Enrollment Information
- First semester enrollment is open and capacity is limited to 750 students.
- Once the capacity is met, students who complete all enrollment tasks will be placed on a waiting list and released to enroll on a first come, first served basis.
Video: The Connections Academy Enrollment Process
Enrollment Process
Connections Academy Enrollment Process
Learn about the steps of the Connections Academy enrollment process.
Start Your Family’s Learning Journey
Get ready to enroll in an online school program at Virginia Connections Academy, serving grades 6–11. 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:
STEP 1
Understand Your Commitment
STEP 2
Check Eligibility
To attend Virginia Connections Academy, you must meet certain program and state requirements determined by Virginia state laws. Prior to enrollment, review the eligibility requirements closely to be sure your student is eligible to take part in our program for grades 6–11. 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.
Note: Students who are currently expelled or suspended from their local school or district may not be eligible to enroll.
STEP 3
Prepare Documents
Please have the following documents available when you are ready to begin the enrollment process.
Child's Proof of Age
Child's Proof of Age
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
To avoid unnecessary delays, provide a copy of one of this official document along with your other enrollment documents. If you do not have either of these documents, please contact the enrollment team at 1-833-591-0251 to learn about possible alternatives.
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 Virginia’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.
As a reminder, the age eligibility is as follows:
- Maximum Age: Any student who turns twenty (20) years old on or before August 1 will not be eligible to enroll.
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence
According to the Virginia State Department of Education, you must reside in the state of Virginia and provide ONE acceptable proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment in Virginia Connections Academy. 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 60 days, that includes your name and service address
- Mortgage statement or an annual lease agreement
- Rent receipt from the last 60 days
- Driver’s license/state ID
- Bank statement from the last 60 days
- Credit card Statement from the last 60 days
- Cable bill from the last 60 days
- Letter from a government agency from the last 60 days
- Voter registration card
- Payroll stub from the last 60 days
- Most recent W2
- Property tax statement
- Property deed
- Recent settlement statement
- Propane or oil delivery bill from the last 60 days
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Child’s Proof of Immunization
All Virginia Connections Academy students must provide evidence of their immunizations on the Virginia Certificate of Immunization (COI).
These forms must be stamped by a health care provider.
Not Sure What Immunizations Are Required?
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.
Exemptions
A student may be exempt from immunizations for the following reasons: medical exemption or religious beliefs.
- Religious Exemption: You must submit the Department of Health-approved Virginia Certificate of Religious Exemption, obtained through your local health department.
- Medical Exemption: You must submit the Department of Health-approved Virginia Certificate of Medical Exemption, obtained through your health care provider.
Prior Academic Records
Child’s Proof of Immunization
Prior Academic Records
Students across Virginia in grades 6-11 are eligible to enroll in Virginia Connections Academy. 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 6–9: 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 10–11: 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 6–11: 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
Proof of Residence
Other Documents for Special Circumstances
You may need to provide additional documentation if any of the following circumstances apply:
- Custody order: If your legal guardianship is determined by a court order, please submit a copy of the order.
STEP 4
Get Started and Create an Account
Join the Connections Academy community and help your child go further in school and in their life ahead.
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BE A PART OF OUR ONLINE PUBLIC SCHOOL
Join the Connections Academy community and help your child go further in school and in their life ahead.
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.
Virginia Connections Academy 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, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET