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Iowa Connections Academy

Enrollment Information

Enrollment is open for the 2025-2026 school year.
Before enrolling, families must complete and submit the Iowa Open Enrollment Application.
View upcoming deadlines and the latest enrollment updates

Start Your Family’s Learning Journey

Get ready to enroll in online school at Iowa Connections Academy, serving grades K–12. Typically, the enrollment process takes just a few weeks to complete. But spots fill up quickly, so make sure you start as soon as you can. Here's how to get started:

1Check Eligibility

2Understand Commitment

3Prepare Documents

4Get Started

Step 1

Check Eligibility

You must meet specific state and program requirements to attend Iowa Connections Academy. Student eligibility requirements in Iowa are determined by the Iowa State Board of Education. To learn how to start online school, review the following eligibility requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in grades K–12. 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: Iowa Connections Academy does not accept students who are currently suspended or expelled from their local school or district.

Age Limitations

Kindergarten: Any student enrolling in kindergarten must be five (5) years old on or before September 15 in the school year for which they are enrolling.

First Grade: Any student enrolling in 1st grade must be six (6) years old on or before September 15 in the school year for which they are enrolling.

Maximum Age: Students can complete the school year in which they turn 21. Any student who turns twenty-one (21) on or before the first day of school will not be eligible to enroll in Iowa Connections Academy.

Geographical Limitations

You must reside in the state of Iowa and provide acceptable proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment in Iowa Connections Academy. Students should not be withdrawn from their previous school prior to enrolling in Iowa Connections Academy. Please complete the enrollment process and Iowa Connections Academy will notify the student's previous district of the change in schools.

Immunizations

Prior Schooling Requirements

Step 2

Understand Your Commitment

Family Time Commitment

Your Role as a Parent/Caregiver

Day to Day Activities

30 HOURS

Per Week

Learning and growing with their Learning Coach

5 Hours

Per Day

Learning Coaches spend overseeing schoolwork

30%

of school day doing schoolwork on a computer

70%

of school day working offline

30 HOURS

Per Week

Learning and growing with their Learning Coach

2-3 HOURS

Per Day

Learning Coaches spend overseeing schoolwork

75%

of school day doing schoolwork on a computer

25%

of school day working independently offline

30 HOURS

Per Week

Learning and growing with their Learning Coach

1-2 HOURS

Per Day

Learning Coaches spend overseeing schoolwork

90%

of school day doing schoolwork on a computer

10%

of school day working independently offline

Step 3

Prepare Documents

Please have the following documents available when you are ready to begin the enrollment process.

Submit Iowa Open Enrollment Application

Child's Proof of Age

A copy of one of the following must be provided for each child in order to verify age eligibility:

Passport
Date of birth affidavit
Hospital certificate
Custody documentation
Military ID or Driver’s License
Adoption record
Baptismal Papers
School Record
Medical Records

Not Sure Where to Get That?

To avoid unnecessary delays, provide a copy of one of these official documents along with your enrollment documents.

If you need a copy of your child's birth certificate, you can order it online through the Iowa Department of Public Health. Please visit the Bureau of Health Statistics Information 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:

Kindergarten: Any student enrolling in kindergarten must be five (5) years old on or before September 15 in the school year for which they are enrolling.
First Grade: Any student enrolling in first grade must be six (6) years old on or before September 15 in the school year for which they are enrolling.
Maximum Age: Students can complete the school year in which they turn 21. Any student who turns twenty-one (21) on or before the first day of school will not be eligible to enroll in Iowa Connections Academy.

Proof of Residence

You must reside in the State of Iowa and provide ONE acceptable proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment in Iowa Connections Academy. You can find out what you need below:

Not Sure What is Accepted as Proof?

A residential utility bill (gas, electric, water, sewage, cable, home phone, or internet) from the last 60 days, in the resident's name and service address
Mortgage statement from the last 60 days or current annual lease agreement
Property tax statement
Payroll stub from the last 60 days
W-2 form showing your home address
Letter from a government agency from the last 60 days
Driver’s License/State ID
Resident School District approved Open Enrollment Application

If you do not have any of these documents, please contact the enrollment team at 1-833-591-0251 to discuss acceptable alternatives.

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Child’s Proof of Immunization and Health Screenings

Child’s Proof of Immunization

All Iowa Connections Academy students must provide evidence of their immunizations and health screenings, as required by the State of Iowa, to be eligible for enrollment.

Not Sure What Immunizations Are Required?

Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Certificate of Immunization

A Provisional Certificate of Immunization will be allowed for one of the following reasons:

The applicant has "received at least one dose of each of the required vaccines, but has not completed all the required immunizations" or
Is a transfer student from another school system

The student must provide a valid Provisional Certificate of Immunization.

Certificate of Dental Screening

According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, all children newly enrolling in an Iowa elementary or high school are required to have a dental screening. The following are highlights of the school dental screening requirement:

The requirement applies to kindergarten and ninth grade students only.
A screening for kindergarten may be performed by a licensed dentist, dental hygienist, nurse, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.
A screening for ninth grade may be performed by a licensed dentist or dental hygienist only.
Screenings performed by out-of-state providers are allowed.
The Iowa Department of Public Health Certificate of Dental Screening is the only acceptable form.
A screening for kindergarten is valid from the age of three years up to four months after enrollment date.
A screening for ninth grade is valid from one year prior to enrollment to four months after enrollment date.

Questions? For more information please review the IDPH website.

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 he or she needs 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

Iowa State Department of Health Certificate of Immunization Exemptions

A student may be exempt from immunizations for medical or religious belief reasons. The student must provide a valid Iowa State Department of Health Certificate of Immunization Medical or Religious Exemption to be exempt from this policy. See the required forms as provided by the IDPH below.

Religious Exemption: Provide an Iowa Department of Public Health Certificate of Immunization Religious Exemption attesting that your religious beliefs conflict with immunization requirements. The form is only valid if signed by a notary public.
Medical Exemption: Provide an Iowa Department of Public Health Certificate of Immunization Medical Exemption by a health care provider.

Certificate of Blood Lead Testing Exemption for Religious Reasons *(see details below)

*An exemption to the required Lead Testing is available for religious reasons. You will need to file this form with the school. A signed and notarized Certificate of Blood Lead Testing Exemption for Religious Reasons is required for the exemption.

A certificate of dental screening exemption

Prior Academic Records

Students across Iowa in grades K-12 are eligible to enroll in Iowa Connections Academy. Those who have previously attended public school, private school, or homeschool will be required 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: 2024–25)
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 current school year 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: 2024–25)
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 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 the Enrollment Portal.

Other Documents for Special Circumstances

Step 4

Get Started and Create Account

Parents seeking to enroll their student in Iowa Connections Academy must follow these steps to start enrollment:

2025-26 Open Enrollment Application Steps:

Step 1: Begin your application by creating an account for your student in our Enrollment Portal, the online system where you will complete the enrollment process with Iowa Connections Academy.

Step 2: Print and complete the Iowa Open Enrollment Application, which can also be accessed in Pearson Online Classroom.

Step 3: Fax or mail the application to the CAM Community School District:

Fax to CAM Community School District at 712-248-8622
Mail to CAM Community School District
Attn: Open Enrollment Application
1000 Victory Park Rd
Anita, IA 50020

Step 4: Send the application to your resident district

Find your resident school district here.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How should I verify that the documents I sent arrived?

After submitting your documents, you can navigate to the Submit Documents section located in the Enrollment Details. There you can see if your documents have been verified or are still waiting to be processed. The Enrollment Details will also show if your file was marked invalid and your document will be removed so that you can upload a new document. If you are unable to verify the status of your documents or have any questions, please call 1-833-591-0251 and contact the Enrollment Team using the document submission option in our phone system. We will check the system to see if the document was received. Please be prepared to provide us with the following information: student’s name, number of pages sent, the date sent, and if sent by fax, the fax number.

Why is the virtual enrollment process different from a physical school?

How does self-enrollment work if I am 18 years old, or older, or am an emancipated minor?

Students who are 18 or over must meet age eligibility requirements in their state. Students must also submit academic documentation of all courses attempted since entering the 9th grade. Academic documentation will be reviewed by a school counselor to determine the student's eligibility to complete the program requirements before meeting the age cap for enrollment. Students who cannot complete the program requirements before meeting the age cap for enrollment are not eligible to enroll.

Both emancipated minors and students 18 years and older are required to complete the Parent/Legal Guardian (Caretaker) Acknowledgement (PLCA) form and to provide all required enrollment documentation before the student can enroll. Emancipated minors must also submit court documentation for their emancipation. Please contact the Enrollment Team at 1-833-591-0251 for more information.

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.

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Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT

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How To Enroll In

Iowa Connections Academy

Enrollment Information

Start Your Family’s Learning Journey

Step 1

Check Eligibility

Step 2

Understand Your Commitment

30 HOURS

5 Hours

30%

70%

Step 3

Prepare Documents

Step 4

Get Started and Create Account

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