All About Our Washington Online School Options

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Every child in Washington 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 Washington online school.

What Is Online Public School in Washington?

Washington Connections Academy is a network of online, tuition-free, online public schools that students attend from home. Washington Connections Academy is operated and authorized in partnership with the Mary M. Night School District, which has contracted with Connections Academy® to provide coursework and service for students in grades K–8.

Washington Connections Academy is also operated and authorized in partnership with the Goldendale School District, which has contracted with Connections Academy to provide coursework and services for students in grades K–12.

Where Is Online School Available in Washington?

Washington Connections Academy is available to Washington students, including those who reside in Coastal Region, Puget Sound Lowlands, Cascade Mountains, Columbia Plateau, Okanogan Highlands, Adams County, Asotin County, Benton County, Chelan County, Clallam County, Clark County, Columbia County, Cowlitz County, Douglas County, Ferry County, Franklin County, Garfield County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Island County, Jefferson County, King County, Kitsap County, Kittitas County, Klickitat County, Lewis County, Lincoln County, Mason County, Okanogan County, Pacific County, Pend Oreille County, Pierce County, San Juan County, Skagit County, Skamania County, Snohomish County, Spokane County, Stevens County, Thurston County, Wahkiakum County, Walla Walla County, Whatcom County, Whitman County, and Yakima County.

Who Can Attend Online School in Washington?

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

As an online public school, Washington Connections Academy is tuition-free, including textbooks 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 Washington?

Students enrolled in Washington 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 Washington Connections Academy Offer?

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

Washington Connections Academy at a glance:

  • offers a mentoring program for new Learning Coaches
  • students can work with counselors to see how graduation requirements can be met in an alternative timeline to their original cohort graduation 
  • summer credit recovery offered for high school students 
  • Career Pathways Program allows students to pursue career-focused courses in a variety of areas 
  • offers dual-enrollment, Running Start, and Coursera tri-credit courses 
  • WACA students can also participate in Skills Centers while remaining full-time WACA students 
  • college prep SAT/ACT course as an elective credit 
  • STEM-forward curriculum and electives like foreign languages 

Does Washington Connections Academy Have Clubs or Socialization Opportunities?

  • Washington Connections Academy offers numerous clubs and advocacy groups in a wide range of topics.

  • We offer numerous field trips across the state, hosted and supervised by WACA staff.

  • Students are allowed to participate in sports, band, and other extracurricular activities.

  • We have an esports team! In fact, our Rocket League team qualified for the in-person National Championships in 2024.

  • We offer National Honor Society for high school students and Junior National Honor Society for middle school students.

Learn more about Washington Connections Academy’s school clubs.

Is Washington Connections Academy Accredited?

Washington Connections Academy is an accredited public school where students can meet all the Washington educational and high school graduation requirements

Washington Connections Academy Mary M. Knight and Goldendale are both accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.

What Grades Does Washington Connections Academy Offer?

Washington Connections Academy is open to students in K–12.

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

 

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