PREPARE FOR ENROLLMENT
We're glad you have decided to enroll in Missouri Connections Academy! Before you get started, take a look below at the enrollment process.
Enrollment Information
- First semester enrollment is closed.
- Second semester enrollment is open for grades K-11 and capacity is limited.
- View the latest enrollment updates.
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2023-24 Enrollment Information
- Missouri Connections Academy has started a wait list for enrollment.
- Students who complete all enrollment tasks will be placed on a waiting list and released to enroll based on space available in the student’s grade and the date order that enrollment tasks were completed.
Enrollment Closures
Grade 12 has closed enrollment for the 2023-24 school year.
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Enrollment Process
Connections Academy Enrollment Process
Learn about the steps of the Connections Academy enrollment process.
STEP 1
Understand Your Commitment
STEP 2
Check Eligibility
You must meet specific state and program requirements to attend Missouri Connections Academy. Student eligibility requirements are determined by Missouri state laws. 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.
STEP 3
Prepare Documents
Please have the following documents available and ready to upload to Pearson Online Classroom.
Child’s Proof of Age
Child's Proof of Age
Child’s Proof of Age
A copy of any of the below documents must be provided to verify age eligibility:
- Official birth certificate
- Passport
- Baptismal papers
- Hospital Certificate
- Custody Documentation/Court-issued documents
- Military ID, Student Driver's License, or State ID
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
A copy of one of the following documents must be provided to verify your address for mailings and potential shipments. If you do not have any of these documents, please contact the enrollment team at 800-382-6010 to discuss acceptable alternatives:
Not Sure What is Accepted as Proof?
- Utility bill (electric, gas, water, or sewage) with your name and service address dated within the last 60 days
- Mortgage statement (showing property address) must be dated within the last 60 days
- Lease agreement (signed, showing terms of lease)
- Most recent property tax statement
- Cable bill
- Phone and/or Internet bill
- Voter registration card
- Current driver’s license or state-issued ID
- Letter from government agency
- Tribal identification
- Credit card statement
- Payroll stub
- Vehicle registration
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization
All Missouri Connections Academy students must provide evidence of their immunizations on one of the following:
- State of Missouri official student immunization form signed/stamped by Healthcare provider
- Immunization booklet with all doses signed/stamped
- Health care provider/Health Department printout
- Official school record signed/stamped
Not Sure What Immunizations Are Required?
For a complete listing of immunizations required by the Missouri Department of Health, view the section on Immunizations Required for School Grades K–12 on the Missouri State Department of Health’s 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
Missouri allows for medical and religious exemptions, however medical exemptions must be signed by a healthcare provider.
- Religious Exemption: A parent or guardian must complete, sign and date the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Religious Immunization Exemption Form, which states that the student or the parent/guardian is an adherent to a religious belief opposed to immunizations.
- Medical Exemption: A healthcare provider must complete, sign and date the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Medical Immunization Exemption Form.
Prior Academic Records
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Prior Academic Records
Students across Missouri in grades K-12 are eligible to enroll in Missouri 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 previous year’s report card.
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.
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 800-382-6010 to discuss acceptable alternatives.
Have Your Child(ren) Been Formerly Homeschooled?
If your children are currently homeschooled, please complete the Prior Academic History Form. This document will be available to you in Pearson Online Classroom.
- 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
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.
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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.
Missouri 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, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT