Preparing Students For Their Future

STEAM courses empower students to think critically and creatively while honing their problem-solving skills and preparing them to work in fast-growing fields.

The Cognia certification attests to Georgia Connections Academy’s high standards. By achieving this certification, GACA has demonstrated its dedication to meeting rigorous benchmarks and delivering educational experiences that prepare students for successg in the dynamic fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

The Georgia Connections STEAM academy is a highly specialized program for students. The program provides an opportunity for selected students to take STEAM-enhanced core classes, STEAM electives, participate in weekly collaborative STEAM LiveLesson® sessions, STEAM-focused clubs, school events, and a character education program. The high school STEAM curriculum allows for customization and specialization, participation in dual enrollment, and places an emphasis on college and career readiness. As the first virtual STEAM program in the nation, GACA serves as a model for other schools to embrace these innovative approaches that prepare students for the 21st century.

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STEAM Education

What Does STEAM Stand For?

STEAM (STEM + the ARTS) stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This integrated approach to learning at Indiana online school encourages students to think more broadly about real-world problems. 

S-science 
T-technology 
E-engineering 
A-arts
M-math 

What are the Key Features to a STEAM Education?

At Georgia Connections Academy, there are 3 primary features of a STEAM focused education for students: Connection, Collaboration, and Project Based Learning.  

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Georgia Connections Academy combines the best online and offline resources from leading educational publishers and curriculum specialists to deliver comprehensive, high-quality grades K–12 online education.

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