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Tennessee Connections Academy

Start Your Family’s Learning Journey

Get ready to enroll in online school at Tennessee Connections Academy, serving grades 4–12. Typically, the enrollment process takes just a few weeks to complete. But spots fill up quickly, so make sure you start as soon as you can. Here's how to get started:

1Check Eligibility

2Understand Commitment

3Prepare Documents

4Get Started

Step 1

Check Eligibility

You must meet specific state and program requirements to attend Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson. Student eligibility requirements are determined by Tennessee state laws. Before enrolling, review the following eligibility requirements carefully to determine whether your student(s) is eligible to participate in Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson for grades 4-12*. Once your enrollment is confirmed, please immediately withdraw your student from their previous publicly-funded school. Students cannot be simultaneously enrolled in two public schools.

*Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson consists of both a 4-8 school and a 9-12 school. The school is approved through the Tennessee Public Virtual Schools Act and the Tennessee Department of Education.

Note: Students who are currently suspended or expelled from their local school or district may not be eligible to enroll.

Geographical Limitations

Immunizations

All Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson students must provide evidence of their immunizations on the state of Tennessee Certificate of Immunization. Please contact your health provider or county health department to obtain a copy of your student’s Certificate of Immunization (COI).

Tennessee allows for medical or religious exemptions on the official state forms. Medical exemptions must be on the Tennessee Certificate of Immunization and can be provided by your health provider. A Religious Exemption requires a signed statement by the parent/guardian that vaccination conflicts with their religious tenets or practices. If the child needs documentation of a health examination for the school, it must be noted by the healthcare provider on the immunization certificate. In that case, the provider should check the box that the parent has sought a religious exemption to explain why immunization information is absent or incomplete.

Prior Schooling Requirements

Step 2

Understand Your Commitment

Family Time Commitment

Your Role as a Parent/Caregiver

Day to Day Activities

30 HOURS

Per Week

Learning and growing with their Learning Coach

5 Hours

Per Day

Learning Coaches spend overseeing schoolwork

30%

of school day doing schoolwork on a computer

70%

of school day working offline

30 HOURS

Per Week

Learning and growing with their Learning Coach

2-3 HOURS

Per Day

Learning Coaches spend overseeing schoolwork

75%

of school day doing schoolwork on a computer

25%

of school day working independently offline

30 HOURS

Per Week

Learning and growing with their Learning Coach

1-2 HOURS

Per Day

Learning Coaches spend overseeing schoolwork

90%

of school day doing schoolwork on a computer

10%

of school day working independently offline

Step 3

Prepare Documents

Please have the following documents available when you are ready to begin the enrollment process.

Child's Proof of Age

A copy of one of the following must be provided for each child in order to verify age eligibility:

Official birth certificate
Passport

To avoid unnecessary delays, provide a copy of one of the items listed above along with your other enrollment documents. If you do not have an acceptable document, please contact the enrollment team at 1-833-591-0251.

Not Sure Where to Get That?

If you need a copy of your child's birth certificate, you can obtain it from your county health department or order it online through Tennessee’s Public Health Department.
If your child was born in another state, please visit the CDC’s Where to Write for Vital Records webpage for more information. When using this tool, please remember to follow the CDC's Application Guidelines.
Have questions about your U.S. passport? Visit the U.S. Department of State FAQs page.

Proof of Residence

According to the Tennessee State Department of Education, you must reside in the state of Tennessee and provide ONE acceptable proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment in Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson. There are many verifiable forms of documentation, which are detailed below.

Not Sure What is Accepted as Proof?

Gas, electric, water or sewage bill, from the last 90 days, that includes your name and service address
Mortgage statement (from the last 60 days) or an annual lease agreement
Property tax statement
Rent Receipt with date and names of persons who made/received payments from the last 90 days
State or Government Identification Card such as a TN Driver’s License
Voter’s Registration Card
Property deed
W–2 showing your home address

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Child's Proof of Immunizations

Child’s Proof of Immunization

All Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson students must provide evidence of their immunizations on the Tennessee Certificate of Immunization.

Not Sure What Immunizations Are Required?

Tennessee school immunization requirements

Where Can I Get Immunizations For My Student?

Immunizations can be obtained from doctor’s offices, clinics, or hospitals. Pediatricians and family doctors or their nurses or medical assistants can give your student the shots they need to meet the requirements for school enrollment or by online request.

Immunization Exemptions

A student may be exempt from immunizations for the following reasons: medical exemption or religious beliefs.

Religious Exemption: This exemption requires a signed statement by the parent/guardian that vaccination conflicts with their religious tenets or practices. If the child needs documentation of a health examination for the school, it must be noted by the healthcare provider on the immunization certificate. In that case, the provider should check the box that the parent has sought a religious exemption to explain why immunization information is absent or incomplete.
Medical Exemption: If needed, this is completed on the Tennessee Certificate of Immunization by the Physician (MD, DO) or Public Health Nurse authorized to indicate specific vaccines medically exempted (because of risk of harm). Other vaccines remain required. The medical reason for the exemption does not need to be provided.

Prior Academic Records

Students across Tennessee in grades 4-12 are eligible to enroll in Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson. Those who have previously attended public school, private school, or homeschool will be asked to submit academic records for placement.

Report Card

For students applying for grades K–9: Please submit a copy of the report card from the most recent school year.

The following items should be included on the report card:

Student Name
Grade Level
School Year (example: 2024–25)
School Name
Grading Scale (example: 90–100%=A)

Unofficial Transcript

For students applying for grades 10–12: Submit an unofficial transcript that includes the complete end-of-year grades from the prior school year(s) and any academic documentation (such as a progress report/interim report, class schedule, or marking period/semester report card) issued for the current school year. Additional documentation may be requested for placement.

The following items should be included on the unofficial transcript:

Student Name
Grade Level
School Year (example: 2024–25)
School Name
Grading Scale (example: 90–100%=A)
Credits Earned

Not Sure How to Get Your Child’s Report Card or Transcript?

Contact your student's previous school and request the document, providing them with the information outlined above, OR contact your school's district office with the request.

If after attempting these steps you still cannot obtain your student's report card or transcript, please contact the academic placement services team at 1-833-591-0251 to discuss acceptable alternatives.

Have Your Child(ren) Been Formerly Homeschooled?

Prior Academic History Form

For homeschooled students in grades 4–12: Complete the Prior Academic History Form indicating what courses were completed through a homeschool curriculum. This form will be available to you in the Enrollment Portal.

Other Documents for Special Circumstances

Frequently Asked Questions

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How should I verify that the documents I sent arrived?

After submitting your documents, you can navigate to the Submit Documents section located in the Enrollment Details. There you can you can see if your documents have been verified or are still waiting to be processed. The enrollment details will show if your file was marked invalid and your document will be removed so that you can upload a new document. If you are unable to verify the status of your documents or have any questions, please call 1-833-591-0251 and contact the Enrollment Team using the document submission option in our phone system. We will check the system to see if the document was received. Please be prepared to provide us with the following information: student’s name, number of pages sent, the date sent, and if sent by fax, the fax number.

Why is the virtual enrollment process different from a physical school?

How does self-enrollment work if I am 18 years old, or older, or am an emancipated minor?

Students who are 18 or over must meet age eligibility requirements in their state. Students must also submit academic documentation of all courses attempted since entering the 9th grade. Academic documentation will be reviewed by a school counselor to determine the student's eligibility to complete the program requirements before meeting the age cap for enrollment. Students who cannot complete the program requirements before meeting the age cap for enrollment are not eligible to enroll.

Both emancipated minors and students 18 years and older are required to complete the Parent/Legal Guardian (Caretaker) Acknowledgement (PLCA) form and to provide all required enrollment documentation before the student can enroll. Emancipated minors must also submit court documentation for their emancipation. Please contact the Enrollment Team at 1-833-591-0251 for more information.

Give Us a Call

If you have any concerns or questions about how to enroll, our enrollment team is here to help.
Please call us at 1-833-591-0251.

Tennessee Connections Academy Johnson admits students and conducts all educational programs, activities, and employment practices without discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, disability, or any other legally protected classification.

Enrollment Support Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. CT

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Tennessee Connections Academy

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Start Your Family’s Learning Journey

Step 1

Check Eligibility

Step 2

Understand Your Commitment

30 HOURS

5 Hours

30%

70%

Step 3

Prepare Documents

Step 4

Get Started and Create Account

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