COLLEGE PREP
Leading Students Toward Higher Education
A college degree gets students ready for a successful future. And, at Great Lakes Learning Academy, we get students ready for college. We offer a range of Honors and Advanced Placement® courses along with plenty of online clubs for students. And we help students build the personal responsibility and love of learning they’ll need to get into—and excel at—whatever college they choose.
Students interested in college prep enjoy plenty of support along the way. Their teachers embrace their goals, and counselors guide them through the college selection and application process. Plus, our online learning environment is similar to what many colleges use, meaning our students are ready to hit the (digital) ground running.
If your child is interested in going to college, they’ll find the right path here.
Connections Academy College and Career Prep Testimonial
Preparing Students for College
Delivering College Prep for High School Students
During the pandemic, many students faced disruption in their learning environment.For Justice’s family, Connections Academy provided the flexible learning experience, impactful curriculum, and online college prep courses they needed to change their schooling environment for good. Even after their traditional schools resumed in-person, they knew this was the right fit. See how Connections Academy made a difference in their life and allowed Justice to advance his pace of learning and pursue dual enrollment opportunities at the local college.
COLLEGE & CAREER
Be Future-Ready
At Great Lakes Learning Academy, we believe there are many roads to success for our students. We also believe that having the right skills, experiences, and connections can help students feel confident and prepared for their unique future. Here, our students have the opportunity to:
DISCOVER WHAT EXCITES THEM
- We have a collection of career-readiness and career and technical education (CTE) courses and pathways to prepare students for a future they’re passionate about.
DEVELOP SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Hone essential skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration and teamwork, and leadership.
Pursue the opportunity to earn a high school diploma, industry certifications, and college credits simultaneously through our innovative tri-credit offering.
BUILD CONNECTIONS THAT MATTER
- Earn entry-level professional certificates from companies like Google, Meta, and Salesforce through an exclusive partnership with Coursera.
- Achieve digital, globally-recognized Credly badges to showcase credentials and accomplishments.
- Begin growing a professional network through an experiential career network.
- Engage in meaningful experiences through our partnerships with top companies, organizations, and higher education institutions:
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96%
The program provides me with greater opportunity to be more involved in my child's schooling
Certified teachers specially trained in online learning
Public school graduates receive Michigan high school diplomas
Based on the 2022-2023 Parent Satisfaction Survey
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
Where Our Students Are Going
BUILDING INDEPENDENCE
Ready to Take On the World
At Great Lakes Learning Academy, we put students on a path that keeps them going long after they graduate. It’s about giving them what they need to pursue their dreams. It’s about building knowledge and character. And it’s about living up to our commitment through caring teachers, an expert-designed curriculum, and a learning experience that lifts students up and allows them to soar. The future awaits—and whether your student focuses on college prep or chooses a career and technical education, your child will be ready for it. Explore the possibilities of an online public school education at Great Lakes Learning Academy.
COLLEGE COURSES & DUAL ENROLLMENT
Preparing Michigan High School Students for College
High-achieving Great Lakes Learning Academy high school students may be eligible to earn college credits through our dual credit program. Students may also be able to take college courses while still in high school, simultaneously earning high school and college credit.
Dual enrollment opportunities are available to eligible high school students who have applied and been approved through the school. For more about information about dual enrollment opportunities at Great Lakes Learning Academy, contact our counseling team, patsullivan@glla.connectionsacademy.org.
*Career and technology courses may not be available in all schools.
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