PREPARE FOR ENROLLMENT
We're glad you have decided to enroll in Texas Connections Academy @ Houston! Before you get started, take a look below at the enrollment process.
Enrollment Information
First semester enrollment is open and capacity is limited.
Once the capacity is met, students who complete all enrollment tasks will be placed on a waiting list and released to enroll on a first come, first served basis
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Enrollment for the 2023-24 School Year
- The enrollment capacity is limited.
- Once the capacity is met, students who complete all enrollment tasks will be placed on a waiting list and released to enroll on a first come, first served basis.
Grades 3-11 Enrollment Deadlines
Grades 3-11 will close enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year on 1/26/2024 at 5:00 PM CT.
- Last day to register: 1/22/2024.
- Last day to submit documents: 1/23/2024.
- Last day to complete Final Confirmation: 1/26/2024 at 5:00 PM CT.
School Year Enrollment Closures
Grade 12 closed enrollment for the 2023-24 school year.
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
Texas Connections Academy @ Houston students are required to meet specific state and program requirements. Student eligibility requirements are determined by Texas state laws, the Texas Education Agency, and the Houston Independent School District. Before enrolling, please review the following eligibility requirements carefully. 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 are currently suspended or expelled from their local school or district may not be eligible to enroll.
STEP 3
Prepare Documents
Please have the following documents available when you are ready to begin the enrollment process.
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
- Hospital certificate
Not Sure Where to Get That?
- If you need a copy of your child's birth certificate, you can order it online through the Texas Department of State Health Services. Please visit the Texas Vital Statistics 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:
- Maximum Age: Any student who turns twenty-one (21) years old before September 1 will not be eligible to enroll in Texas Connections Academy.
Grade Limitations
Texas Connections Academy @ Houston offers grades 3-12.
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
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?
- Utility Bill 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 an annual lease agreement.
- Rent receipt from the last 60 days
- Military orders
If you do not have any of these documents, please contact the enrollment team at 800-382-6010 to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization
All students in Texas Connections Academy @ Houston must provide evidence of their immunizations on either a State of Texas Official Immunization Form, an official school record, a healthcare provider or Health Department printout, or an immunization booklet with all doses stamped or signed.
These forms must be stamped or signed by a health care provider.
If you do not have one of these documents, please contact the enrollment team at 1-833-591-0251 to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Not Sure What Immunizations Are Required?
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 state of Texas allows for medical, personal, and religious exemption.
- Religious Exemption: Parents seeking exemption from immunizations for personal or religious reasons must request a vaccine exemption affidavit form in writing by mail, fax (512-776-7544) or via a secure online request form from the Department of State Health Services, Immunization Branch. This form must be notarized and expires 2 years from the date it is signed.
- Medical Exemption: Please submit documentation signed by a healthcare provider if requesting a medical exemption.
Caretaker Proof of Identity
Caretaker Proof of Identity
Caretaker Proof of Identity
A copy of the enrolling parent/guardian's government issued photo identification card which includes the parent/guardian's name and date of birth (e.g. driver's license, state ID, passport) must be submitted along with your enrollment documents.
Prior Academic Records
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Prior Academic Records
Students across Texas in grades 3-12 are eligible to enroll in Texas Connections Academy. Those who have previously attended public school, private school, or homeschool will be asked to submit academic records for placement.
If your student meets one of these eligibility requirements, please be prepared to submit academic records for placement. These academic records include.
- Report Card
For students applying for grades 3–9: 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: 2023–24)
- 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: 2023–24)
- 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?
- Prior Academic History Form
For homeschooled students in grades 3–12: 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. - Credit By Exam Scores
If your student is applying for high school, in addition to the Prior Academic History Form, your student will need to submit a Credit By Exam score for each course in which the student would like to receive prior credit. For more information on this requirement, please review the school handbook supplement.
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.
- Special Education Documentation: In the state of Texas, Connections Academy operates in partnership with the Houston Independent School District (HISD), which serves as our Special Education Director. Special Education staff at Texas Connections Academy work to review the special education documentation during the enrollment process. Texas Connections Academy does not have a slower paced nor an alternative curriculum. If your student has had an Individualized Education Program (IEP/ARD) within the past three years, we request the following documents so we can know more about the support your student needs:
- Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD): Please submit a copy of the most recent ARD from within the last year..
- Evaluation Report: Please submit the signed Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) and all eligibility reports that were completed within the last three years.
- Additional Special Education Documentation:
- ARD Exit Documentation: If your student has been formally exited from special education services, please submit a copy of the formal exit documentation.
- ARD Exit Documentation: If your student has been formally exited from special education services, please submit a copy of the formal exit documentation.
- Section 504 Plan: If your student has had a Section 504 plan within the past three years, please submit a copy of this document.
School Enrollment History: If your student has attended school outside of the United States, you will be asked to provide this form, which is available in the Enrollment Portal.
STEP 4
Get Started
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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.
Texas Connections Academy @ Houston 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