Here is what a typical day is like for three siblings, Tucker, Chloe, and Olivia, at Oklahoma Connections Academy.
SEEKING A SAFE ALTERNATIVE ONLINE
The decision to come here, and stay here
When COVID-19 caused their three children’s public schools to switch to online learning, this family wasn’t satisfied. They felt the online experience provided by the kids’ bricks-and-mortar public schools was complicated and didn’t allow for enough teacher support and encouragement.
The family is delighted with the education the kids are getting at Connections Academy as well as with the supportive environment and flexibility of the school. The kids are thriving and happy. And that makes their parents feel good, too.
Type of a Learner
COVID Impacted, Teacher Support
Learning Coach
Parents
8:00 AM
Wake Up
Eat breakfast, get dressed, take care of chores.
9:30 AM
LiveLesson® Sessions
Chloe and Olivia work on their lessons and attend LiveLesson® sessions (if scheduled). Tucker plays in his room or outside, works on intervention activities/portfolios/physical activity, and attends required LiveLesson® session for speech and reading.
LiveLesson®
LiveLesson sessions are real-time online learning sessions where teachers, students and peers meet in the online classroom. Teachers engage students with activities and demonstrations to reinforce challenging concepts.
1:30 PM
Lunch
Give mom an update on lessons.
2:00 PM
Personal Activity Time and Lessons
Chloe and Olivia have “me time” for art, reading, swinging, etc. Tucker works on his lessons.
5:00 PM
Finishing Up for the Day!
Family time (dinner; mom and dad review assignments, mark lessons complete, mark attendance, check notebooks; play games, play with dogs, workout, etc.).
Tucker's Story
When COVID-19 caused his traditional public school to hold classes online, Tucker’s family wasn’t satisfied with their experience, so he and his two sisters switched to Oklahoma Connections Academy.