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What We Provide vs. What Families Cover
Just Like Public School. Online.
Similar to a traditional brick-and-mortar school, Arkansas Connections Academy is publicly funded through the state, allowing us to provide a tuition-free, high-quality education for students.
- Our school provides curriculum-based physical/digital learning materials, computers, and internet service subsidies to families each school year.
- Families are responsible for covering standard school supplies, optional field trip fees, having their own internet service, and access to a printer.
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What We Provide vs. What Families Cover
Just Like Public School. Online.
Similar to a traditional brick-and-mortar school, Arkansas Connections Academy is publicly funded through the state, allowing us to provide a tuition-free, high-quality education for students.
Our School Provides:
- Tuition-free, publicly funded education
- Curriculum-based physical & digital learning materials
- Computers
- Internet Service Subsidies
Families Are Responsible For:
- Standard School Supplies
- Field Trip Fees (participation in field trips is optional)
- Having their own internet service and access to a printer
Computers
Arkansas Connections Academy families may request one computer per student. Any computer equipment supplied by the school is on loan during enrollment and must be returned upon withdrawal, graduation, or at the request of the school.
Please make sure to check our minimum computer requirements.
Internet Service & Subsidies
Arkansas Connections Academy households are responsible for providing their own Internet service.
Internet service subsidies will be available for households that request and are approved for a technology hardship exception. Please refer to your school handbook for details. The handbook is available after initial registration.
Printers
Arkansas Connections Academy households are responsible for providing their own printer.
Supply Costs
Free Supplies Provided to Connections Academy Students
- All required texts and instructional materials are included and provided to all students at no additional cost.
- Texts may be either physical or digital, depending upon your student’s grade level.
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Learn how to be successful in supporting your student on their education journey, plus get an inside look into the Pearson Online Classroom.
Learn how to be successful in supporting your student on their education journey, plus get an inside look into the Pearson Online Classroom.
Learn how to be successful in supporting your student on their education journey, plus get an inside look into the Pearson Online Classroom.
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Learn how to be successful in supporting your student on their education journey, plus get an inside look into the Pearson Online Classroom.