Our school offers online clubs, in-person activities, and local Texas field trips to help students connect.
-Kasey R.
Socialization is an essential part of any education experience, helping students gain confidence, foster empathy, and develop social skills that they will need long into adulthood. Connecting with other students at school and in the local community is a big part of what makes Texas Connections Academy so enriching. Children from all over the state will love all the opportunities they have to make new friends and explore their passions.
In addition to meeting with their fellow students in LiveLesson® sessions and collaborating with them on school projects, your child can join many other extracurricular activities, including virtual clubs and activities designed to connect with their peers while pursuing their interests, as well as optional, in-person field trips.
Many students also find that our flexible schedule gives them the opportunity to play sports, pursue art, volunteer or do anything else they enjoy in their community.
There is so much to see and do all over Texas. And our voluntary virtual and in-person school events give your child a chance to experience these amazing places firsthand. From historical sites to zoos, museums, the great outdoors and so much more, your child can go on adventures alongside their fellow students, exploring, learning and having fun together on school trips in Texas.
Our online clubs and activities are designed to help your student make connections while pursuing their interests. Whether your student is interested in journalism or science, art or chess, or something else entirely, our online clubs empower students to gain social confidence and compete in contests at local, state, and national levels. In addition, many of our high school students find that participating in clubs is a great way to round out their extracurriculars and showcase their interest and passions on their college applications.
Texas Connections Academy is now offering school-based clubs that are designated for TCAH students to connect and share in common interests. School-based clubs are hosted by dedicated teachers and staff.
Your student is able to participate* in the following club(s):
*Students must be in good standing academically in order to participate.
**Determined by student interest (currently hosting the following clubs: Cooking/Baking Club, Junior Achievement Club, Medical Club, and DECA)
Gross Science
Storytelling, Virtual Art Museum Field Trips
NASA News Flash
Financial Literacy/Money Smarts
Bring Your Pet to School
Snack & Chats
STEAM
Celebrating Diversity
Earth Day
Makers’ Lab
Mysteries of Math
Photography Showcase
Talent Shows
During the school year, the Connections Academy Clubs & Activities team offers a variety of events to provide opportunities for students to interact with other students, explore topics, and showcase talents. These special events occur during specified time periods and do not require club enrollment.
Some examples of special events include the Photography and Music Showcases, and Hour of Code (to celebrate Computer Science Week). There’s something for everyone in the online National Clubs & Activities program!
Clubs & Activities offered to students in grades 3-12
Interactive pop-up events each month
Of students would recommend their club to a friend*
*Students responding to the 2024 Spring Club Surveys
Because learning at Connections Academy takes place virtually, our flexible schedule gives students the opportunity to play recreational or club sports in their local communities.
In addition, our schools participate in Connections Esports, which brings together several Connections Academy Esports Clubs. Depending on grade level, your middle or high school student can participate in competitions by playing Rocket League or Valorant. In 2022, we were ranked #1 nationally in Rocket League!
Family. It’s the building block of communities. And an important part of helping children develop the character and resilience they need to thrive. Which is why our Military Support Team is here to make sure there is dedicated support and resources for military families in Texas to overcome the unique challenges they face. We welcome military families into our community with open arms. In fact, we're currently the only HISD and Region 4 school in Texas to have earned the Purple Star designation from the Texas Education Agency.
Want to stay connected to Connections Academy and learn more about our local families? Join us on Facebook and Instagram. Whether you live in one of the small towns or big cities of Texas, your local community is a part of who you are. And that makes it a part of who we are, too. Across the state, our community coordinators, Learning Coaches and students volunteer and participate in community events.
Joining us on Facebook and Instagram is also a wonderful way to learn more about the role of Learning Coaches, including how families just like yours make Online School work for them.
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Curious about online school but unsure what it is truly like? Join us to discover how online learning works, the benefits it offers your child, and what your family can expect from the online school experience.
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