How to Switch from Homeschool to Online Public School
by Kristina Cappetta
All About our Wisconsin Online School Options
byConnections Academy
4 min to read
Every child in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin online school.
What Is Online Public School in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Connections Academy is a tuition-free online 4K–12 public school in Wisconsin that students attend from home. Authorized under state law by the Appleton Area School District, Wisconsin Connections Academy is state certified and open to students throughout Southern and Northern Wisconsin.
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Where Is Online School Available in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Connections Academy is available to Wisconsin students, including those who reside in Adams County, Ashland County, Barron County, Bayfield County, Brown County, Buffalo County, Burnett County, Calumet County, Chippewa County, Clark County, Columbia County, Crawford County, Dane County, Dodge County, Door County, Douglas County, Dunn County, Eau Claire County, Florence County, Fond du Lac County, Forest County, Grant County, Green County, Green Lake County, Iowa County, Iron County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Juneau County, Kenosha County, Kewaunee County, La Crosse County, Lafayette County, Langlade County, Lincoln County, Manitowoc County, Marathon County, Marinette County, Marquette County, Menominee County, Milwaukee County, Monroe County, Oconto County, Oneida County, Outagamie County, Ozaukee County, Pepin County, Pierce County, Polk County, Portage County, Price County, Racine County, Richland County, Rock County, Rusk County, St. Croix County, Sauk County, Sawyer County, Shawano County, Sheboygan County, Taylor County, Trempealeau County, Vernon County, Vilas County, Walworth County, Washburn County, Washington County, Waukesha County, Waupaca County, Waushara County, Winnebago County, and Wood County.
Who Can Attend Online School in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Connections Academy is accessible to students in grades 4K–12 across Wisconsin. Students must meet all enrollment criteria for Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Cost?
As an online public school, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
Students enrolled in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Connections Academy Offer?
Wisconsin Connections Academy enables enrolled families to customize their learning schedules to accommodate various lifestyles, commitments, and learning styles.
Wisconsin Connections Academy at a glance:
- NCAA approved
- flexibility for any family’s schedule, including students who need to catch up or want to work ahead
- gifted programs for elementary and middle school students and honors and Advanced Placement®* courses for high school students
- a range of special education services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- a range of career-readiness and career and technical education (CTE) courses and pathways
- tuition-free virtual kindergarten for four-year-olds (4K) taught by a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) licensed teacher
Does Wisconsin Connections Academy Have Clubs?
Here are just a few of the clubs that Wisconsin Connections Academy offers:
- Arts and Crafts Club
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Gaming and Technology Club
- Science Sleuths
- Writers’ Oasis
- Drama Club
- Leadership Club
- Movement Club
Learn more about Wisconsin Connections Academy’s school clubs.
How Long Has Wisconsin Connections Academy Been Operating?
Wisconsin Connections Academy was founded in 2002.
Is Wisconsin Connections Academy Accredited?
Wisconsin Connections Academy is an accredited public school where students can meet all the Wisconsin educational and high school graduation requirements.
Connections Academy schools are supported by Connections Education LLC, dba Pearson Online & Blended Learning, which is accredited by Cognia, formerly AdvancED.
What Grades Does Wisconsin Connections Academy Offer?
Wisconsin Connections Academy is open to students in 4K–12.
If you’d like to learn more about online school in Wisconsin, visit us at Wisconsin Connections Academy.
* AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
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