All About Our Online School Options in Arkansas

September 24, 2024 byConnections Academy

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A young preschool student taking on an online class for Arkansas Connections Academy on his laptop wearing a blue star t-shirt and is also wearing blue headphones.

Every child in Arkansas 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 online public school in Arkansas.

What Is Online Public School in Arkansas?

Arkansas Connections Academy is a state-certified, tuition-free online public school available to K–12 students, supported by the Arkansas Charter Authorizing Panel, with classes taught by credentialed teachers and a curriculum developed by experts in online learning.

Where Is Online School Available in Arkansas?

Arkansas Connections Academy is available to all students in Arkansas, as long as they reside in counties including Arkansas County, Ashley County, Baxter County, Benton County, Boone County, Bradley County, Calhoun County, Carroll County, Chicot, Clark County, Clay County, Cleburne County, Cleveland County, Columbia County, Conway County, Craighead County, Crawford County, Crittenden County, Cross County, Dallas County, Desha County, Drew County, Faulkner County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Garland County, Grant County, Greene County, Hempstead County, Hot Spring County, Howard County, Independence County, Izard County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Johnson County, Lafayette County, Lawrence County, Lee County, Lincoln County, Little River County, Logan County, Lonoke County, Madison County, Marion County, Miller County, Mississippi County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Nevada County, Newton County, Ouachita County, Perry County, Phillips County, Pike County, Poinsett County, Polk County, Pope County, Prairie County, Pulaski County, Randolph County, Saline County, Scott County, Sebastian County, Sevier County, Sharp County, St. Francis County, Stone County, Union County, Van Buren County, Washington County, White County, Woodruff County, and Yell County.

Who Can Attend Online School in Arkansas?

Arkansas Connections Academy is accessible to students enrolling in kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, or high school across Arkansas. Students must meet all enrollment criteria for Arkansas 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 Arkansas Cost?

As an online public school, Arkansas Connections Academy is tuition-free, including the books and the curriculum. Families are responsible for the costs of school supplies and in-person field trips. A family may receive a computer, as well as qualify for a hardship subsidy for internet access, if eligible.

What Does Arkansas Connections Academy Offer?

Arkansas Connections Academy allows enrolled families to customize their learning schedules to accommodate various lifestyles, commitments, and learning styles.

Arkansas Connections Academy at a glance:

NCAA-approved
offers gifted and talented, honors, special education, and Advanced Placement®* courses for high school students, as well as gifted and talented programs for elementary and middle school students
accommodates Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
provides Career and Technical Education courss
holds eight partnerships with colleges and career/tech institutes across Arkansas that offer dual-enrollment opportunities
offers gifted and talented language and literature
allows concurrent enrollment for college courses

Does Arkansas Connections Academy Have Clubs?

offers 18 global clubs and activities and six local clubs.
allows students to be involved in sports at the local public school through the Arkansas Activities Association.
National Honor Society is available for qualifying high school students.
National Junior Honor Society is available for qualifying students in grades 6–9.
In-person prom is offered for high school students.
Field trips are provided.
Pop-up events are offered with an ever-changing assortment of unique online get-togethers, including Photography and Music Showcases, and Hour of Code (to celebrate Computer Science Week).

Learn more about Arkansas Connections Academy’s school clubs.

How Long Has Arkansas Connections Academy Been Operating?

Arkansas Connections Academy was established in 2016.

Is Arkansas Connections Academy Accredited?

Arkansas Connections Academy is an accredited public school where students can meet all the Arkansas educational and high school graduation requirements. We are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accrediting division of Cognia, formerly AdvancED.