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

Local schools serve one district. Kansas Connections Academy serves students from multiple districts statewide. Not all districts statewide accept the same documentation.

Kansas Connections Academy

Enrollment Information

First semester enrollment is closed.

Beginning in October grades K-11 will accept applications for second semester in order to backfill for withdrawals.
Grades 12 has closed enrollment for the 2026-27 school year.

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Start Your Family’s Learning Journey

Get ready to enroll in online school at Kansas 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 requirements to attend the Kansas Connections Academy school, which is established by the Kansas State Department of Education. Before enrolling, review the following eligibility requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to enroll in online school for 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: Students who are currently expelled from their local school or district may not be eligible to enroll.

Age Limitations

Kindergarten: Any students enrolling in kindergarten must be five (5) years old on or before August 31 in the school year for which they are enrolling.

First Grade: Any students enrolling in first grade must be six (6) years old on or before August 31 in the school year for which they are enrolling.

Maximum Age: Any student who turns nineteen (19) years old on or before September 20 will not be eligible to enroll in Kansas Connections Academy.

Geographical Limitations

Immunizations

All Kansas Connections Academy students must provide evidence of their immunizations with a copy of the Kansas Certificate of Immunization.

Kansas allows for medical and religious exemptions.

To receive a medical exemption, parents must provide the Kansas Certificate of Immunization exemption form signed by a health care provider.

To receive a religious exemption, parents must provide a written statement signed by one parent or guardian that the student is an adherent of a religious denomination whose religious teachings are opposed to immunizations.

Prior Schooling Requirements

Step 2

Understand Your Commitment

Family Time Commitment

Your Role as a Parent/Caregiver

Day to Day Activities

32 HOURS Per Week

Learning and growing with their Learning Coach

5 Hours Per Day

Learning Coaches spend overseeing schoolwork

40%

of school day doing schoolwork on a computer

60%

of school day working offline

32 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

32 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.

Child's Proof of Age

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

Official birth certificate
Passport
Certificate of Live Birth

As a reminder, the age eligibility in accordance with Kansas state law is as follows:

Kindergarten: Any students enrolling in kindergarten must be five (5) years old on or before August 31 in the school year for which they are enrolling.
First Grade: Any students enrolling in first grade must be six (6) years old on or before August 31 in the school year for which they are enrolling.
Maximum Age: Any student who turns nineteen (19) years old on or before September 20 will not be eligible to enroll in Kansas Connections Academy.

Not Sure Where to Get That?

If you need a copy of your child's birth certificate, you can order it online through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment website. Please visit the "Birth Certificates" web page 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.

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 at 1-833-591-0251 to discuss acceptable alternatives:

Not Sure What is Accepted as Proof?

Gas, electric, water, sewage, cable, landline phone bill, internet, or trash bills from the last 60 days that includes your name and service address
Mortgage statement from the last 60 days or annual lease agreement
Kansas driver's license
Bank Statement (cannot be an online financial services company)
Voter Registration Card
Vehicle Registration Card

Proof of Residency Document Tips and Tricks
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Child's Proof of Immunizations

Child’s Proof of Immunization

All Kansas Connections Academy students must provide evidence of their immunizations with a copy of the Kansas Certificate of Immunization.

This form must be signed by you and a health care provider.

Not Sure What Immunizations Are Required?

For a complete listing of immunizations required by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, view the Kansas School Immunization Requirements document.

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

According to the Kansas "Legal Alternatives to Vaccination Requirements" code KSA 72-5209, a student may be exempt from immunizations for medical or religious reasons. To learn more about these exemptions, see below:

Religious Exemption: To receive a religious exemption parents must provide a "written statement signed by one parent or guardian that the child is an adherent of a religious denomination whose religious teachings are opposed to such tests or inoculations."
Medical Exemption: To receive a medical exemption parents/guardians must provide the Kansas Certificate of Immunization Exemption Form signed by a health care provider.

Prior Academic Records

Students across Kansas in grades K-12 are eligible to enroll in Kansas Connections Academy. Those who have previously attended public school, private school, or homeschool will be asked to submit academic records for placement.

Report Card

For students applying for grades K–8: Please submit a copy of the previous year’s report card.

The following items should be included on the report card:

Student Name
Grade Level
School Year (example: 2025–26)
School Name
Grading Scale (example: 90–100%=A)

Unofficial Transcript

For students applying for grades 9–12 before June 1st: Submit an unofficial transcript that includes all grades from when the student started high school, as well as grades from the first semester of the current school year.

For students applying for grades 9–12 after June 1st: Submit an unofficial transcript that includes the final end-of-year grades for the current school year. If enrolling after the new school year has started, submit an unofficial transcript with all high school grades and, if available, the student’s class schedule.

The following items should be included on the unofficial transcript:

Student Name
Grade Level
School Year (example: 2025–26)
School Name
Grading Scale (example: 90–100%=A)
Credits Earned

Transcript documentation can be requested by reaching out to the high school's counseling office or, if available, through the student's online gradebook, parent portal, or e-transcript services like Parchment or Naviance. Many high schools also provide information about transcript requests on their website, usually under sections labeled "transcripts," "records office," or "guidance department."

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

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.

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If you have any concerns or questions about how to enroll, our enrollment team is here to help.

Kansas 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.–9:00 p.m. CT
Saturday - Sunday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT

Labor Day:
September 7, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT

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Understand Your Commitment

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