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I've been going to Connections (ARCA) for 3-4 years now, I'm in 9th-grade rn. The school is more worried about passing than anything else, they claim they care SO MUCH about the students, but they do not. If they did, they'd address the concerns that I brought up and not completely ignore them. They do not care about the students. I realized most reviews were made by parents, not students. Is it helpful to other parents? Yes, it is! But you need to also look at how the student feels. Most students I met (which was not a lot, because this school doesn't care about social interactions.) Does not like this school, most cheat because this school throws so much stuff at you. Lessons have many grammar errors, and the questions can be wrong, confusing, or have more than one correct answer, but you have to pick one answer anyway. If this school did what they claimed, I wouldn't be here. As a student with learning problems, I feel like the school does not care about me and many other students. They expect everyone to learn the same way. So if I had to say, this school NEEDS to be fixed and NEEDS to change for the better. I am going to leave after this year is over.
Edit: I want to add this. It matters from school to school. ARCA isn't good, no social interaction, no talking, nothing. At the time of making this, I was trying to do my work, but I needed to stop, there is just so much work. The weird thing is, I like reading, but for learning it's a no-go. I'm better off learning from someone talking to me, the normal school that I'm going to next year is good. No bullying, most people are nice, and it's in a really good area. If you are not good with in-person learning, your local public school is really bad, or you like being by yourself a lot, this school would be okay for you. It's just not for me. I felt like I needed to add this, so if you're fine with the stuff I said, then the school wouldn't be bad for you.
Location: Arkansas Connections Academy
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Best choice for our daughter, other than a charter school. Questions we had were all answered. Enrollment was easy. Teachers & Counselors are great to work with.The website for parents & guardians is easy to use. Our daughter is very happy choosing this school. Extra curricular activities outside the school have been creative. The variety of clubs vary & lots to choose from. Thank you for providing tjis online school service!
I am a mother of two Autistic children. Connections Academy has not only been accommodating and patient during this difficult, yet exciting adventure. They've gone above and beyond at every chance possible to help us attain the foundation for a strong and hopeful future for our entire family. Thank you to the teachers and staff as well as the tech department for giving us your best efforts day after day.
Love the flexibility and the one on one learning with my child!
It's been a great Experience. It's a great school and safe. My family loves the atmosphere.
Hi Austria, We are happy that your family has had a great experience here! Thank you for sharing! ~Alexis
The school is very good the teachers are easy too talk too the work is easy to get too
Hi Donald, Thank you for the review! ~Alexis
Great! Super! Awesome! A few words to describe the education and staff!
We're flattered, Amanda! Thank you for the kind words! ~Alexis
I have enjoyed the experience and will continue to enjoy!
We're thrilled to hear that you've had a great experience, Jennifer! Thank you for sharing. ~Alexis
Very highly recommended, I'll totally refer to anyone that I know
Thank you for the recommendation, Tran! ~Alexis
My children are really thriving. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
Hi Kathleen, We're so happy to hear that your students are thriving! ~Alexis
My daughter has done better here than public school
Hi Jennifer, We're glad to hear your daughter is doing so well here! ~Alexis
Our daughter loves Connections Academy and it is a wonderful education route!
Hi Michele and Matt, Thank you so much for the kind words! ~Alexis
My child has grown so much since she started connections academy. School is now Fun!
Hi Teresa, School SHOULD be fun! We're glad that we were able to put the joy in learning for your daughter! ~Alexis
They lied about the state testing and falsified results in Colorado
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Our tuition-free online public schools empower students to learn in a way that works best for them. From young dreamers to budding scientists, Connections Academy offers an online K-12 solution for all kinds of students. Our schools are inclusive, safe, and committed to giving each student the support they need to do their best and be prepared to succeed, no matter what the future holds.
Connections Academy offers online public school programs in 31 states. Although offerings vary by state, most schools serve grades K-12 and are open to students state-wide.
Twenty years ago, the first Connections Academy fully online public schools opened in Wisconsin and Colorado with a total of 200 students. Since that time, over one million students have experienced all or part of their K-12 education at a Connections Academy school. The launch of Connections Academy ushered in a new era in American K-12 public education, redefining our notion of education fundamentals like ‘school’ and ‘classroom.’ Equally groundbreaking: strengthening school choice options for families with access to a quality public education not bound by zip code and without walls or limits.
Thank you for the kind words, Melissa! ~Alexis