Connections Academy has a rating of 4.3 stars from 514 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Connections Academy most frequently mention public school, field trips and live lessons. Connections Academy ranks 46th among Education sites.
My son & I truly appreciate Connections Academy. Our experience has been really good. The support from the Teachers is amazing. The LIVE lessons support the learning experience and growth of the student. Also, I think the format of the Planner teaches the student how to manage their calendar. The feedback emails from the teachers are great. The email provides a link that the student can review & take the necessary action, if needed to improve. We are returning next year, which will be my son's Senior Year. Oh and your process supported our transition from brick and mortar school to the online experience.
Online school just works for us! It may not be for everyone but it is our preferred method. It instills self-motivation and helps build self-discipline too because their confidence in academics grow as they succeed.
We love to see this, Carisa! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! ~Alexis
The first two weeks were the toughest- learning the system, how to properly navigate the sites, all that jazz.
Once we got going my daughter, age 13, took off! She really enjoys having such a role in her learning, and she knows she can always schedule a one on one if needed. Several times though out the school year she emailed her teachers with questions or concerns and they ALWAYS answered her back literally within the hour most of the time. The only bummer is we live in Roseburg and all the events/field trips were over two hours away. She misses having friendships in person, so that was the only downfall we encountered.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, Jill! We're so happy to hear that your daughter is doing so well at our school. We hope to offer more socialization opportunities closer to you in the future! ~Alexis
I just wanted to say that switching to online school has been a huge game changer for my 12yr old daughter. In brick n mortar school my kiddo was straight D's and F's she was bullied, her self esteem was zero. At CA she's making A's, B's and a couple of C's. This was done so much for her self worth and self esteem. The only regret I have is not doing it sooner! We love all of her teachers, they are all so kind and so helpful! This past semester was our 1st and we will definitely be returning in the fall!
We're sorry to hear that your daughter had such a difficult time at her previous school, but we're so happy to hear that she is truly thriving at our school. Thank you so much for sharing, Kristina! ~Alexis
Answer: Work at your own pace is the biggest lie out there. Supplies are usually quick to arrive though.
Answer: That is a very good question Dee. We were drawn in with that promise as well. They use exampmes of child athletes and child actors (at least they did when we were going through their website looking for schooling options) as examples of how flexible their program is but we found it to be a very different experience.
Answer: Do not put your child in this program i hate it i switched to connexus i could get more time in the gym and work out i used to spend five hours in the gym in normal school but now im only limited to one hour a day because i have so much work.the teachers never respond and its horrible they dont help me and when im at gym they call then i cant i pick up so they call my parents who are at work and will get in trouble if on there phones. I hate tis school and everyone in it and your kids will to so DO NOT DO IT! 1111
Answer: Attendance is more important to the school keeping it's Charter, than making sure a student is truly on track academically. The School has no communication skills, which is why it probably attracts lazy teachers.
Answer: I find that people take the time to vent about bad experiences rather than take the time to write reviews for good experiences. If things are working, why scour the internet for reviews. Every kiddo/parent will have a different experience with Connections Academy. Like any school program, it's not going to be right for everyone, not everyone will like a teacher, or administration or class... It's a rigorous school, not a homeschool program with lots of flexibility and curriculum that can be changed. It's working for my 7th grader, but it is hard and we wouldn't be enrolled if he didn't have me to sit by him 80% of the time. Otherwise he's getting an excellent education in Oregon and we love the teachers.
Answer: Yes, you can do you your at any time. I start at 5:00am and finish at 11:00am.
Answer: Maybe once a month. The student might get a phone call from his or her homeroom teacher on a monthly basis. Other than that, unless you or the student contact the teacher individually, then the interaction is done as a whole in the Live Lesson rooms. And so much outside stuff goes on during Live Lessons, the students do not get a lot out of them.
Answer: Hi Tina, Teachers schedule LiveLesson sessions (usually one per subject per day), and other work is done independently. Teachers are available outside of the virtual classroom for more support if needed. Outside of the LiveLesson sessions, work is done independently, and students can typically complete their schoolwork any time of the day, any day of the week. ~Alexis
Answer: Hi Malorie, Teachers schedule LiveLesson sessions (usually one per subject per week), and other work is done independently. Teachers are available outside of the virtual classroom for more support if needed. In general, there is no set time to log in outside of the LiveLesson sessions, so students can typically work any time of the day, any day of the week. For information specific to the school(s) in your state, please email us at community@connectionsacademy.com. Thanks! ~Alexis
Answer: Hi Monique, Many students with special needs thrive in online school. Can you please email us at community@connectionsacademy.com so we can connect you with the Special Education team in your state and also provide you with additional eligibility information about the school(s) in your state? Thank you! ~Alexis
Wow, Nicole! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your son have both had such a positive experience at our school. We hope he has the best senior year next school year! ~Alexis