Connections Academy

Connections Academy arbitrarily withdrew my student after just four days of enrollment due to incomplete introductory assignments. Despite receiving only one warning email on the second day, I was not informed of the official withdrawal until 13 days later. The school has since denied me access to my child's account, preventing me from verifying if the assignments were actually incomplete. This decision, made by my child's math teacher rather than administrative personnel, has caused significant disruption and stress for our family. The lack of communication, transparency, and fairness in Connections Academy's handling of the situation is deeply troubling. Their communication practices are inadequate, and their policies on assignment completion and withdrawal lack transparency and fairness. Additionally, the school must ensure parents have access to their child's account and educational records at all times. The arbitrary withdrawal has compromised my child's education and highlighted the need for urgent improvements in the school's administrative practices and policies. Sharing our experience aims to raise awareness of these issues and advocate for better practices and policies in online education.

We have had our children enrolled in Connections Academy for the last 3 school years. The first year is an adjustment to the new learning environment and takes time, don't give up. Give you and your child time to adjust. The teachers are very helpful and encouraging. After the adjustment period our kids have thrived and had time to pursue their interests out side of school to prepare for their future and to enjoy being a kid. There are still events that they can participate in with their fellow students and plenty of opportunity to learn in a safe environment. I no longer am worried that today might be the day that I get a call or text about another school lockdown involving my kids. Connections Academy was a great option and choice for my family, I recommend it to anyone looking for a different learning experience for their kids.

Connections is not a good school. I would give now stars, but I HAD to rate SOMETHING. While they claim they are flexible and understanding, DO NOT DARE get behind on your work because they will HOUND you and threaten truancy VERY QUICK! My kids got behind, while yes significantly, I was just diagnosed with cancer and while they SEEMED understanding, would NOT let my boys catch up because they were "so behind". While they were only talking about my one child, they unknowingly unenrolled my younger child, who looked forward to a speech class every Thursday WITHOUT warning. I called Connections and talked to a representative online who was able to look at all of the email and did confirm that they did NOT mention my other child EVER. I recommend Astravo.org they have FLEXIBLE. Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Weaver need to be replaced by mor Compassionate people. Cold hearted. Transfer you students to ASTRAVO, now! They are AMAZING!