Connections AcademyConnections Academy® is a tuition-free, online public school that lets students learn in a way that works best for them. From young dreamers to budding scientists, Connections Academy offers an online K-12 school for all kinds of students. Inclusive. Safe. And committed to giving each student the support they need to learn their best and achieve their goals.
Connections Academy (connectionsacademy.com) has 32 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 1.6 out of 5.
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If you are looking to replicate the classroom at home this is the platform for you, but be aware that there is a lot of parent involvement. (more than presented) If you are looking for an option to homeschool with help essentially this is not for you. It wasn't what I thought it was. Little audio or video explanations for younger kiddos. Tools are ok but not as helpful as I anticipated from an accredited school.
Leslie T.
I fought for 3 weeks to get my kids into school. A little about my situation: we are between houses and I could not provide the residence information they want. I let them know day after day we are in a motel and I did not want to unenroll and move my kids when we move, so online seemed to be a better option. WRONG. So after a full week of calling and getting the run around ONE single guy helped me fill out the Mckinney Vento Act. I was told I'd get a phone call from them to continue, and they'd wave the residence form. (FYI when enrolling, there is a page you can explain your situation on)(this was 2 weeks ago on the dot) Day after day I called about the status of my kids enrollment. Many of the staff told me I could not contact the Mckinney Vento act people, they had to contact me. LIE. Finally as my local school was starting and I was afraid of going to jail or getting fines I could not afford, I looked it up and found many people who could help. They were shocked I was lied to and offered me immediate assistance. These people are highly unprofessional. It kept me up at night and I experienced many panic attacks. DO NOT ENROLL YOUR KIDS HERE. It's obvious they don't care about the kids. Fast forward to today, 3 weeks later, 3 days into the local school year, I get a call from them. PROBABLY wanting me to explain my entire situation AGAIN. I cannot tell you how degrading it is to repeat your name and that your HOMELESS to the many people they transfered me too.(every call I was at least transfered to 4 different people for 6 hours a day) Please do your self a favor and pay for private education or bite the bullet and put them in public school. I wouldn't refer even the darkest people to this company. P.S. Through out this entire process I received many emails and texts about how I hadn't given them the information I told them a million times I DIDNT HAVE. P.SS. I also got an email that they had the Mckinney Vento Act form on their website, and I even sent and uploaded my own. Another LIE.
Lynn W.
This experience has been a NIGHTMARE. I spent weeks trying to understand how the system worked. It was not streamlined, easy to navigate, and it was poorly taught. The math guided lessons were a nightmare. I can not believe I didn’t leave this school sooner. I’ve found one that has a small monthly fee and it’s worth its weight in gold. The woman at connections, said “I was a life coach too, but after a YEAR, we got the hang of it.” A year!!! No thank you. We are thrilled with this new school.
Joel W.
Not sure if their programs are worth a dime or not. But their staff, their customer service if you will is beyond unacceptable. They could literally care less with their cookie cutter, one size fits all way of doing things. As a parent, I would never give this place a second thought. There's a reason they have NO Social Media Presence, because if they did. And people were treated as we were. They would never enroll another student. They are just that BAD, avoid at all costs!!
Sunny Z.
There is no interaction with other students not even on live lessons which really are not live because you can’t speak or be seen so your just lectured for everything. It’s like having a relationship with a robot. You can hardly get a hold of anyone or find out who your counselor is. All my son does is sit at a computer for hours. Do not do this if you have other activities there is no time. They even have you read daily for PE and take tests on PE. What’s next an art class that is multiple choice and reading. Nothing interactive it’s so cold and stale no wonder so many kids struggled during Covid. I would have quit also…. It’s mind numbing and boring.
Anonymous
High workload and not engaging enough. "Learn at your own pace" is nonexistent in this online school. Some teachers are good, some teachers are bad. Therefore i give it 2 stars.
Jakob R.
i is a really easy to use
Jennifer R.
Best school. I have 3 kids that attend here one is M.R. and online schooling was the best choice I made. Some of the others where to much and wasn't available to help him. Connection academy has always encouraged him to work at his level. They call or do face time with him to help him in any way they can. They also supply everything you need to teach your kids. We love it and the staff there...