Live Online Lessons vs Self-Paced Learning in Virtual School
by Valerie Kirk
All About Our Massachusetts Online School Options
byConnections Academy
4 min to read
Every child in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts online school.
What Is Online Public School in Massachusetts?
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is a tuition-free K–12 public online school in Massachusetts that students attend from home.
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Where Is Online School Available in Massachusetts?
TEC Connections Academy is available to Massachusetts students, including those who reside in Barnstable County, Berkshire County, Bristol County, Dukes County, Essex County, Franklin County, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Middlesex County, Nantucket County, Norfolk County, Plymouth County, Suffolk County, and Worcester County.
Who can Attend Online School in Massachusetts?
TEC Connections Academy is accessible to K–12 students across Massachusetts. Students must meet all enrollment criteria for TEC 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 Massachusetts Cost?
As an online public school, TEC Connections Academy is tuition-free, including text 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.
Why Choose Online Public School in Massachusetts?
Students enrolled in TEC 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 TEC Connections Academy offer?
TEC Connections Academy allows enrolled families to customize their learning schedules to accommodate various lifestyles, commitments, and learning styles.
TEC Connections Academy at a glance:
- provides flexibility for any family’s schedule, including students who need to catch up or want to work ahead
- offers gifted programs for elementary and middle school students and honors, and Advanced Placement®* courses for high school students
- provides a range of special education services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- provides a range of accommodations and services for students with Section 504 Plans
- supports multilingual learners
- provides a collection of career-readiness and career and technical education (CTE) courses and pathways
Does TEC Connections Academy Have Clubs?
Here are just a few of the clubs offered by TEC Connections Academy:
- Arts and Crafts Club
- Art Club
- Chess Clug
- Gaming and Technology Club
- Science Sleuths
- Esports Club
Learn more about TEC Connections Academy’s school clubs.
How Long Has TEC Connections Academy Been Operating?
TEC Connections Academy was founded in 2014.
Is TEC Connections Academy Accredited?
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is an accredited public school where students can meet all the Massachusetts educational and high school graduation requirements.
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is a candidate for accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and is fully accredited by North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accrediting division of Cognia, formerly AdvancED.
What Grades Does TEC Connections Academy?
TEC 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 Massachusetts, visit us at TEC Connections Academy.
* AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
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