All About Our Oklahoma Online School Options

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Every child in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma online school. 

What Is Online Public School in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma Connections Academy is a tuition-free Pre-K–12 online public school. Authorized by the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board, Oklahoma Connections Academy is state-certified, and open to students throughout Oklahoma. 

Where Is Online School Available in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma Connections Academy is available to students across Oklahoma, including those living in Adair County, Alfalfa County, Atoka County, Beaver County, Beckham County, Blaine County, Bryan County, Caddo County, Canadian County, Carter County, Cherokee County, Choctaw County, Cimarron County, Cleveland County, Coal County, Comanche County, Cotton County, Craig County, Creek County, Custer County, Delaware County, Dewey County, Ellis County, Garfield County, Garvin County, Grady County, Grant County, Greer County, Harmon County, Harper County, Haskell County, Hughes County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Johnston County, Kay County, Kingfisher County, Kiowa County, Latimer County, LeFlore County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Love County, Major County, Marshall County, Mayes County, McClain County, McCurtain County, McIntosh County, Murray County, Muskogee County, Noble County, Nowata County, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma County, Okmulgee County, Osage County, Ottawa County, Pawnee County, Payne County, Pittsburg County, Pontotoc County, Pottawatomie County, Pushmataha County, Roger Mills County, Rogers County, Seminole County, Sequoyah County, Stephens County, Texas County, Tillman County, Tulsa County, Wagoner County, Washington County, Washita County, Woods County, or Woodward County. 

Who Can Attend Online School in Oklahoma?

Oklahoma Connections Academy is accessible to students enrolling in Pre-K–12 across Oklahoma. Students must meet all enrollment criteria for Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma Cost?

As an online public school, Oklahoma 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.

Why Choose Online Public School in Oklahoma?

Students enrolled in Oklahoma 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 and caregivers also appreciate the ability to be more involved in their children’s education. 

What Does Oklahoma Connections Academy Offer?

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

Oklahoma Connections Academy at a glance:

  • mobile STEM laboratory to bring hands-on learning across the state 
  • has an individualized online learning program, which includes a flexible schedule and high-level teacher interaction 
  • 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 
  • provides a range of special education services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) 
  • offers credit-recovery summer session, the opportunity for ESY, and a remedial math and reading program for K–4 
  • CTE courses and internships 
  • college and readiness courses in the culinary arts, entrepreneurship, and medical terminology 
  • dual enrollment through the local vocational technical school or college program 
  • internships through outside programs 
  • OnToCollege is implemented in various courses, using proven tools to improve students’ ACT/SAT scores and strengthen college- and career-readiness through effective test prep 

Does Oklahoma Connections Academy Have Clubs or Socialization Opportunities?

  • Clubs are offered to students in grades K–12.

  • Anchored4Life clubs are offered to elementary, middle school, and high school students. Students have the opportunity to learn leadership skills and mentor their peers through discussions, tours, service projects, and helping classmates learn our platform.

  • We have a student council, which hosts social gatherings and volunteer opportunities for high school students.

  • We offer National Honor Society and Junior National Honor Society, which also offer volunteer opportunities.

  • Prom is offered to grades 9–12.

  • Pop-up events are offered with an ever-changing assortment of unique online get-togethers.

  • We offer a variety of events to provide opportunities for students to interact with other students, explore topics, and showcase talents, including photography and music showcases and Hour of Code to celebrate Computer Science Week.

    Learn more about Oklahoma Connections Academy’s school clubs.

Is Oklahoma Connections Academy Accredited?

Oklahoma Connections Academy is an accredited public school that will help students meet all the Oklahoma educational and high school graduation requirements. Oklahoma 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 Does Oklahoma Connections Academy Offer?

Oklahoma Connections Academy is open to students in Pre-K–12.

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

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

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