Sterling
Graduate
Sterling is a graduate of Texas Connections Academy and she shares her story below.
Why I Chose Texas Connections Academy
"Outside of school I am involved in many different activities within my community. When I am not studying, I teach daily dance and acro classes at Sulphur Springs Centre for Dance to students ages 2-13. I also train daily in jazz, tap, ballet, pointe, and contortion acrobatics with my competitive dance team. Every Wednesday morning, I volunteer at the Senior Citizens Center for Meal a Day, a non-profit organization that cooks, packages, and delivers hot meals to homebound seniors in our rural town. Without this program, many people would go hungry because of the lack of food and transportation accessibility in our community. Giving back to the seniors in my community is the highlight of my week. Delivering their meal, visiting with them as well as helping them with a few tasks is something I love. The flexibility of Connections Academy allows me to participate in these services, which is something I would not be able to do as a traditional brick-and-mortar-school student.”
Ready for the Future
“Connections Academy has greatly impacted my education and has improved opportunities for my future which I wouldn’t have if I attended my local high school. This online environment provided me with access to higher level honors courses, AP classes, and dual credit, which since I took advantage of, I was able to apply to top tier colleges with a very competitive application. I will be attending Georgetown University in the fall of 2024 studying public policy and government. The structure of Connections is very similar to the layout of college and university classes, so I feel prepared to tackle this new change and further impact my future.”
"Connections Academy has been a good fit for me and my schedule because it allows me to be flexible and in control of my education."
— Sterling