All About Our Wyoming Online School Options

December 10, 2024 byConnections Academy

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Every child in Wyoming 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 would be better suited for enrollment in a Wyoming online school.

What Is Online Public School in Wyoming?

Wyoming Connections Academy is a tuition-free online K–12 public school in Wyoming that students attend from home, authorized under state law as a distance-learning program of Big Horn County School District #1, open to students throughout Wyoming.

Where Is Online School Available in Wyoming?

Wyoming Connections Academy is available to Wyoming students, including those who reside in Albany County, Big Horn County, Campbell County, Carbon County, Converse County, Crook County, Fremont County, Goshen County, Hot Springs County, Johnson County, Laramie County, Lincoln County, Natrona County, Niobrara County, Park County, Platte County, Sheridan County, Sublette County, Sweetwater County, Teton County, Uinta County, Washakie County, and Weston County.

Who Can Attend Online School in Wyoming?

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

As an online public school, Wyoming Connections Academy is tuition-free, including the 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 Wyoming?

Students enrolled in Wyoming 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 Wyoming Connections Academy Offer?

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

Wyoming Connections Academy at a glance:

NCAA-approved
provides flexibility for any family’s schedule, including students who need to catch up or want to work ahead
offers gifted programs for elementary and middle school students and honors and Advanced Placement®* courses for high school students
provides a range of special education services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
provides a range of career-readiness and career and technical education (CTE) courses and pathways

Does Wyoming Connections Academy Have Clubs?

Here are just a few of the clubs offered by Wyoming Connections Academy:

Arts and Crafts Club
Art Club
Chess Club
Gaming and Technology Club
Science Sleuths

Learn more about Wyoming Connections Academy’s school clubs.

How Long Has Wyoming Connections Academy Been Operating?

Wyoming Connections Academy was founded in 2009.

Is Wyoming Connections Academy Accredited?

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

Wyoming's K–12 districts are accredited by the Wyoming State Board of Education annually in accordance with W.S.21-2-304(a)(ii). The schools governed by each district are accredited by the district. Accreditation includes annual requirements as well as an on-site peer review once every five years. A list of accredited districts, schools, and state-funded Institutions can be found on the Wyoming Department of Education website.

Wyoming Connections Academy is a program for Rocky Mountain Elementary School, Rocky Mountain Middle School, and Rocky Mountain High School for Big Horn County School District #1.