SOCIALIZATION
Students socialize with other incredible students through online clubs, in-person activities, and field trips that connect peers and turn classmates into friends.
OVERVIEW
How do online students socialize?
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 @ Houston so enriching. Children from the Great Plains, Panhandle Plains and Mountains & Basins alike 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.
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Online Extracurriculars for 3-12 Students
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.
A sample of online school clubs and activities offered to students
Ever-changing assortment of unique online get-togethers
Variety of special events
18
Clubs offered to students in grades K-12
10+
Interactive pop-up events each month
93%
Of students would recommend their club to a friend*
ATHLETICS
Can Online Students Play Sports?
Because learning at Connections Academy takes place virtually, many schools allow students to play for their local district teams. In addition, our flexible schedule gives students the opportunity to play recreational or club sports in their local communities. To learn more about playing on your local district team, we recommend reaching out to your local school district directly.
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!
MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT
Here for Those Who Serve
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 pursuing the Purple Star designation from the Texas Education Agency. If you or your spouse serves in the U.S. military, we’re prepared to assist:
- When your family transfers from a base in another state
- If your family needs guidance when transitioning to an online environment
- When you need information about Texas graduation requirements
- If your child needs extra support during a family member’s deployment
- As you plan a transfer to an out-of-state base
- Whenever other needs related to military service arise
Contacts:
Emmalea Salley
LMSW TCAH School Social Worker
Email esalley@tcah.connectionsacademy.org
Phone 281-219-8070
Kelly Fox
3-8 Counselor Liaison
Email kelfox@tcah.connectionsacademy.org
Phone 281-410-5776
FIELD TRIPS
Exploring the World Together
There is so much to see and do all over Texas. And our voluntary virtual and in-person field trips 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.
GRADUATION
Celebrating With Families
Like their peers at other schools, Connections Academy students have the opportunity to experience key high school milestones, including prom and graduation. High school graduation is a big deal and at Texas Connections Academy, we give it all the pomp and circumstance it deserves.
When your child graduates from our online high school in Texas, they’ll gather with you and the rest of your family for a graduation ceremony. Caps and gowns and diplomas are all part of the day, giving your child the recognition they’ve earned before they move on to their next adventure, prepared to take on the world.
COMMUNITY
Connecting on the Local Level
Want to stay connected to Connections Academy and learn more about our local families? Join us on Facebook. 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 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.
Community
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Online School Socialization OpportunitiesVideo
Connecting with Other Students
Online School Socialization Opportunities
When considering online school, many parents have questions about socialization and how it works. At Connections Academy, social opportunities are a key part of the learning experience. Connecting with other students at school and in the local community is a big part of what makes Connections Academy so enriching.