All About Our Arizona Online School Options

August 27, 2024 byConnections Academy

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Every child in Arizona deserves a great education. For many, that might be in a traditional brick-and-mortar public or private school. However, you might be wondering if your child might be better suited for enrollment in an Arizona online school.

What Is Online School in Arizona?

Arizona Connections Academy is an online public school available to K–12 students, certified by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools, with classes taught by credentialed teachers, and a curriculum developed by experts in online learning.

Where Is Online School Available in Arizona?

Arizona Connections Academy is open to students as long as they reside in Arizona, including Apache County, Cochise County, Coconino County, Gila County, Graham County, Greenlee County, La Paz County, Maricopa County, Mohave County, Navajo County, Pima County, Pinal County, Santa Cruz County, Yavapai County, and Yuma County.

Who Can Attend Online School in Arizona?

Arizona Connections Academy is accessible to students enrolling in kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, or high school. Students must meet enrollment criteria for Arizona Connections Academy, including age limitations and immunization requirements, and have access to a reliable internet connection in a safe learning environment.

How Much Does Online School in Arizona Cost?

As an online public school, Arizona Connections Academy is tuition-free, including the books and the curriculum. Families are responsible for the costs of school supplies, in-person field trips, and providing their own internet access—although a hardship internet service subsidy may be provided, as well as a computer, if eligible.

Why Choose Online Public School in Arizona?

Students enrolled in Arizona Connections Academy enjoy the flexibility to learn at their own pace, experience more individualized attention from teachers, and have freedom from the distractions present in brick-and-mortar schools. Parents also appreciate the ability to be more involved in their children’s education.

What Does Arizona Connections Academy Offer?

Arizona Connections Academy offers an accredited education with the flexibility to attend classes and do homework on the schedule that works best for your student and your family. Arizona Connections Academy offers classes taught by accredited teachers, as well as the availability for greater parental involvement than is possible in traditional, brick-and-mortar schools. Arizona Connections Academy has also partnered with certain colleges and corporate trade programs to offer a variety of learning tracks.

Arizona Connections Academy at a glance:

is NCAA approved

offers gifted and talented, honors, special education, and Advanced Placement®* courses for high school students, and gifted and talented programs for elementary and middle school students

provides Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

offers Career and Technical Education courses

SAT or ACT preparation courses for high school students

offers Driver’s Education as elective credit for high school students

allows high school students to take select community college courses for high school credit

offers summer school courses for students who were enrolled during the second semester and who meet specific criteria

Does Arizona Connections Academy Have Clubs?

Online students enrolled in Arizona Connections Academy can participate in clubs like:

Robotics Club

National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, and National Elementary Honor Society for those who meet the requirements

Sports, band, and other extracurricular activities

Yearbook

In-person prom

Is Arizona Connections Academy Accredited?

Arizona Connections Academy is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accrediting division of Cognia, formerly AdvancED.

What Grades Are Offered Through Arizona Connections Academy?

Arizona Connections Academy is open to students in K–12.

If you’d like to learn more about online school in Arizona, including enrollment requirements and a typical day of one of our students, contact our enrollment team at 1-833-591-0251 or visit us at Arizona Connections Academy.

*Advanced Placement® is a registered trademark of the College Board. Used with permission.