Wisconsin Connections Academy Honors the Achievements of 50 Graduates From Across the State in the Class of 2024
Full-time online public school recognizes graduates in a traditional ceremony on June 5
Appleton, Wis. – Wisconsin Connections Academy, a statewide, tuition-free online public school, is pleased to announce the graduation of 50 students in the Class of 2024 at a traditional graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Appleton North High School (5000 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, Wis. 54913).
Wisconsin Connections Academy’s graduating class has a wide variety of post-graduation plans. Among these plans, more than 40 percent plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college, including Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, St. Cloud State University, Wisconsin Lutheran College and the University of Wisconsin. Additionally, 34 percent plan to enter the workforce and others have plans to enter the military, pursue vocational training, or take a gap year.
“It is a great privilege to celebrate the Class of 2024 today and all their achievements,” said Michelle Mueller, Wisconsin Connections Academy’s school leader. “These graduates have shown ambition and determination to arrive at this milestone, and we look forward to seeing all they accomplish during this next chapter.”
Each graduate who crosses the stage came to Wisconsin Connections Academy for the flexible learning plans that were uniquely tailored to match their needs and abilities. They had access to an award-winning curriculum and dozens of wide-ranging electives and academic clubs to broaden their skills and explore new interests.
“Being a student at Wisconsin Connections Academy allowed me to be independent because I’m able to do what I think is best for me and still have the support from my teachers,” said Roxy Slavin, a 2024 graduate. “Nothing compares to Connections Academy. It’s easy to understand the concepts the way they are presented in the lessons. All my recorded live online classroom sessions are super helpful for reviewing material, and the teachers are amazing.”
Roxy appreciates the scheduling flexibility as a student with Wisconsin Connections Academy. She had the ability to complete her assignments and lessons without interfering with her dance career. Roxy first started dancing when she was four years old, and now she is the youngest dancer in the Milwaukee Ballet's Second Company (MBII). Roxy’s dancing career is full-time, as she finds herself in the dance studio from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and more when she has upcoming performances. Her post-graduate plans include hoping to continue her career as a professional dancer.
Wisconsin Connections Academy offers a welcoming and distraction-free learning environment and serves more than 550 students in grades 4K-12 across the state. The school’s state-certified teachers work hard to foster meaningful connections by providing individualized student attention and a positive, engaging learning environment. Students have regular opportunities to share ideas, compare experiences, and have fun learning with their peers through online classroom sessions.
Virtual school is a great fit for various students and focuses on each student being unique. Wisconsin Connections Academy students are diverse and come from different backgrounds and educational histories, ranging from those who are academically ahead or struggling in a traditional school setting to those who experience health challenges or bullying.
Families interested in Wisconsin Connections Academy are encouraged to attend an online information session to learn more, ask questions, and discover if virtual school is right for their students. To learn more about the enrollment process, visit Wisconsin Connections Academy or call 1-800-382-6010.
About Wisconsin Connections Academy
Wisconsin Connections Academy is a full-time, tuition-free, highly accountable public online school serving students in grades 4K-12 statewide. Wisconsin Connections Academy has been serving students throughout the state since 2002 and is authorized under state law by the Appleton Area School District. Wisconsin Connections Academy provides students with a safe, supportive learning environment and the flexibility to learn from anywhere there is an Internet connection. The combination of Wisconsin-certified teachers, award-winning curriculum, personalized instruction, technology tools, and socialization experiences offers families and children an individualized approach to education. For more information, call 800-382-6010 or visit Wisconsin Connections Academy.