Live Online Lessons vs Self-Paced Learning in Virtual School
by Valerie Kirk
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Is virtual school right for your family? At Connections Academy, we build strong connections, confident learners, and bright futures. View our videos, articles, and virtual learning guides to find out how K–12 online school can fit in with your student’s unique needs and goals.
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At Connections Academy, there are plenty of ways to build friendships with classmates through live virtual instruction sessions, clubs and activities, virtual and in-person field trips to support socialization, and often even milestone events like graduation and prom.
Because families have more flexibility with their schedules than in a traditional brick-and-mortar school, students can also spend more time on interests outside the classroom, from athletics to the arts, where they can meet new people doing what they love.
Connections Academy is tuition-free. Just like traditional brick-and-mortar public schools, Connections Academy receives funding directly from your state, allowing us to provide students with a high-quality learning experience at no cost to families. Families are only responsible for school supplies, optional in-person field trips, and in some cases, a computer and reliable internet connection.
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