees, migrants, and students who are not U.S. citizens. Contact the school office for assistance if enrolling a student for whom standard documentation is not readily available due to this type of situation.
Note: Students who are currently expelled from their local school or district may not be eligible for California Connections Academy.
STEP 3
Prepare Documents
We are accepting applications at this time, until the schools meet their enrollment caps for 2023-24. After an application has been started, eligibility tasks and documents are collected. We do not require receipt of student records prior to acceptance into our school. In the event that a space becomes available for your child, there will also be a registration process. The registration process will ask you to upload additional documents to Pearson Online Classroom. The documents for the various parts of the process are listed in more detail below.
Child's Proof of Age
Child's Proof of Age
Child's Proof of Age
A copy of one of the following documents must be provided for every student to verify age eligibility:
- Official birth certificate
- Passport (U.S. and other countries)
- Certificate of live birth
- Military ID or Driver’s License
- Adoption record
- Tribal affiliation card
- Green card
- Custody documentation
- Medical records
- School records from previous school
Not Sure Where to Get That?
- If you need a copy of your child's birth certificate, you can order it online through the California Department of Public Health. Please visit the California Department of Public Health(opens in a new tab) 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(opens in a new tab).
- 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:
- Transitional Kindergarten: Any student enrolling in transitional kindergarten must be five (5) years old on or between September 2, 2023 and April 2, 2024 to enroll in the 2023-2024 school year.
- 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 nineteen (19) years old on or before the first day of school and has a break in public school enrollment will not be eligible to enroll in California Connections Academy. The maximum age for general education students with continuous enrollment is twenty (20) years old. The maximum age for special education students with continuous enrollment is twenty-two (22) years old.
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
According to the California Department of Education Residency Guidelines, you must reside in one of the following California counties to enroll in one of the California Connections Academy schools: Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Fresno, Glenn, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Lake, Los Angeles, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, Sonoma, Tulare, Ventura or Yolo. You must provide ONE acceptable proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment in California Connections Academy. There are many verifiable forms of documentation, which are detailed below:
Not Sure What is Accepted as Proof?
- A residential utility bill
Acceptable Documents Include: gas, electric, water, sewage, cable, home phone, internet, or trash bill from the last 90 days, in the resident's name and address. - Mortgage statement from the last 90 days or current annual lease agreement.
- Property tax statement
- Current voter registration card
- Payroll stub from the last 90 days
- Letter from a government agency from the last 90 days
If you do not have any of these documents, please contact the enrollment team at 1-800-382-6010 to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Geographical Limitations
- Southern California: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego
- Central: Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Tulare
- Central Coast: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura
- Monterey Bay: Monterey, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz
- North Bay: Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma, Yolo
- Northern California: Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Immunizations are not required to enroll in the school because the California Connections Academy virtual school program meets California’s criteria of an independent study program.
With this said, California Connections Academy schools are still required to collect information from parents and report to the state on immunizations. Therefore, immunization records should be submitted for students upon enrollment and resubmitted upon entry into seventh grade. Even though during the enrollment process all immunization records must be submitted, if the records indicate that the student has not received all the state required immunizations, the student will still be allowed to enroll.
Documentation of every received shot will assist California Connections Academy school staff in notifying families with unvaccinated students of exclusion from in-person activities in the event of a disease outbreak that may impact their student(s).
Families will be able to submit immunization records and/or exemptions once they begin the enrollment process.
- Immunization booklet
- Official school record
- Healthcare provider or Health Department printout
- Connections Academy Immunization form (found in the Enrollment Portal)
This form may require both the parent/guardian and health care provider signature.
Not Sure What Immunizations Are Required?
For more details, including information regarding what immunizations/shots your student needs, please refer to the Shots for Schools website, and for a complete list of immunization requirements, please see the Health and Safety Code Section 120325–120380 document.
The California Immunization Record (sometimes called the "yellow card")
The California Immunization Record (sometimes called the “yellow card”) helps you keep track of what shots your child has received and when. Many California medical offices and clinics can now update your child’s yellow card automatically using an electronic immunization registry, known as the California immunization registry.
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.
Print the Child Immunization Checklist (en Español) to help keep track of the vaccines your child needs to be protected.
What if I Need Assistance Paying for Vaccines?
By law, California managed-care organizations (such as Kaiser Permanente and Blue Cross) must cover recommended immunizations for children. Your health plan may charge a co-payment for the shot visit. Check with your health plan or your doctor’s office about any fees.
If you don’t have health insurance, you may be able to get free immunizations through one of these programs:
- Healthy Families Children enrolled in California’s Healthy Families plan receive free immunizations with no copayment.
- Medi-Cal.Medi-Cal covers preventive care services for eligible low-income children and adults. Contact your local County Social Services for more information.
- Vaccines for Children.Many private-practice California doctors participate in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, which gives free vaccine to eligible children up to age 18. Ask your child’s doctor if his or her office offers VFC shots.
- CHDP. Children eligible for California’s Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) program may also be eligible for free or low-cost shots.
Child's Proof of Health Examination
Child's Proof of Health Examination
Child's Proof of Health Examination
According to the California Department of Education, California state law requires that each student/child’s family provide, within 90 days of entrance into the first grade, a certificate documenting that the child has received a health checkup within the previous 18 months. Please complete the form below to fulfill this state requirement.
What If I Can't Afford a Health Examination for My Student?
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 Pearson Online Classroom.
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.
- Gifted documentation: If you are requesting any Gifted and Talented programs, you will need to submit formal gifted documentation which may include gifted assessment results, gifted evaluation, report cards, and state test scores. This document is required for Gifted and Talented course placement.
GET STARTED
Begin Registration
To apply online, you will need an email address and regular access to an Internet-connected computer. Start by completing one of the registration forms below.
Southern California
LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNARDINO, AND SAN DIEGO COUNTIES
Central Valley
FRESNO, INYO, KERN, KINGS, AND TULARE COUNTIES
Central Coast
SANTA BARBARA, SAN LUIS OBISPO, AND VENTURA COUNTIES
Monterey Bay
MONTEREY, SAN BENITO, SAN MATEO, SANTA CLARA, AND SANTA CRUZ COUNTIES
Northern California
ALAMEDA, AMADOR, CALAVERAS, CONTRA COSTA, SACRAMENTO, SAN JOAQUIN, STANISLAUS COUNTIES
North Bay
COLUSA, GLENN, LAKE, MENDOCINO, NAPA, SONOMA, AND YOLO COUNTIES
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.
California 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, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT