Here, students gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the classroom and well after graduation.
COLLEGE PREP
Leading Students Toward Higher Education
A college degree gets students ready for a successful future. At Ohio's Great River Connections Academy, we get students ready for college. We offer a range of Honors and Advanced Placement® courses along with plenty of online clubs for students. And we help students build the personal responsibility and love of learning they’ll need to get into—and excel at—whatever college they choose.
Students interested in college prep enjoy plenty of support along the way. Their teachers embrace their goals, and counselors guide them through the college selection and application process. Plus, our online learning environment is similar to what many colleges use, meaning our students are ready to hit the (digital) ground running.
If your child is interested in going to college, they’ll find the right path here.
Connections Academy College and Career Prep Testimonial
Preparing Students for College
Delivering College Prep for High School Students
During the pandemic, many students faced disruption in their learning environment.For Justice’s family, Connections Academy provided the flexible learning experience, impactful curriculum, and online college prep courses they needed to change their schooling environment for good. Even after their traditional schools resumed in-person, they knew this was the right fit. See how Connections Academy made a difference in their life and allowed Justice to advance his pace of learning and pursue dual enrollment opportunities at the local college.
94%
Of parents are satisfied with the Connections Academy program
Certified Teachers Specially trained in online learning
Public School Graduates receive Great River high school diplomas
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE
Where Our Students Are Going
CAREER PATH
Launching Students Toward Success
In a fast-changing world, students who graduate with real-world skills are best positioned to succeed no matter which direction they take. At Great River Connections Academy, we’re proud to offer career-focused learning pathways, designed to help your student gain the academic and technical skills, knowledge, and training they need to join in-demand and growing fields.
Our career-focused pathways include:
- Information Technology
- Business
Discover the Career Readiness Program at Connections Academy
Discover the Career Readiness Program at Connections Academy
Looking for an online program centered on college and career readiness? Take a look at Connections Academy's Career Readiness program, designed to help your child pursue their passions while earning real-world skills.
BUILDING INDEPENDENCE
Ready to Take On the World
At Great River Connections Academy, we put students on a path that keeps them going long after they graduate. It’s about giving them what they need to pursue their dreams. It’s about building knowledge and character. And it’s about living up to our commitment through caring teachers, an expert-designed curriculum and a learning experience that lifts students up and allows them to soar. The future awaits. With an online public school education at Great River Connections Academy, your child will be ready for it.
*Career and technology courses may not be available in all schools.
DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM
Preparing Ohio Students for College
We offer talented students in grades 7–12 the opportunity to explore college courses while they’re enrolled at Great River Connections Academy through Ohio’s new College Credit Plus program. College Credit Plus replaces Ohio’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program and allows students to take courses at a local college of their choice.
Students may take College Credit Plus courses from a public college for free, which includes tuition, books, and other fees. If students choose courses from a private college, they may have small costs. Students should work with their school counselor to choose the College Credit Plus courses that best suit their future academic and career goals. Here’s what you need to know to get started:
- To qualify, students in grades 7–12 must apply for College Credit Plus program admission at any public or participating private college. Students will be admitted based on their college-readiness level in certain subject areas and may need to take a placement test.
- Visit the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s College Credit Plus online resource for students and families to understand next steps.
- Contact your school counselor for more details.
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