All About Our Online School Options in Texas

September 24, 2024 byConnections Academy

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A young middle school student taking on an online class for Texas Connections Academy at Houston on his laptop wearing a blue star t-shirt and is also wearing white and red headphones.

Every child in Texas 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 Texas.

What Is Online Public School in Texas?

Texas Connections Academy is a state-certified, tuition-free online public school available to students in grades 3–12, part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), with classes taught by credentialed teachers and a curriculum developed by experts in online learning.

Where Is Online School Available in Texas?

Texas Connections Academy is available to all students in Texas that reside in Anderson County, Andrews County, Angelina County, Aransas County, Archer County, Armstrong County, Atascosa County, Austin County, Bailey County, Bandera County, Bastrop County, Baylor County, Bee County, Bell County, Bexar County, Blanco County, Borden County, Bosque County, Bowie County, Brazoria County, Brazos County, Brewster County, Briscoe County, Brooks County, Brown County, Burleson County, Burnet County, Caldwell County, Calhoun County, Callahan County, Cameron County, Camp County, Carson County, Cass County, Castro County, Chambers County, Cherokee County, Childress County, Clay County, Cochran County, Coke County, Coleman County, Collin County, Collingsworth County, Colorado County, Comal County, Comanche County, Concho County, Cooke County, Coryell County, Cottle County, Crane County, Crockett County, Crosby County, Culberson County, Dallam County, Dallas County, Dawson County, Deaf Smith County, Delta County, Denton County, DeWitt County, Dickens County, Dimmit County, Donley County, Duval County, Eastland County, Ector County, Edwards County, Ellis County, El Paso County, Erath County, Falls County, Fannin County, Fayette County, Fisher County, Floyd County, Foard County, Fort Bend County, Franklin County, Freestone County, Frio County, Gaines County, Galveston County, Garza County, Gillespie County, Glasscock County, Goliad County, Gonzales County, Gray County, Grayson County, Gregg County, Grimes County, Guadalupe County, Hale County, Hall County, Hamilton County, Hansford County, Hardeman County, Hardin County, Harris County, Harrison County, Hartley County, Haskell County, Hays County, Hemphill County, Henderson County, Hidalgo County, Hill County, Hockley County, Hood County, Hopkins County, Houston County, Howard County, Hudspeth County, Hunt County, Hutchinson County, Irion County, Jack County, Jackson County, Jasper County, Jeff Davis County, Jefferson County, Jim Hogg County, Jim Wells County, Johnson County, Jones County, Karnes County, Kaufman County, Kendall County, Kenedy County, Kent County, Kerr County, Kimble County, King County, Kinney County, Kleberg County, Knox County, Lamar County, Lamb County, Lampasas County, La Salle County, Lavaca County, Lee County, Leon County, Liberty County, Limestone County, Lipscomb County, Live Oak County, Llano County, Loving County, Lubbock County, Lynn County, McCulloch County, McLennan County, McMullen County, Madison County, Marion County, Martin County, Mason County, Matagorda County, Maverick County, Medina County, Menard County, Midland County, Milam County, Mills County, Mitchell County, Montague County, Montgomery County, Moore County, Morris County, Motley County, Nacogdoches County, Navarro County, Newton County, Nolan County, Nueces County, Ochiltree County, Oldham County, Orange County, Palo Pinto County, Panola County, Parker County, Parmer County, Pecos County, Polk County, Potter County, Presidio County, Rains County, Randall County, Reagan County, Real County, Red River County, Reeves County, Refugio County, Roberts County, Robertson County, Rockwall County, Runnels County, Rusk County, Sabine County, San Augustine County, San Jacinto County, San Patricio County, San Saba County, Schleicher County, Scurry County, Shackelford County, Shelby County, Sherman County, Smith County, Somervell County, Starr County, Stephens County, Sterling County, Stonewall County, Sutton County, Swisher County, Tarrant County, Taylor County, Terrell County, Terry County, Throckmorton County, Titus County, Tom Green County, Travis County, Trinity County, Tyler County, Upshur County, Upton County, Uvalde County, Val Verde County, Van Zandt County, Victoria County, Walker County, Waller County, Ward County, Washington County, Webb County, Wharton County, Wheeler County, Wichita County, Wilbarger County, Willacy County, Williamson County, Wilson County, Winkler County, Wise County, Wood County, Yoakum County, Young County, Zapata County, and Zavala County.

Who Can Attend Online School in Texas?

Texas Connections Academy is accessible to students enrolling in grades 3–12 across Texas. Students must meet all enrollment criteria for Texas 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 Texas Cost?

As an online public school, Texas 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 Texas?

Students enrolled in Texas 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 Texas Connections Academy Offer?

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

Texas Connections Academy at a glance:

ranked second in online high schools in Texas and in the top 30 online high schools in the country
offers summer sessions for enrolled students as a recovery or to meet promotion standards
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 an individualized approach to learning throughout the year called Personalized Performance Learning® (PPL), which allows teachers to evaluate the needs of a student and customize accordingly
provides Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses
provides the opportunity for qualifying students to earn college credit from participating colleges

Does Texas Connections Academy Have Clubs?

We provide school events in several cities throughout Texas, ranging from trips to zoos and museums to entertainment centers.
We host a Virtual Academic Awards ceremony every spring.
National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society are available.
We host in-person fall, winter, and spring graduation ceremonies.
Students interested in working on schoolwide videos on important topics can participate in the student news team.
We offer student council to students in grades 6–12.
Esports Club are offered to high school students.

Learn more about Texas Connections Academy’s school clubs.

How Long Has Texas Connections Academy Been Operating?

Texas Connections Academy was established in 2009.

Is Texas Connections Academy Accredited?

Texas Connections Academy is an accredited public school where students can meet all of the Texas educational and high school graduation requirements. We operate as an approved Houston Independent School District (HISD) campus charter school and are accredited through HISD.