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Afeefah

12th Grade Student

Current high school senior Afeefah has been attending Ohio Connections Academy since the second grade. During the past 10 years, Afeefah has most appreciated the flexibility that comes with at-home learning and the ability to work at her own pace.

From Homeschool to Online

Afeefah believes the biggest advantage that Ohio Connections Academy offers is the personalized attention students receive from teachers and tutors when they are struggling with the material or just need some extra help.

“What I like best about Ohio Connections Academy is the flexibility and ability to customize a learning schedule and pace, allowing me to work around other activities,” she reports.

Prior to enrolling in Ohio Connections Academy, Afeefah was homeschooled, so she has never attended a brick-and-mortar school. However, she believes through the flexibility that Ohio Connections Academy provides, she has more time to volunteer in the community where she helps to distribute meals to people in need. She can also be more active in her local mosque and assist with various charitable causes.

Preparing for the Future

Academically, the flexibility also affords Afeefah the opportunity to take college courses through the state’s College Credit Plus program, which she says has given her a head start in college, allowing her to save both time and money.

The support Afeefah has received from her school counselor has helped her determine her post-high school plans—and to create a roadmap towards achieving them. After graduation, she plans to enroll in a community college and major in dental hygiene.

Ohio Connections Academy truly helped me in preparing for life after high school by ensuring that I have met all graduation requirements, such as completing all the necessary courses and getting the required credits and seals.

— Afeefah