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
COLLEGE & CAREER
Be Future-Ready
At Great River Connections Academy, we believe there are many roads to success for our students. We also believe that having the right skills, experiences, and connections can help students feel confident and prepared for their unique future. Here, our students have the opportunity to:
DISCOVER WHAT EXCITES THEM
- We have a collection of career-readiness and career and technical education (CTE) courses and pathways to prepare students for a future they’re passionate about.
DEVELOP SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Hone essential skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration and teamwork, and leadership.
Pursue the opportunity to earn a high school diploma, industry certifications, and college credits simultaneously through our innovative tri-credit offering.
BUILD CONNECTIONS THAT MATTER
- Earn entry-level professional certificates from companies like Google, Meta, and Salesforce through an exclusive partnership with Coursera.
- Achieve digital, globally-recognized Credly badges to showcase credentials and accomplishments.
- Begin growing a professional network through an experiential career network.
- Engage in meaningful experiences through our partnerships with top companies, organizations, and higher education institutions:
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—and whether your student focuses on college prep or chooses a career and technical education, your child will be ready for it. Explore the possibilities of an online public school education at Great River Connections Academy.
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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