PREPARE FOR ENROLLMENT
We're glad you have decided to enroll in Maine Connections Academy! Before you get started, take a look below at the enrollment process.
Enrollment Information
- Maine Connections Academy has a limit for enrollment and the capacity has not been met.
- Once the capacity is met, students will be placed on a waiting list and will be able to enroll based on the date order in which the online Intent to Enroll forms were completed.
Video: The Connections Academy Enrollment Process
Enrollment Process
Connections Academy Enrollment Process
Learn about the steps of the Connections Academy enrollment process.
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Enrollment Information for the 2022-23 School Year
- The enrollment capacity is 473 students and there are currently 473 students with a Commitment to Enroll extended.
- Students who complete the Intent to Enroll form online will be placed on a waiting list.
2023-24 Enrollment Updates
Enrollment Information for the 2023-24 School Year
- The enrollment capacity is 500 students and there are currently 500 students with a Commitment to Enroll extended.
- Students who complete the Intent to Enroll form online will be placed on a waiting list.
- As space becomes available, students will be extended an online Commitment to Enroll form based on the date order in which the Intent to Enroll form was completed.
STEP 1
Understand Your Commitment
STEP 2
Check Eligibility
You must meet specific requirements to attend Maine Connections Academy. Before enrolling, review the following Maine online school eligibility requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in grades (7–12). 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 or suspended from their local school or district may not be eligible to enroll.
STEP 3
Prepare Documents
Once you begin enrollment registration, you will be asked to complete an initial Intent to Enroll form and if we have not reached the enrollment cap, a Commitment to Enroll online form will be extended for your student. Once confirmed, you will be able to submit documents.Please have the following documents available and ready to upload to
Pearson Online Classroom (formerly known as Connexus®).
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. To avoid unnecessary delays, provide a copy of this document along with your enrollment documents.
- Official birth certificate
- Passport
- Hospital certificate
- Baptismal papers
- Official court document with birth date
- Official school record
Not Sure Where to Get That?
- If your student was born in Maine and you need a copy of his or her birth certificate, you can order it online through the Maine Department of Health. Please visit the "How to Request a Certified Copy of a Certificate" 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.
As a reminder, the age eligibility is as follows:
- Maximum Age: Any student who turns twenty-one (20) years old on or before July 1 will not be eligible to enroll in Maine Connections Academy.
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
You must provide ONE acceptable proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment in MCA. There are many verifiable forms of documentation, which are detailed below:
Not Sure What is Accepted as Proof?
- A residential utility bill (Acceptable Documents Include: gas, electric, water, sewage, cable, home phone, internet, or propane oil delivery bill from the last 60 days, in the resident's name and service address.
- Mortgage statement from the last 60 days or an annual lease agreement.
- Property tax statement
- Driver's license or State Issued ID
- Vehicle Registration Letter from a government agency from the last 60 days
If you do not have any of these documents, please contact the enrollment team at 1-800-382-6010 to discuss acceptable alternatives. days.
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization
All Maine Connections Academy students must provide evidence of the Maine state required immunizations. Under the Maine School Immunization Law, children are required to receive certain immunizations in order to attend public elementary and secondary schools. For more information about the required number of doses and the ages at which vaccines must be given, review the Guide to Immunizations Required for Grades 7–12.
This form may require both the parent/guardian and health care provider signature on one of the following:
- Immunization booklet with all or most recent doses signed/stamped
- Health care provider/Health Department printout
- Connections Academy Immunization Form signed/stamped by a healthcare provider, which is part of your enrollment documents available in Pearson Online Classroom.
When Do I Need to Provide My Immunization Records?
Immunization records must be presented prior to enrolling in Maine Connections Academy.
Not Sure What Immunizations Are Required?
A complete list of immunization requirements is available on the Maine State Department of Health website. Many Maine medical offices and clinics can now update your child’s immunization record automatically using an electronic immunization registry, known as the Maine Immunization Registry.
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 they need to meet the requirements for school enrollment. In addition, some large chain pharmacies offer immunizations for older children and adults.
By law, Maine managed-care organizations (such as Kaiser Permanente and Blue Cross) must cover recommended immunizations for children. Your health plan may charge a co-payment for the shot visit. Check with your health plan or your doctor’s office about any fees.
If you don’t have health insurance, you may be able to get free immunizations through one of these programs:
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
A student may be exempt from immunizations for medical reasons. All exemptions require a signature and date on the Statement of Exemption form, which is available in Pearson Online Classroom.
- Healthy Families. Children enrolled in Maine’s Healthy Families plan receive free immunizations with no copayment.
- Vaccines for Children. Many private-practice Maine doctors participate in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, which gives free vaccine to eligible children up to age 18. Ask your child’s doctor if his or her office offers VFC shots.
- Medical Exemption: A licensed physician who feels a vaccine is not indicated for a student because of medical reasons should submit to the school (via the patient’s family as needed) a written statement documenting the medical exemption.
- Medical Exemption: A licensed physician who feels a vaccine is not indicated for a student because of medical reasons should submit to the school (via the patient’s family as needed) a written statement documenting the medical exemption.
Prior Academic Records
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Prior Academic Records
Although not required for enrollment, having the documents below ready will help our Academic Placement Services Team efficiently place your student in the appropriate classes.
All students who have previously attended public school, private school, or homeschool are eligible to enroll and will be requested to submit academic records for placement.
- Report Card
For students applying for grades 7–9: 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: 2022–23)
- 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 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: 2022–23)
- 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 1-800-382-6010 to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Have Your Child(ren) Been Formerly Homeschooled?
- Prior Academic History Form
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.
Steps to Enroll in Maine Connections Academy
Step: 1 Complete the online registration form to create an account. To enroll online, you will need an email address and regular access to an Internet-connected computer
Step 2: Complete the Intent to Enroll online form. After you register, please go to your Caretaker Homepage in Pearson Online Classroom and complete the Intent to Enroll online form to provide your grade level and district.
Step 3: Complete the Commitment to Enroll online form.
If we have not reached the enrollment cap, a Commitment to Enroll online form will be extended for your student. Once you have confirmed in the form that you are ready to continue, you can begin the four stages of enrollment. The stages will allow you to provide your remaining information, submit documents, and finalize enrollment.
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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 1-800-382-6010
Maine 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, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET