All About Our Georgia Online School Options

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Every child in Georgia 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 a Georgia online school.

What Is Online Public School in Georgia?

Georgia Connections Academy is a tuition-free, K–12 public online school in Georgia that students attend from home, authorized by the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia.

Where Is Online School Available in Georgia?

Georgia Connections Academy is available to Georgia students, including those who reside in Appling County, Atkinson County, Bacon County, Baker County, Baldwin County, Banks County, Barrow County, Bartow County, Ben Hill County, Berrien County, Bibb County, Bleckley County, Brantley County, Brooks County, Bryan County, Bulloch County, Burke County, Butts County, Calhoun County, Camden County, Candler County, Carroll County, Catoosa County, Charlton County, Chatham County, Chattahoochee County, Chattooga County, Cherokee County, Clarke County, Clay County, Clayton County, Clinch County, Cobb County, Coffee County, Colquitt County, Columbia County, Cook County, Coweta County, Crawford County, Crisp County, Dade County, Dawson County, DeKalb County, Decatur County, Dodge County, Dooly County, Dougherty County, Douglas County, Early County, Echols County, Effingham County, Elbert County, Emanuel County, Evans County, Fannin County, Fayette County, Floyd County, Forsyth County, Franklin County, Fulton County, Gilmer County, Glascock County, Glynn County, Gordon County, Grady County, Greene County, Gwinnett County, Habersham County, Hall County, Hancock County, Haralson County, Harris County, Hart County, Heard County, Henry County, Houston County, Irwin County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jeff Davis County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Johnson County, Jones County, Lamar County, Lanier County, Laurens County, Lee County, Liberty County, Lincoln County, Long County, Lowndes County, Lumpkin County, Macon County, Madison County, Marion County, McDuffie County, McIntosh County, Meriwether County, Miller County, Mitchell County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Murray County, Muscogee County, Newton County, Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Paulding County, Peach County, Pickens County, Pierce County, Pike County, Polk County, Pulaski County, Putnam County, Quitman County, Rabun County, Randolph County, Richmond County, Rockdale County, Schley County, Screven County, Seminole County, Spalding County, Stephens County, Stewart County, Sumter County, Talbot County, Taliaferro County, Tattnall County, Taylor County, Telfair County, Terrell County, Thomas County, Tift County, Toombs County, Towns County, Treutlen County, Troup County, Turner County, Twiggs County, Union County, Upson County, Walker County, Walton County, Ware County, Warren County, Washington County, Wayne County, Webster County, Wheeler County, White County, Whitfield County, Wilcox County, Wilkes County, Wilkinson County, and Worth County.

Who Can Attend Online School in Georgia?

Georgia Connections Academy is accessible to K–12 students across Georgia. Students must meet all enrollment criteria for Georgia 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 Georgia Cost?

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

Why Choose Online Public School in Georgia?

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

What Does Georgia Connections Academy Offer?

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

Georgia Connections Academy at a glance:

  • allows flexibility for any family’s schedule, including students who need to catch up or want to work ahead

  • encourages students to think more broadly about real-world problems 

  • participates in the Georgia Dual-Enrollment program

  • provides opportunities for eligible, currently enrolled juniors and seniors to apply for and participate in our Work Based Learning (WBL) program 

  • offers SAT prep courses

Does Georgia Connections Academy Have Clubs?

  • Arts and Crafts Club for grades K–5

  • Art Club for grades 6–12

  • Chess Club for all grades

  • Gaming and Technology Club for all grades

  • Science Sleuths for grades K–5

  • Yearbook by school level

  • STEAM Academy

  • National Honor Society

    Learn more about Georgia Connections Academy’s school clubs.

Is Georgia Connections Academy Accredited?

Georgia Connections Academy is an accredited public school with a curriculum that meets all the Georgia educational and high school graduation requirements. Georgia Connections Academy is authorized through a Charter Contract by the State Charter School Commission of Georgia. Georgia Connections Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accrediting division of Cognia, formerly AdvancED.

The Georgia Connections Academy STEAM Academy is a nationally certified STEM program accredited by Cognia. 

What Grades Does Georgia Connections Academy Offer?

Georgia Connections Academy is open to students in kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and high school. 

If you’d like to learn more about online school in Georgia, visit us at Georgia Connections Academy.

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