All About Our Utah Online Schools Options

September 24, 2024 byConnections Academy

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A smiling young boy taking on an online class for Utah Connections Academy on his laptop

Every child in Utah 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 Utah online school.

What Is Online Public School in Utah?

Utah Connections Academy is a state-certified, tuition-free online public school available to K–12 students, authorized under state law by the Utah State Charter School Board, with classes taught by credentialed teachers, and a curriculum developed by experts in online learning.

Where Is Online School Available in Utah?

Utah Connections Academy is available to all students in Utah, who reside in Beaver County, Box Elder County, Cache County, Carbon County, Daggett County, Davis County, Duchesne County, Emery County, Garfield County, Grand County, Iron County, Juab County, Kane County, Millard County, Morgan County, Piute County, Rich County, Salt Lake County, San Juan County, Sanpete County, Sevier County, Summit County, Tooele County, Uintah County, Utah County, Wasatch County, Washington County, Wayne County, and Weber County.

Who Can Attend Online School in Utah?

Utah Connections Academy is accessible to students enrolling in kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, or high school across Utah. Students must meet all enrollment criteria for Utah Connections Academy, including age limitations and immunization requirements, and have access to a reliable internet connection in a safe learning environment.

Why Choose Online Public School in Utah?

Students enrolled in Utah 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 Utah Connections Academy Offer?

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

Utah Connections Academy at a Glance:

NCAA-approved
offers gifted and talented, honors, special education, and Advanced Placement®* courses for high school students, gifted programs for middle school students, and gifted programs for elementary school students, as well as the opportunity to work above grade level
accommodates Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
allows eligible eleventh- and twelfth-grade students to complete college-level coursework—and earn transferable college credit—with flexible, dual-enrollment courses from Pearson Accelerated Pathways
provides Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses
provides the opportunity to earn a high school diploma, industry certifications, and college credits simultaneously through our innovative tri-credit offering
offers high school students the opportunity to choose work-based learning courses
allows currently enrolled students to take credit-recovery core subjects during the summer for courses they have previously failed
helps 11th-grade students through our ACT prep course

Does Utah Connections Academy Have Clubs?

We allow students to participate in sports, band, and other extracurricular activities.
National Honor Society is available for qualifying high school students.
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 Utah Connections Academy’s school clubs.

Is Utah Connections Academy Accredited?

Utah Connections Academy is an accredited public school where students can meet all of the Utah educational and high school graduation requirements. We are accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accrediting division of Cognia, formerly AdvancED.